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Commercial Building Compliance Checklist

Australia - AS 1851 - WHS Act - NCC 2022 - Disability Standards - NABERS

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Fire Safety

AS 1851:2012 / State Fire Services

Essential Fire Safety Measures

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) submissionAnnual
Fire safety schedule compliance auditAnnual
Fire Safety Manager appointmentOngoing
Emergency Control Organisation establishmentOngoing

Fire Detection & Alarm (AS 1851)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire indicator panel (FIP) visual inspectionMonthly
Manual call point functional testMonthly
Smoke detector functional test (sampling)Quarterly
Fire alarm battery load testAnnual
Complete fire detection system inspectionAnnual

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Fire pump set operational testWeekly
Portable fire extinguisher inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher maintenance6 Months
Fire hose reel functional testMonthly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire and evacuation drill6 Months
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual
Floor Warden trainingAnnual
Emergency lighting functional testMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute testAnnual
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Building Systems

NCC 2022 / AS Standards

Lift & Escalator (AS 1735)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Lift maintenance by registered contractorMonthly
Lift annual safety inspectionAnnual
Lift emergency intercom testMonthly
Escalator/travellator inspectionMonthly
Firefighters lift operation testAnnual

HVAC Systems (AS/NZS 1668)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air handling unit inspectionMonthly
HVAC filter replacementQuarterly
Cooling tower registration and maintenancePer regulations
Legionella risk assessmentAnnual
BMS system check and calibrationAnnual
Indoor air quality assessmentAnnual

Structural & Facade

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Facade inspection (buildings >25m)5 years
Building structural assessmentAnnual
Roof condition inspectionAnnual
Balustrade and barrier inspectionAnnual

Electrical Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Electrical installation inspection5 years
Switchboard thermal imagingAnnual
RCD (safety switch) test6 Months
Emergency generator testMonthly
UPS system inspectionQuarterly
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Accessibility

Disability Standards 2010 / AS 1428.1

Access Paths

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible entrance functionality checkMonthly
Accessible path of travel inspectionQuarterly
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs) checkQuarterly
Ramp gradient and handrail inspectionAnnual

Accessible Facilities

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible toilet facilities inspectionMonthly
Accessible parking signage and spacesAnnual
Hearing augmentation system testAnnual
Emergency warning system for hearing impairedAnnual

Door & Entry Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Automatic door operation testMonthly
Door opening force check (max 20N)Annual
Vision panel and signage checkAnnual
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Workplace Health & Safety

WHS Act 2011 / Safe Work Australia

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment reviewAnnual
Common area hazard inspectionMonthly
Contractor safety managementPer engagement
Asbestos register review (pre-2003 buildings)Annual

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Notifiable incident report to regulatorImmediately
Incident investigation and documentationPer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification checkEvery 3 years

Security Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionality checkWeekly
Access control system testMonthly
Security lighting inspectionMonthly
Duress alarm testMonthly
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Environmental & Sustainability

Green Building / Energy Efficiency

Energy Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Energy consumption monitoringMonthly
Lighting efficiency auditAnnual
HVAC efficiency assessmentAnnual
Building energy rating reviewAnnual

Water Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Water consumption monitoringMonthly
Leak detection and repairMonthly
Rainwater harvesting system checkQuarterly

Waste Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Recycling program auditAnnual
Waste contractor compliance checkAnnual
Bin room cleanliness inspectionWeekly
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on AS 1851:2012, WHS Act 2011, NCC 2022, Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2010, and NABERS guidelines. Requirements may vary by state and building classification. Verify requirements with your State Fire Authority, Building Certifier, and relevant regulators.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Safe Work Australia, ABCB, Standards Australia, NABERS infodeck.io/au/resources/commercial-compliance-checklist