Below are some resources relating to Queensland and New South Wales Fire Doors regulations.
Advisory notes for fire safety management for owner/occupiers
Owners of, or businesses or persons occupying a building in Queensland are legally obliged to ensure the safety of any person in that building in the event of a fire or hazardous material emergency. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has issued Advisory Notes to assist Owner/Occupiers in maintaining their compliance with the requirements of the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 and the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. This includes having fire doors, frames and hardware checked regularly by a certified fire door inspector. Read the full advisory notes here.
Information on Security doors fitted to fire doors on sole occupancy units (QLD)
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has issued clarification on the confusion over the installation of security doors in conjunction with Fire Doors. Read their full statement here.
Maintenance of Fire Safety Installations
The Department of Housing and Public Works has issued an official document outlining the legislation relating to the maintenance of Fire Safety Installations. This legislation outlines the need for all fire doors, frames and hardware to be inspected and maintained yearly by a certified fire door inspector. Read the full document here.
Guide to assist with achieving compliance with the Building Act 1975 and the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008
The Department of Local Government and Planning has developed a document to assist building owners with meeting the legislation outlined in the Building Act 1975 and the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. Read the full document here.
Firemac Door Services are a fully certified fire door inspector and able to inspect, maintain and replace your fire doors so that they meet all relevant regulations.
