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Compliance schedule and building warrant of fitness

Last updated: 29 May 2026 1:29pm

Specified system and compliance schedule requirements and guidance

The information on this page details requirements and provides guidance to assist professionals with their responsibilities when applying for a building consent or code compliance certificate where the project involves specified systems.

Also included in the following guidance is detail about the Dunedin City Councils (DCC) building warrant of fitness process and owner responsibilities.

If you have any questions about the information on this page please contact DCC Building Services on 03 477 4000 or email building@dcc.govt.nz.

Note the information on this page is subject to change (particularly if there is a change to a Standard or the NZ Building Code).

  • What is a compliance schedule?

    A compliance schedule is a document (issued by Council) that lists the specified systems (for example, automatic fire sprinklers, fire alarms, lifts, air conditioning systems) within a building, and the performance standards for those systems. The compliance schedule also states how the systems will be monitored and maintained to ensure they are performing in accordance with the performance standard to make sure the building is safe and healthy for people to enter, occupy or work.

    A compliance schedule is required for a building that:

    • is not wholly a single household unit (for example, includes commercial and industrial buildings but not stand-alone houses) and contains one or more specified systems (including cable cars)
    • is wholly a single household unit and has a cable car attached to it or servicing it.

    Building consent applications are assessed to determine whether specified systems are being added, altered or removed as part of the project. When the consent is issued, a list of the specified systems being added or altered and their performance standards is attached. Compliance schedules as a result of building work are issued with the code compliance certificate.

    A compliance schedule must be kept on-site unless at another place by mutual agreement with Council. It must be made available to Council officers, independent qualified persons and authorised agents at all times.

    Compliance schedule statements

    Where a compliance schedule has been issued for the first time, a compliance schedule statement (Form 10) is also issued by Council. This is a temporary public notification of compliance with the compliance schedule requirements and is replaced after 12 months by the building warrant of fitness.

  • What is a building warrant of fitness (BWoF)?

    A building warrant of fitness (BWoF) is an annual certificate that confirms the specified systems in the building have been inspected and maintained and are performing in accordance with the building consent.

    Once the building owner receives the initial compliance schedule document or any amended compliance schedule, they are required to submit to Council an annual BWoF (Form 12), and a certificate of compliance (Form 12A) for each of the specified systems in the building (on the anniversary of the date the compliance schedule was issued). The annual BWoF can be submitted online.

    The BWoF must be displayed somewhere publicly accessible so that people using the building know that all the systems in the building are functional and operating effectively without any risk to their health and safety. If you don't display a BWoF, or display a false one, you can get a fine of up to $20,000. Enforcement action may be taken by Council if the BWoF is expired.

    Further information about building owner responsibilities can be found on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website: Owners Responsibilities about BWOFs and Compliance Schedules .

    Dunedin City Councils fees for annual renewals.

  • Guide - Dates on Form 12 & Form 12a submissions to DCC (BWoF & Certificates of compliance)

    The Building (Forms) Regulations 2004 doesn't specify how to fill in dates for Compliance Schedule/BWoF on a Form 12 (building warrant of fitness) or Form 12a (certificate of compliance).

    Based on MBIE Guidance, the DCC expects the following date formats (for a 2025 submission - compliance schedule issued 25th March 1999):

    • Compliance Schedule Anniversary: 25th March (no year as it's an annual date).
    • Form 12 and/or 12a "BWoF Due Date": 25th March 2025 (the current due date).
    • Form 12 "BWoF Expiry Date": 25th March 2026 (when the BWoF needs to be submitted to the Council). Note: Form 12a should not specify an expiry date as it confirms inspection, maintenance and reporting compliance for the past 12 months).
    • Date Signed: The date the Form 12 or Form 12a is signed by the Owner/Agent or IQP.

    The same guidance applies to Building Reports & Declarations (B-RaD) and System Reports & Declarations (S-RaD).

  • Building warrant of fitness (BWoF) audits

    The Building Act (section 111) requires territorial authorities (Councils) to carry out building warrant of fitness (BWoF) audit inspections on buildings with a compliance schedule.

