Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate/Use Commencing :
45. In accordance with clause 162B of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, the certifying authority responsible for critical stage inspections must make a record of each inspection as soon as practicable after it has been carried out. Where Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority, the Principal Certifying Authority is to forward a copy of all records to Council.
The record must include details of:
(a) the development application and construction certificate number;
(b) the address of the property at which the inspection was carried out;
(c) the type of inspection;
(d) the date on which it was carried out;
(e) the name and accreditation number of the certifying authority by whom the inspection was carried out; and
(f) whether or not the inspection was satisfactory in the opinion of the certifying authority who carried it out.
Reason: To comply with legislative requirements.
46. Where Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority, a copy of any compliance certificates and or records of inspections received by the PCA shall be forwarded to Council prior to occupation or commencement of the use.
Reason: To comply with legislative requirements.
47. A complete system of emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs is to be installed throughout the building in accordance with the Building Code of Australia, including referenced Australian Standard 2293 prior to occupation.
Reason: To assist people exiting the building in the event of power failure.
48. A certificate from a suitably qualified electrician indicating the existing electrical wiring system has been inspected and is certified as being adequate, safe and fit for purpose prior to occupation.
Reason: To ensure that the electrical wiring does not pose an undue fire risk.
49. Prior to the issue of the final occupation certificate the applicant shall submit to Council a Final Fire Safety Certificate attesting to the adequacy of the newly installed:
i) portable fire extinguishers,
ii) emergency lights,
iii) illuminated exit signs,
A copy of the final fire safety certificate is to also be submitted to the New South Wales Fire Brigades (Private Locked Bag 12, Greenacre 2190) and a further copy is to be displayed in a prominent position in the building for easy inspection by Council or the New South Wales Fire Brigade. Each calendar year after this original certificate, you are required to prepare and submit an annual fire safety statement to both Council and the New South Wales Fire Brigade. A copy is also required to be displayed in a prominent position.
Reason: To ensure these essential fire safety measures have been installed in accordance with acceptable design standards.
50. A 3.5 kg carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher (or equivalent) is to be located adjacent to the electrical switch board. The extinguisher is to be suitably wall mounted and sign posted.
Reason: To ensure adequate fire fighting facilities are provided.
51. Approved essential services pictogram signage is to be installed with all Portable Fire Extinguishers, further ensuring that these pictograms are positioned in accordance with the provisions of AS 2444.
Reason: To assist occupants in locating the first aid fire fighting facilities.