Fire Safety Management Duties and Plans

Fire Safety Manager Duties

• The fire safety manager assists the premises owner/occupier, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
• If fire safety measures don't comply with regulations, document the non-compliance and inform the owner/occupier.
• Record details of non-compliance, including when and how the fire safety manager informed the owner/occupier.
• Ensure compliance with any fire safety conditions attached to temporary change of use approvals.
• Inform the owner/occupier if a valid fire-certificate isn't available for buildings requiring a certificate.

Fire Safety Maintenance

• Supervise fire safety work maintenance.
• Ensure occupant load of any building part doesn't exceed capacity limits.
• Conduct daily checks for fire hazards and remove identified risks.

Emergency Response Plan

• Prepare and implement the premises' Emergency Response Plan (ERP), distributing it to occupants.
• Conduct fire drills at least twice yearly or as directed by the Commissioner.
• Ensure occupants understand the building's escape routes.
• Create fire safety guidebooks for occupants.

Additional Duties

• Train, coordinate, and supervise the Company Emergency Response Team on first aid, fire-fighting, and evacuation.
• Train occupants on first aid, fire-fighting, and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise occupants during fire emergencies.
• Supervise Fire Command Centre operations during emergencies.
• Conduct at least two table-top exercises annually to evaluate the arson prevention and emergency response plans.
• Prepare and implement an Arson Prevention Plan.
• Inform the Commissioner of any fire incidents.
• Organize campaigns, training, and activities to promote a fire-safe environment.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the Commissioner.

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