    The audits are to ensure that; all installed specified systems are on the compliance schedule, the BWoF is displayed correctly, and the building owner is fulfilling their obligations.

    Building Act sections 100 to 108 outline the owners obligations to ensure that the compliance schedule is up to date, the inspection maintenance and reporting procedures are fully met and that the records are available to Council at the audit inspection. These sections of the Building Act identity the consequences for the building owner should there be any non-compliant issues.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    How are BWoF audits scheduled?

    Scheduled audits - We contact the owner or their agent advising the details of the scheduled audit. Generally, 2-4 weeks’ notice is given. If the time doesn’t suit, the owner/agent can contact Council to arrange a more suitable time.

    Does the Council ever do unscheduled BWoF audits?

    The Building Act allows the Council to carry out unscheduled audits without notice. Reasons for this could include:

    • at the request of the owner
    • concern raised by member of the public or an independent qualified person (IQP)
    • a complaint is lodged.

    Standard fees will apply for unscheduled audits.

    What is an independent qualified person (IQP)?

    An IQP is a person (or firm) approved by Council as qualified to inspect certain specified systems and ensure that necessary maintenance occurs. “Independent” means they have no financial interest in the building.

    What happens onsite during the BWoF audit?

    After arriving onsite and meeting the building owner and/or their representative we:

    • check where the BWoF is displayed (if there is a current BWoF)
    • review the onsite inspection and maintenance records to confirm:
      • a current version of the compliance schedule is onsite
      • owner/independent qualified persons (IQPs) inspections have been recorded for each specified system as required, and according to the compliance schedule
      • the last two years of these records are kept onsite so they can be reviewed for a BWoF audit.
    • check the building to see:
      • the specified systems match those on the compliance schedule, and
      • designated final exits are kept clear and are not locked, blocked or barred.

    How long does it take to do the onsite audit?

    The length of time the inspector is on site carrying out the audit varies according to the size of the building, the systems and clarity of paperwork.

    I’ve never had a BWoF audit before – why now?

    The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have provided guidance to Councils on carrying out BWoF audits and adopting a policy to proactively review between 20%-33% of buildings with a BWoF per year. For higher risk buildings this could mean an annual audit.

    Will I be charged for a BWoF audit?

    BWoF audits are charged at an hourly rate. Charges include a review of Council records prior to the onsite audit, the onsite audit and any follow up actions (including re-inspections if applicable) identified during the audit.

    The current hourly rate is available here.

    What about tenants in the building?

    We would appreciate you letting your tenants know about the upcoming audit should we need access. We do not always need to disturb tenants to check exits though we may need to on some occasions.

    We make every effort to be sensitive to building occupants while carrying out BWoF audits.

    What if I can’t be there?

    You don’t have to be there; we can carry out the audit unaccompanied. You can engage your IQP or a tenant as your representative. Alternatively, the audits can be rearranged. Our preference is to have someone there (if possible) to ensure everything needed is available onsite. This helps avoid additional charges for revisits and/or failed inspections.

    What happens next?

    The Council auditor issues a report of their findings to the owner and IQP.

    If issues have been identified (e.g. installed specified systems not on the compliance schedule, inspection maintenance and reporting procedures not fully met), a notice to fix will be issued by Council.

    Notice to fix remedies could include applying for:

    • a certificate of acceptance for the installation of a specified system (that required building consent)
    • an amendment to the compliance schedule (Form 11).

    If a life safety risk has been identified, the Council will issue a dangerous building notice which could require no access to the building until it is made safe.

    Additional BWoF audit inspections may be required to determine if the issues have been rectified.

    The audit may result in Council making a minor amendment to your compliance schedule. Refer to section 107 of the Building Act for more information.

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  • What is an independent qualified person (IQP)?

    An independent qualified person (IQP) is a person approved by Council as qualified to inspect certain compliance schedule items and ensure that the necessary maintenance occurs. ‘Independent’ means that the person has no financial interest in the building.

