Does Your Business Actually Need an Evacuation Diagram?

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A lot of business owners assume that a printed floor plan taped up onto to the wall ticks the box for an evacuation diagram. It doesn’t.

There is a specific Australian Standard that governs what an evacuation diagram must include and how it must be displayed.

A hand drawn sketch one of your team members drew up in 2015 will not hold up during an audit.

If your business operates from a building that other people use including staff, clients, contractors or visitors, you almost certainly need a compliant evacuation diagram.

If you’re not sure where to start this article will explore what the standard actually requires, who is responsible for getting it done and what happens when it has been overlooked.

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Evacuation Diagrams and Evacuation Procedures

Where Should Evacuation Diagrams Be Located? (AS 3745 Mounting Heights)

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When you’re walking through a building in the Perth CBD or a warehouse in Malaga, you probably don’t give the evacuation diagrams a second glance. Most people don’t, until they have to.

But when the power cuts, the alarms are triggered and the air starts to taste like plastic and smoke. You aren’t looking for a pretty looking piece of artwork, you’re looking for a lifeline.

Many business owners treat evacuation diagrams as an afterthought. They get some building plans printed and stick them up on the wall with some blue tack, maybe even a frame. That’s a dangerous way to handle safety.

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Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart

Fire Safety for WA Property Managers: A Checklist for Evacuation Procedures

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If you manage a property in WA, you know that your to do list is never ending. Between lease renewals, maintenance requests and the occasional plumbing emergency, fire safety can sometimes feel like just another line item on a checklist.

But as a property manager in Western Australia, the safety of your tenants should be a top priority.

We’ve seen firsthand that if an emergency happens and your evacuation procedures are out of date or your diagrams are still showing a floor plan from three renovations ago, you aren’t just looking at a massive liability. You’re looking at a genuine risk to life.

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Bushfire Preparedness: Protecting Your Property During WA Fire Season

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If you have lived in Western Australia for any length of time, then you know that bushfire season is no joking matter.

Here’s the thing. We cannot control the weather. We cannot prevent fires from starting.

But we can prepare our properties, and that preparation could be the difference between a sad story of loss and a happy story of survival.

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Understanding Fire Extinguisher Types: Which One Do You Need?

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Walk into any building in Australia and you will see a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall. But ask anyone which type it is, or if it’s even the correct one, and they’ll have no idea.

That red cylinder could be your most valuable asset in an emergency situation or things could get dramatically worse if you pick up the wrong one.

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How Often Should Fire Equipment Be Serviced? Complete Maintenance Schedule

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Here’s something most business owners never think about until it becomes too late.

That fire extinguisher hanging on your wall requires regular maintenance, together with the fire hose reels and sprinkler systems – basically every single piece of fire safety equipment within your building.

But how often is ‘regular’? And who decides these things anyway?

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4 Key Considerations When Hiring a Fire Protection Service and Maintenance Contractor

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When it comes to engaging in a fire protection service and maintenance contractor, there are four important factors to keep in mind.

This article aims to provide you with valuable insights into aspects such as reference checks, effective communication with your chosen contractor, maintaining protection of your site and the importance of having a comprehensive safety and management plan.

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