Australian Data Center Compliance Checklist
Complete maintenance and compliance checklist for Australian data centres covering AS 1851 fire protection, TIA-942 infrastructure standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines, WHS Act safety, and Uptime Institute requirements. Ensure uptime and compliance.
The High Stakes of Data Centre Operations
Australian data centres face extraordinary compliance complexity - AS 1851 fire protection, ASHRAE cooling standards, TIA-942 infrastructure, and WHS workplace safety all intersect. One missed inspection can mean catastrophic downtime or regulatory penalties.
This checklist helps you stay organized. See how to automate it with Infodeck.
Complete Australian Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your Australian data centre meets AS 1851, TIA-942, ASHRAE, WHS, and EPA requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.
Fire Detection Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Emergency Shutdown & Egress
Utility Power & Distribution
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Backup Generators
Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC/CRAH)
Chilled Water Systems
Environmental Monitoring
Access Control
Surveillance Systems
Perimeter Security
Fuel Storage & Management
Refrigerant Management
Hazardous Materials
General Safety
Electrical Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Structured Cabling
Raised Floor & Containment
Documentation & Compliance
Where Sensors Can Do the Work for You
Data centre compliance is ideal for IoT automation - continuous environmental monitoring, power infrastructure tracking, and cooling system optimisation can all be automated 24/7 with real-time alerts.
Environmental Monitoring
Power Infrastructure
Cooling Infrastructure
Fire & Safety
Set Up Compliance Tracking in Infodeck
Follow these steps to automate your data centre's compliance program. Each inspection from the checklist above becomes a scheduled, tracked, and documented task.
Create Recurring Work Orders by Frequency
Group compliance tasks by frequency and create recurring work orders. Infodeck auto-generates them on schedule.
Connect IoT Sensors for Continuous Monitoring
Temperature sensors for ASHRAE compliance, power meters for capacity planning, and environmental monitors for cooling optimisation. Smart Workflows create work orders when thresholds are exceeded.
Generate Audit-Ready Reports
When auditors, fire marshals, or EPA inspectors arrive, export complete compliance history with one click. All inspections, sensor readings, and corrective actions documented for Uptime Institute, SOC 2, or regulatory audits.
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This checklist is based on Australian Standards including AS 1851:2012, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, WHS Act 2011, and State EPA regulations. Requirements may vary by state, facility tier level, and certification requirements. Always verify specific requirements with your local fire authority, State EPA, and applicable certification bodies (Uptime Institute, etc.).
Sources
- AS 1851:2012 Fire Protection Maintenance
- AS 4214 Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems
- ASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal Guidelines
- TIA-942 Data Center Standards
- Safe Work Australia WHS
- Uptime Institute
- AS 2941 Emergency Generator Sets
Last updated: February 2026 | Region: Australia