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Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPFS3042
State Code
OCO25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct annual routine service procedures to verify that complex water-based fire-suppression system equipment functions as designed for a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres. It includes isolating systems to visually inspect and identify non-compliance defects and resetting systems. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan the work.
  • 1.1 Determine and apply annual routine service operations requirements from AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment (section 1) and appropriate legislative and industry codes.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Arrange and confirm appropriate time for conducting the annual routine service with the site contact.
  • 1.4 Select and check tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) for serviceability and report any faults.
2 Conduct inspections and record results.
  • 2.1 Confirm attendance on site with site contact and follow workplace and organisational procedures for signing in.
  • 2.2 Follow site procedures for notifying occupants and/or staff of annual routine service.
  • 2.3 Isolate control and indicating equipment (CIE), system interfaces and other plant according to site requirements.
  • 2.4 Apply appropriate workplace procedures and risk control measures when inspecting water-based fire-suppression systems.
  • 2.5 Identify key control valves and determine their functions regarding installation drawings to conduct routine inspection and tests.
  • 2.6 Identify all defects and non-conformances and report according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
  • 2.7 Perform and record visual inspections on complex components.
  • 2.8 Perform visual installation and design survey inspections.
  • 2.9 Prepare installation and design survey report.
3 Conduct full function test on water-based components only.
  • 3.1 Confirm appropriate time to conduct full function test with client and discuss the process and shutdowns likely to occur during test.
  • 3.2 Confirm coordination of other trades and technicians required to conduct full function test.
  • 3.3 Determine from system interface diagram the interfaced system required to operate.
  • 3.4 Isolate alarm signalling equipment.
  • 3.5 Perform annual testing according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
  • 3.6 Conduct test and confirm operation of all required water-based fire protection system according to the system interface diagram.
  • 3.7 Reinstate systems.
  • 3.8 Identify and document all defects and non-conformances and report according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
  • 3.9 Prepare and forward to persons for action.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability reporting any damage, store and secure according to workplace procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF882 CPCPFS3042A Conduct annual functional testing of complex water-based fire-suppression systems Unit of competency