    The IQP is responsible for:

    • inspecting specified systems to make sure they meet the standard listed in the compliance schedule
    • issuing a Form 12A and annual report for each specified system they are testing and maintaining
    • liaising with the building owner regarding the need to maintain or replace specified systems.

    Search the Independent Qualified Person Register.

  • What is a specified system?

    Specified systems are important safety features that will negatively affect the health and safety of building users if they fail to operate. They require ongoing inspection and maintenance to ensure they function as required. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure the specified systems are performing at all times.

    The Building Act defines a specified system as a system or feature that is:

    • contained in, or attached to, a building
    • contributes to the proper functioning of the building (for example, a sprinkler system)
    • declared by the Governor-General, by Order in Council, to be a specified system for the purpose of this Act
    • includes a cable car.

    Specified systems are listed under Regulation 4 and Schedule 1 of the Building (Specified Systems, Change the Use, and Earthquake-prone Buildings) Regulations 2005

  • What is a performance standard?

    A performance standard is the level of performance a specified system is intended to meet, and continue to meet, at the time it was designed and installed in a building.

    Compliance with the Building Code is normally achieved by referring to an acceptable solution or a verification method. For example, the performance standard for sprinkler systems is NZS 4541:2013. This standard specifies what the maintenance, inspection and reporting regime is for sprinkler systems.

  • Amendments to a compliance schedule

    The Council and a building owner can agree to amend a compliance schedule if required at any time. An amendment may be initiated:

    • by the owner – for any reason
    • by the owner’s independent qualified person (IQP) – to ensure the specified systems will perform to the performance standards for those systems
    • by the Council – to ensure the specified systems will perform to the performance standards for those systems (refer to section 107 of the Building Act).

    The Application for Amendment to Compliance Schedule (SBCG Form 11) must be completed and submitted to Council. This form must be accompanied by a Specified System Form for code compliance certificate and amended compliance schedules for each of the specified systems being altered. Information on how to complete this form can be found in the Compliance schedule information to be supplied with a code compliance certificate application section. Applications can be lodged online.

    A compliance schedule may also need amended as a result of building work that will affect a specified system. However, this will be managed through the building consent process and the Form 11 is not required.

  • Missed inspection and maintenance procedures (unable to supply a Form 12A)

    Specified systems require specialist inspection and maintenance to ensure they continue to perform and operate effectively.

    The Building Act requires completion of all inspection, maintenance and reporting (IMR) procedures in the building's compliance schedule for the previous 12 months, in order for a building warrant of fitness (BWoF) to be issued.

    The Building Act does not provide any flexibility or exemptions to this requirement. This means for those buildings where IMR procedures have been missed, at the time the next BWoF is due, a valid BWoF will not be able to be supplied or displayed.

    There are measures that can provide reassurance that the specified systems are currently performing as required and provide information about the missed IMR procedures.

    For more information visit the MBIE website - Inspection and maintenance of specified systems.

Building Warrant of Fitness Checklists

BWoF Information Checklist (based on Form 12)

Form 12A Information Checklist

B-RaD Information Checklist

S-RaD Information Checklist

How to obtain or amend a compliance schedule as a result of building work

Does the building have an existing compliance schedule, does it need amended, or is a new one required as a result of building work?

For new buildings, an application for a compliance schedule should be made as part of the building consent application (where the new building will contain specified systems).

For existing buildings where specified systems are being added, altered or removed (as a result of building work) a building consent application is required.

  • Specified system information to be supplied with a building consent application 

    Building Act section 45(1)(g) specifies that an application for building consent must be accompanied by either one of the following:

    • if a compliance schedule is required as a result of building work a list of all specified systems for the building; or
    • if an amendment to an existing compliance schedule is required as a result of the building work, a list of all specified systems that are being altered, added or removed in the course of the building work.

    Plans and specifications as defined under section 7 of the Building Act 2004.

