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Australian Retail & Shopping Compliance Checklist

Complete inspection checklist covering AS 1851 fire protection, WHS Act workplace safety, NCC 2022 building standards, FSANZ food safety, and accessibility requirements. Be audit-ready for fire and health inspections.

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Updated Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance

Australian retail stores must comply with AS 1851 fire protection, WHS Act, NCC building codes, FSANZ food standards, and accessibility requirements - each with different frequencies and documentation needs.

72%
of retail managers
struggle with fire safety and food compliance documentation
A$100K+
potential fine
for food safety or WHS violations
4+ hrs
average time spent
preparing for council and health inspections

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Complete Australian Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your Australian retail store meets all regulatory requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.

Essential Fire Safety Measures

Fire Detection & Alarm

Fire Suppression

Emergency Preparedness

Lift & Escalator

Accessibility

HVAC Systems

Electrical

Food Safety Program

Temperature Control

Hygiene & Pest Control

Risk Management

Incident Management

Security

Store Environment

Public Facilities

Total inspection items: 60+ tasks across 5 compliance categories
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Temperature Monitoring

Walk-in coolrooms: 24/7 temperature logging with alerts
Display refrigerators: Automatic deviation alerts

HVAC & Air Quality

Sales floor zones: Customer comfort optimisation
Stockroom: Ventilation monitoring

Energy Management

Lighting systems: Occupancy-based control
HVAC units: Scheduling and optimisation

Security & Safety

Entrances: People counting and traffic analysis
Emergency exits: Door position monitoring

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Disclaimer

This checklist is based on Australian Standards including AS 1851:2012, WHS Act 2011, NCC 2022, FSANZ Food Standards Code, and Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2010. Requirements may vary by state, building type, and retail operation. Always verify specific requirements with your local fire authority, health department, and council.

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Last updated: February 2026