28Implementation of fire evacuation plans with final approval

28 Implementation of fire evacuation plans with final approval

(1)  In this regulation –

basic education and training means training and education, other than a practice evacuation, that meets, at a minimum, the education and training requirements of AS 3745;

permanent work or residence means work or residence that is to last, or is expected to last, longer than 30 days.

(2)  This regulation applies to a specified building to which a fire evacuation plan with final approval relates.

(3)  The occupier of the specified building must –

(a) keep at least one copy of the fire evacuation plan in the occupier’s own immediate possession; and

(b) ensure that at least one other copy of the fire evacuation plan is kept in the specified building.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit for each day during which the offence continues.

(4)  The occupier of the specified building must, in the specified building, post and keep posted the directions and notices about the fire evacuation plan at the locations that –

(a) the fire evacuation plan requires; and

(b) the Chief Officer, by notice to the occupier, requires.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit for each day during which the offence continues.

(5)  The occupier of the specified building must ensure that a person taking up permanent work or residence in the specified building is, within 30 days of so doing, given basic education and training in what to do if there is a fire or fire alarm in the specified building.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(6)  The occupier of the specified building must, if there is a fire or fire alarm in the specified building, provide a copy of the fire evacuation plan to an authorised person if the authorised person requires the occupier to provide the copy to the person.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.