AS 1851:2012 The Use and Adoption of the New Standard The impacts and challenges for the fire protection and property management industries.

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1 AS 1851:2012 The Use and Adoption of the New Standard The impacts and challenges for the fire protection and property management industries.

2 The use and adoption of AS1851:2012 Facility Managers Perspective Glenn Talbot Managing Director Verified Phillip Warren General Manager Verified

3 What will be covered today What You Need To Know The Critical Bits Scope where the standard starts and stops Managing Base Line Data Managing Defects Annual Compliance Statements Better Maintenance Outcomes Greater Efficiency The Importance Of Controlling The Process The End Game

4 What You Need To Know Does the FM need to know it back to front? NO But there are some important parts Section 1 is critical AS1851:2012 is a MAINTENANCE standard Maintain what is installed No requirement to upgrade systems AS 1851:2012 Clause 1.9 Absent elements or components of a system or systems that were not required as part of an approved design to a Standard that is now superseded need not be Retrofitted and the related routine service activity shall not be considered a defect or nonconformance.

5 Scope

6 Managing Base Line Data Baseline data needed to establish performance benchmarks But what is it (from original design)? Can be re-established during first year What was required + If you haven t got the data? Obtain the original building documentation Original installer - commissioning information Council information, permits Generate costly? Once it IS KNOWN the information must stay with the Building and the FM needs to ensure this occurs! When not known report as nonconformance

7 Managing Defects

8 Annual Compliance Statements The FM or Building Owner responsible for annual compliance statements Yearly condition reports simplify this process System or equipment identification Approved design standard Defects & nonconformances outstanding Summary of relevant service records Statement of condition Missed service activities Sign off by responsible entity and service provider

9 Better Maintenance Outcomes Clarity of tasks New table structure aids understanding of requirements Consistent approach nationally No interpretations Reference to installation standards removed Certifier sign off maintain installed systems Field technicians should not be interpreting Use FPA as reference Measurement of service provider performance Clearer definition of due dates, date structures and tolerances Easier to hold service providers to account value

10 Greater Efficiency Increased test periods = reduction in cost Systems Previous Standards AS1851:2012 Sprinklers Pump Sets Weekly (monthly conditional) Weekly (monthly conditional) Monthly Monthly Sprinklers 3 yearly 5 yearly Improved sustainability outcomes with reduced water consumption Combining of like sections

11 The Importance Of Controlling The Process Greater focus on data and records Need to be available and current Belong to the building owner (FM) Record actual results Reporting is vital Benefits of reduced frequencies BUT Critical now to manage dates Changeover of service providers what happens to critical dates? Take control of this aspect Understanding your liability When contractor tells you of a defect Building owner (FM) liable FM has to act manage risks

12 The End Game When implemented correctly the new standard will: Deliver best practice maintenance of your fire safety systems Improve efficiency and reduce costs Provide a consistent approach nationally Improve environmental sustainability Up to 75% reduction in water usage Ensure you have all the information needed to sign off In the event of a fire you re covered!