    Plans and specifications mean the drawings, specifications, and other documents according to which a building is proposed to be constructed, altered, demolished or removed; and includes the:

    • specified systems that the applicant for building consent considers will be required to be included in the compliance schedule under section 100; and
    • the proposed procedures for inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for the purposes of the compliance schedule for those specified systems.

    To comply with section 45 of the Building Act the building consent application must include a completed:

    • Specified System List for building consent applications; and
    • Specified System Form for building consent applications for every specified system in the building that is being added, altered or removed in the course of the building work.

    Incomplete forms and applications will not be accepted for processing.

  • Specified system forms for building consent applications

    We require the following forms to be completed and submitted with building consent applications. Useful information can be found in a variety of places to help with completing these forms and guidance is also available under each specified system on this page.

    Specified System List for building consent applications (SBCG 27)

    This form provides us with an overview of the specified systems currently in the building and those you plan to add, alter or remove as part of your building consent application.

    We also use the information from this form to check our records and to cross reference any altered or new system information with the documentation you have provided in your application.

    Before completing this form check first if the building or site already has an existing compliance schedule. This will help identify some of the information required to be included in the form.

    Specified System Form for building consent applications (SBCG SSBC)

    This form provides us with all the relevant information required by the Building Act for each specified system, such as the type, make/model and location within the building, references to the performance standard, and the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures.

    A form is required for each specified system being added or altered in the course of the building work.

    This form asks you to specify where the reference document is located within the building consent application. This assists us with finding the relevant information and reduces time spent processing the application.

    Please make sure the performance standard and year, or building code clause or acceptable solution clause reference is specified on the form. You must also note where each performance standard is referenced within the building consent application. Inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures must also be referenced on the form.

    Form guidance: How to complete the Specified System Form for building consent applications

    Important to note the specified system forms have editable fields which are 'live' up until the point of printing in hard copy or to PDF. Combining identical 'live' editable forms can cause the written fields within the forms to merge and important detail to be overwritten. To mitigate this please print each form to PDF once you have filled it in and then combine all the forms into one file/PDF's at this point.

    Additional Guidance

    New or altered specified systems

    Generally these can be identified in a fire report or from other consultant reports that form part of your building consent documentation. Discuss the relevant installation,inspection and maintenance standards with the issuing Fire Engineer or consultant/s, as this information must to be referenced on the specified system form/s. You must also provide a reference to the document the information was obtained from, such as a fire engineering report or producer statement.

    Existing specified systems

    It is recommended that you discuss existing specified system information with the building owner and IQP/s responsible for inspecting these systems. You can request a copy of the existing compliance schedule for your building from Dunedin City Council (DCC) by emailing a request to bwof.contact@dcc.govt.nz.

    You can also request a property search for the building to see what information DCC currently holds by emailing a request to propertysearch@dcc.govt.nz.

    Old building consents and permits may include fire reports, building plans and other documentation may be a useful source of information.

    What's the difference between adding or altering a specified system?

    Adding - This is a new specified system, one that is not already in the building or on an existing compliance schedule.

    Altering - This is when you are altering or extending the layout of an existing specified system. This can often be due to a floor plan change, such as a change of layout to a ventilation system as a result of new office walls being installed.

    Why does Council need to know the year of the performance standard and the relevant parts/sections of the performance standards?

    Under the Building Act 2004, section 51, the Building Consent (Form 5) must include the following:

    1. A list of specified systems; and,
    2. The performance standards of each specified system being added or altered.

    This information is also required to be recorded on the compliance schedule to make sure the appropriate standard is used for inspection and maintenance of the specified system.

    Please note, if referencing a performance standard that is an alternative solution, justification must be provided.

  • Compliance schedule information to be supplied with a code compliance certificate application

    Once building work is complete,and all the specified system (that were part of the building work) have been installed in the building and are capable of performing to the performance standards set out in the building consent, the following forms must be completed and submitted to Council.

    Compliance Certificates/Installers Producer Statements

    When the building consent is issued the requirement for any compliance documents, 3rd party inspections and producer statements is recorded on the Record of required site inspections and attached to the building consent (Form 5). Note an as built plan may be required to support a 3rd party inspection.

