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Hospitality Compliance Checklist

Australia - AS 1851 - FSANZ - AS 1926 - WHS Act

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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
Guest room fire safety informationAnnual

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
Guest room smoke alarm testMonthly
Fire alarm battery load testAnnual

Fire Suppression Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Alarm valve testMonthly
Fire pump set operational testWeekly
Kitchen fire suppression system testMonthly
Kitchen hood system cleaningQuarterly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire and evacuation drill (staff)6 Months
Emergency Response Plan reviewAnnual
Floor Warden trainingAnnual
Emergency lighting functional testMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute testAnnual
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Building & Facilities

NCC 2022 / State Building Acts

Lift & Escalator (AS 1735)

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

Accessibility (AS 1428.1)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible room facilities checkMonthly
Accessible toilet facilities inspectionMonthly
Ramp and handrail inspectionAnnual
Accessible parking signageAnnual
Hearing augmentation system testAnnual

Guest Room Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Room door self-closer function testMonthly
Balcony balustrade inspectionAnnual
Window safety device checkAnnual
Room safe operation testMonthly

HVAC Systems

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Air handling unit inspectionMonthly
Guest room HVAC filter replacementQuarterly
Cooling tower registration and maintenancePer regulations
Legionella risk assessmentAnnual
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Pool & Spa Facilities

AS 1926.1:2024 / Public Health Regulations

Pool Water Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool water testing (chlorine, pH)Twice daily
Pool water temperature checkDaily
Spa/hot tub water testingBefore each use period
Pool water microbiological testMonthly
Pool water clarity checkDaily

Pool Safety Barriers (AS 1926.1)

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool fence and gate inspectionDaily
Self-closing gate mechanism testWeekly
Pool barrier height verificationAnnual
Non-climbable zone complianceMonthly

Pool Equipment & Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool pump and filtration inspectionWeekly
CPR signage and emergency phone checkDaily
Rescue equipment (ring buoy, pole) checkDaily
Pool depth markers verificationAnnual
Suction outlet cover inspectionMonthly
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Food Safety

FSANZ Food Standards Code / State Food Acts

Food Safety Program

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Food Safety Program reviewAnnual
Food Safety Supervisor certification checkEvery 5 years
Food handler hygiene trainingUpon hire + annual
HACCP hazard analysis reviewAnnual

Temperature Control

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Cool room temperature checkTwice daily
Freezer temperature checkTwice daily
Hot holding temperature check (≥60°C)Per service
Food transport temperature monitoringPer delivery

Kitchen Equipment & Hygiene

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Commercial refrigerator maintenanceQuarterly
Dishwasher sanitizing temperature testDaily
Grease trap cleaningMonthly
Pest control inspectionMonthly
Kitchen exhaust system cleaningQuarterly
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Workplace Health & Safety

WHS Act 2011 / Safe Work Australia

Risk Management

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Workplace Risk Assessment reviewAnnual
Housekeeping/slips, trips, falls auditMonthly
Manual handling risk assessmentAnnual
Hazard identification walkthroughMonthly

Electrical Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
RCD (safety switch) test6 Months
Portable equipment test and tag12 Months
Fixed electrical inspection5 years
Emergency generator testMonthly

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

Chemical Safety

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
SDS register updateAs changed
Hazardous chemical storage auditMonthly
Pool chemical storage complianceMonthly
Cleaning chemical trainingAnnual
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on AS 1851:2012, WHS Act 2011, NCC 2022, AS 1926.1:2024, and FSANZ Food Standards Code. Requirements may vary by state. Verify requirements with your local council, health department, and State Fire Authority.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Safe Work Australia, ABCB, FSANZ, Standards Australia infodeck.io/au/resources/hospitality-compliance-checklist