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Strata/Property Management Compliance Checklist

Australia - AS 1851 - NCC 2022 - Strata Schemes Act - AS 1926

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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
Emergency Control Organisation trainingAnnual

Fire Detection & Alarm

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire indicator panel inspectionMonthly
Unit smoke alarm test (hardwired)Annual
Smoke detector functional test (common areas)Quarterly

Fire Suppression

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Sprinkler system visual inspectionMonthly
Fire pump operational testWeekly
Fire extinguisher inspectionMonthly
Fire hose reel functional testMonthly

Emergency Preparedness

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Fire and evacuation drillAnnual
Emergency lighting functional testMonthly
Emergency lighting 90-minute testAnnual
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Building Systems

NCC 2022 / Strata Schemes Act

Lift Systems (AS 1735)

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

Common Area HVAC

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
HVAC system maintenanceQuarterly
Cooling tower maintenance (if applicable)Per regulations
Carpark ventilation system testAnnual

Structural & Facade

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Facade inspection (buildings >25m)5 years
Balustrade and barrier inspectionAnnual
Balcony structural assessment5 years

Electrical

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Common area RCD test6 Months
Switchboard thermal imagingAnnual
Emergency generator testMonthly
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Pool & Spa (If Applicable)

AS 1926.1:2024 / Public Health

Pool Safety Barriers

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

Pool Water Quality

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Pool water testing (chlorine, pH)Daily
Pool water microbiological testMonthly
Pool filtration system checkWeekly

Pool Safety Equipment

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CPR signage and equipment checkDaily
Rescue equipment checkDaily
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Common Areas & Grounds

Strata Management / WHS

Grounds & Gardens

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Garden and grounds maintenanceWeekly
Tree and vegetation hazard assessmentAnnual
Irrigation system checkMonthly

Security

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
CCTV system functionality checkWeekly
Access control system testMonthly
Intercom system testMonthly

Car Park

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Carpark lighting checkMonthly
Line marking condition checkAnnual
Garage door/roller shutter testMonthly
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Accessibility

Disability Standards 2010

Access Paths

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible path of travel inspectionQuarterly
Tactile ground surface indicators checkQuarterly
Ramp and handrail inspectionAnnual

Accessible Facilities

Task / Inspection ItemFrequencyDate CompletedInitials
Accessible parking spaces checkAnnual
Accessible toilet facilities checkMonthly
Disclaimer: This checklist is based on AS 1851:2012, Strata Schemes Management Act 2015, AS 1926.1:2024 Pool Safety, and Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2010. Requirements may vary by state. Verify requirements with your State Fire Authority and Strata Authority.
Last updated: February 2026 | Sources: Standards Australia, State Strata Authorities infodeck.io/au/resources/property-management-compliance-checklist