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School Facilities Compliance Checklist

Australia - AS 1851 - WHS Act - NCC 2022 - State Education

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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 appointment and trainingOngoing
Fire safety system impairment proceduresAs needed
Update fire safety schedule for building changesAs needed

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
Alarm signaling equipment testMonthly
Fire alarm system battery load testAnnual
Complete fire detection system inspectionAnnual

Fire Extinguishers & Hose Reels

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Portable fire extinguisher visual inspectionMonthly
Fire extinguisher maintenance (6-monthly)6 Months
Fire hose reel functional testMonthly
Hydrostatic test - stored pressure extinguishers5 years
Fire blanket inspectionAnnual
Clear access to fire equipment (1.5m)Monthly

Automatic Sprinkler System

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Alarm valve testMonthly
Main stop valve inspectionMonthly
Full sprinkler system inspectionAnnual
Fire pump set operational testWeekly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire and evacuation drill (all occupants)6 Months
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual
Floor Warden trainingAnnual
Exit signage illumination checkMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute discharge testAnnual
Emergency lighting functional test (10 second)Monthly
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Building & Facilities

NCC 2022 / BCA / State Building Acts

Structural Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Building structural condition assessmentAnnual
Facade inspection (buildings >25m)5 years
Visual inspection of structural elementsQuarterly
Crack monitoring (if identified)Monthly
Balustrade and barrier inspectionAnnual

Lift & Escalator (AS 1735)

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

Accessibility (AS 1428.1)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible path of travel inspectionQuarterly
Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs) checkQuarterly
Accessible toilet facilities inspectionMonthly
Ramp gradient and handrail inspectionAnnual
Accessible parking signage and spacesAnnual
Hearing augmentation system testAnnual

Roof & Drainage

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Roof condition inspectionAnnual
Gutter and downpipe cleaningQuarterly
Stormwater drain inspection6 Months
Skylight and roof penetration inspectionAnnual
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Workplace Health & Safety

WHS Act 2011 / Safe Work Australia

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment reviewAnnual
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) reviewAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughQuarterly
Psychosocial hazard assessmentAnnual
Risk register updateQuarterly

WHS Committee (>20 workers)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
WHS Committee meetingQuarterly
Health and Safety Representative (HSR) electionAs needed
HSR training (5 days initial)Upon election
Meeting minutes documentationPer meeting
Consultation with workers on WHS mattersOngoing

Incident Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Notifiable incident report to regulatorImmediately
Serious injury/illness notificationImmediately
Incident investigation and root cause analysisPer incident
First aid kit inspectionMonthly
First aider certification validity checkEvery 3 years

Contractor Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Contractor WHS inductionPer engagement
Contractor insurance verificationPer engagement
Permit-to-work for high-risk workPer job
Contractor SWMS reviewPer project
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Electrical Safety

AS/NZS 3760 / AS/NZS 3000

Fixed Electrical Installation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fixed wiring inspection by licensed electrician5 years
Switchboard thermal imagingAnnual
RCD (safety switch) functional test6 Months
Distribution board inspectionAnnual
Earth fault loop impedance test5 years

Portable Electrical Equipment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Test and tag - Class I equipment (education)12 Months
Test and tag - Class II equipment12 Months
Extension lead inspection and test6 Months
Portable RCD testingBefore each use
Damaged equipment register maintenanceOngoing

Emergency Electrical Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Emergency generator functional testMonthly
Generator annual load testAnnual
UPS battery inspectionQuarterly
Automatic transfer switch testMonthly
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Education Facilities

State Education Department / EFSG 2025

Classroom Environment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air conditioning maintenanceQuarterly
Classroom lighting level check (300-500 lux)Annual
Furniture condition inspectionTerm
Interactive whiteboard/projector maintenanceMonthly
Acoustic treatment assessmentAnnual

Science Laboratory

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fume cupboard airflow testAnnual
Emergency shower and eyewash testWeekly
Chemical inventory and manifest updateTerm
Gas supply and isolation valve checkAnnual
Laboratory safety equipment inspectionMonthly

Sports & Recreation

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Gymnasium equipment inspectionMonthly
Playground equipment inspectionWeekly
Sports field surface assessmentWeekly
Swimming pool water quality testDaily
Pool safety barrier inspectionMonthly
Pool CPR signage and equipment checkDaily

Security & Access

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionality checkWeekly
Access control system testMonthly
Perimeter fencing inspectionQuarterly
Visitor management system checkMonthly
Lockdown procedure testAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on AS 1851:2012, WHS Act 2011, NCC 2022, and State Education facility guidelines. Requirements may vary by state. Verify requirements with your State Fire Authority and Education Department.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Safe Work Australia, ABCB, Standards Australia infodeck.io/au/resources/education-compliance-checklist