Building Occupant Warning System

The Building Code of Australia specifies that a building occupant warning system is to be provided when the BCA requires a smoke hazard management system to be installed in the building. The warning system must be capable of alerting all of the occupants in all parts of the building to evacuate the building in an emergency. A building surveyor/ building certifier would nominate the warning system as an essential safety measure under each state’s building legislation.

The Building Code of Australia in clause 8 of Specification E1.5 specifies that a required sprinkler system installed in a building must be connected to and be able to activate the occupant warning system under a building permit.

FSP can design the Occupant Warning System for your building to the following Australia Standards:

  • AS 1670.1-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems – System design, installation and commissioning – Fire
  • AS1670.4-2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems – System design, installation and commissioning – Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes (aka EWIS)
  • AS 1259.1-1990 Acoustics – Sound level meters – Non-integrating

Fire Safety Practitioners (FSP) is an Australian owned network site that provides a range of affordable fire design and installation services for building owners and developers.

We will listen to your needs and then prepare a realistic free quote which not only matches your exact requirements but will also meet statutory requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, relevant Australian Standards and relevant conditions of the Development Consent.

Our team of engineers is innovative in fire protection services, designing solutions and constantly training with the latest technology and legislative requirements to deliver great results. FSP incorporates current building designs and developments, trends and industry best practices at all times.

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