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Data Centre Compliance Checklist

Australia - AS 1851 - TIA-942 - ASHRAE TC 9.9 - WHS Act

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Fire Protection

AS 1851 / NCC 2022

Fire Detection Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection) testMonthly
Smoke detector sensitivity testAnnual
Under-floor smoke detection inspectionQuarterly
Above-ceiling smoke detection inspectionQuarterly
Fire indicator panel functional testMonthly
Fire alarm system annual inspectionAnnual
Manual call point testQuarterly

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Gaseous suppression system inspection (FM-200/Novec)Semiannual
Gas cylinder pressure checkMonthly
Pre-action sprinkler system testQuarterly
Sprinkler head inspectionAnnual
Fire pump operational testWeekly
Water flow alarm testQuarterly
Fire extinguisher inspectionMonthly

Emergency Shutdown & Egress

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Emergency Power Off (EPO) system testAnnual
Emergency lighting functional testMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute testAnnual
Exit sign illumination checkMonthly
Fire door inspectionAnnual
Fire and evacuation drillAnnual
Hot aisle/cold aisle containment fire barrier integrityQuarterly
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Electrical & Power

AS/NZS 3000 / TIA-942

Utility Power & Distribution

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Main switchboard inspectionAnnual
Thermal imaging of electrical panelsAnnual
Power Distribution Unit (PDU) inspectionQuarterly
Busbar inspectionAnnual
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) exerciseMonthly
ATS full load transfer testAnnual
Electrical room clearance check (1000mm minimum)Monthly
RCD (safety switch) test6 Months

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
UPS system status checkDaily
UPS battery visual inspectionMonthly
UPS battery impedance testQuarterly
UPS battery discharge testAnnual
UPS capacitor inspectionAnnual
UPS filter replacementPer manufacturer
Static bypass switch testAnnual

Backup Generators

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Generator no-load testWeekly
Generator load bank test (30% minimum)Monthly
Generator full-load testAnnual
Generator coolant level checkWeekly
Generator fuel level verificationWeekly
Generator oil analysisQuarterly
Generator battery checkMonthly
Fuel polishing/testingAnnual
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Cooling Systems

ASHRAE TC 9.9

Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC/CRAH)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CRAC/CRAH unit status checkDaily
Air filter replacementMonthly/Quarterly
Coil cleaningQuarterly
Fan belt inspectionMonthly
Condensate drain inspectionMonthly
Humidifier maintenanceQuarterly
CRAC/CRAH comprehensive serviceAnnual

Chilled Water Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Chiller performance monitoringContinuous
Chiller tube inspectionAnnual
Chiller oil analysisAnnual
Cooling tower water treatmentWeekly
Cooling tower inspectionMonthly
Legionella risk managementQuarterly
Glycol concentration test (if applicable)Semiannual
Chilled water pump inspectionMonthly

Environmental Monitoring

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Server inlet temperature check (18-27°C A1)Continuous
Relative humidity monitoring (20-80% A1)Continuous
Hot aisle temperature monitoringContinuous
Under-floor pressure monitoringContinuous
Airflow visualisation studyAnnual
CFD analysis updateAs needed
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Physical Security

TIA-942 / PSPF

Access Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Access control system testMonthly
Biometric reader calibrationQuarterly
Access card auditQuarterly
Access log reviewWeekly
Mantrap/airlock functionalityMonthly
Door hardware inspectionQuarterly
Anti-tailgating system testMonthly

Surveillance Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV camera functionality checkDaily
CCTV recording verificationWeekly
CCTV storage capacity checkMonthly
CCTV lens cleaningQuarterly
Video analytics system testMonthly
NVR/DVR health checkWeekly

Perimeter Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Perimeter fence inspectionWeekly
Vehicle barrier inspectionMonthly
Intrusion detection system testMonthly
Security lighting inspectionWeekly
Guard tour verificationDaily
Visitor management system auditMonthly
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Environmental Compliance

EPA / Ozone Protection Act

Fuel Storage & Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Above-ground storage tank (AST) inspectionMonthly
Bunding and secondary containment inspectionMonthly
Tank leak detection system testAnnual
Fuel delivery area inspectionMonthly
Spill kit inventoryMonthly

Refrigerant Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Refrigerant leak inspectionQuarterly
Refrigerant log maintenanceOngoing
Equipment containing >10kg refrigerant leak checkAnnual
Technician licence verificationAnnual
Refrigerant recovery equipment calibrationAnnual

Hazardous Materials

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Battery storage area inspectionMonthly
Battery spill containment checkMonthly
Hazardous waste trackingOngoing
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) updateAnnual
E-waste disposal documentationOngoing
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Workplace Safety

WHS Act 2011

General Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Slip/trip hazard inspectionDaily
Cable management inspectionWeekly
Raised floor tile conditionMonthly
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availabilityMonthly
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure reviewAnnual
Confined space entry procedureAnnual

Electrical Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Arc flash PPE availabilityMonthly
Electrical safety training verificationAnnual
Insulated tool inspectionBefore each use
Earthing system verificationAnnual

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
AED inspection and battery checkMonthly
Emergency contact list updateQuarterly
Emergency response plan reviewAnnual
Evacuation route signage checkQuarterly
Eye wash station inspectionWeekly
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Infrastructure & Standards

TIA-942 / Uptime Institute

Structured Cabling

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cable pathway inspectionQuarterly
Fibre optic cable testingAnnual
Copper cable testingAnnual
Cable labelling auditSemiannual
Patch panel documentation updateOngoing

Raised Floor & Containment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Raised floor pedestal inspectionAnnual
Floor loading verificationAnnual
Floor earthing strap inspectionAnnual
Hot aisle containment integrityMonthly
Cold aisle containment integrityMonthly
Blanking panel installation auditQuarterly

Documentation & Compliance

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Single-line diagram updateAs changed
As-built documentation reviewAnnual
Capacity planning reviewQuarterly
SLA compliance auditMonthly
Uptime Institute tier compliance verificationAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on AS 1851:2012, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, WHS Act 2011, and State EPA regulations. Requirements may vary by state, tier level, and certification requirements. Verify requirements with your State Fire Authority, EPA, and certification bodies.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Standards Australia, ASHRAE, TIA, Safe Work Australia, Uptime Institute infodeck.io/au/resources/datacenter-compliance-checklist