The requirement for building owners and occupiers to certify their buildings varies in each jurisdiction throughout Australia. Ultimately the process of building certification requires the building owner or their authorised representative to ensure that all essential services within a building, being those that are requried for the safety of building occupants, are operating effectively and in accordance with their relevant standards of installation.
In NSW the requirements for building certification is administered under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations. Other states have similar legislation. This legislation requires an Annual Fire Safety Statement to be issued to the local authorities.
RiskTech can assist in preparing these statements and providing building certification. Many simple buildings are certified by fire protection maintenance contractors. Quite often, more complex buildings will require specialist independent knowledge to ensure all building systems will interact and operate to their design requirements during an emergency situation.
Some of the benefits of this process will be:
RiskTech's independence provides a way of ensuring maintenance contractors are doing their job appropriately. Our overview of the building will consider how different systems will interact during an emergency situation and that the operation of one building system will not compromise the operation of others.
Ultimately, engaging RiskTech to manage your building certification process will ensure that your legislative requirements are being met and that your building is safe!