    Specified System Form for code compliance certificate applications or amended compliance schedules (SBCG SSCCC)

    When completing this form please make sure:

    • one form is used for each specified system
    • the correct performance standard (including the year of the standard) is specified for each specified system being added or altered as part of the building consent. When nominating the chosen standard, make sure to check that the performance standard identified in the fire report or other consultant/s documents matches with the building consent (Form 5)
    • the correct inspection, maintenance and reporting standard (including the year of the standard) is specified on each specified system form. When nominating the standard, ensure it corresponds with the buildings current compliance schedule (if one has previously been issued) and matches the standard identified in the fire report or other consultant/s documentation contained in the building consent
    • under the inspection and maintenance section the correct section of the inspection and maintenance standard is referenced. When nominating the sections of the chosen inspection and maintenance standard, ensure to check that these correspond with the buildings current compliance schedule (if one has previously been issued). For example, the inspection and maintenance regime for SS 4 Emergency Lighting Systems could be AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 sections 1,2 and Appendices as cited under MBIE guidance document NZBC F6/AS1:2014 Amendment 4
    • if the inspection and maintenance regime is to be undertaken in accordance with the compliance schedule handbook, ensure that the year, section and clauses are identified. Check these correspond with the buildings current compliance schedule (if one has previously been issued), for example, the inspection and maintenance regime could be Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 Clause 15.4, B.1-B.8
    • the correct 'use' that relates to crowd activity is referenced on each specified system information sheets.
    • the correct inspection frequency is listed (as per the nominated inspection and maintenance standard) on each specified system form.

    Form guidance: How to complete the Specified System Form for code compliance certificate applications or amended compliance schedules

    Important to note the specified system forms have editable fields which are 'live' up until the point of printing in hard copy or to PDF. Combining identical 'live' editable forms can cause the written fields within the forms to merge and important detail to be overwritten. To mitigate this please print each form to PDF once you have filled it in and then combine all the forms into one file/PDF's at this point.

    Application for code compliance certificate (Form 6)

    Before submitting this form please make sure the section relating to specified systems has been completed.

    The code compliance certificate and compliance schedule will not be issued until all the required forms and compliance documents are completed and submitted to Council.

  • Requirements for daily inspections of specified systems

    Daily inspections may be required on the following specified systems:

    • SS3.1 - Automatic Doors
    • SS3.2 - Access Controlled Doors
    • SS3.3 - Interfaced Fire or Smoke Doors or Windows
    • SS15.2 - Final Exits
    • SS15.3 - Fire Separations
    • SS15.5 - Smoke Separations

    if the building contains one of the following uses: Crowd Small (CS), Crowd Large (CL), Crowd Open (CO) and Crowd Medium (CM), or where building work is occurring in a building that may affect the occupants getting to and using a final exit door in order to get to a safe place.

    If the building has an occupancy of less than 50 people with a single entry/exit point and the escape path lengths comply with the New Zealand Building Code NZBC C/AS2:2019 (Table 3.2), then the requirement for daily inspections to be carried out and recorded need not to be listed on the compliance schedule.

    Refer to Schedule 2 - Uses of all or parts of buildings.

  • Specified systems interfaced with warning systems  

    Is the specified system interfaced with the warning system to function on activation?

    The following specified systems may need to be required to function on the activation of the warning system:

    • SS 3.1  Automatic Door – May be required to default to open position.
    • SS 3.2  Access Control Doors - May be required to unlock to provide free egress to a final exit door.
    • SS 3.3  Interfaced Fire or Smoke Doors or Windows – Is required to release so that the fire/smoke door or windows can close restricting the passage of fire and smoke.
    • SS 4     Emergency Lighting Systems - Required to activate.
    • SS 5      Escape Route Pressurisation Systems – Required to activate.
    • SS 8.1   Passenger Carrying Lifts – May be required to default to ground floor. May disable lift so that it can’t be used.
    • SS 8.2    Platform, low-speed and Service Lifts – May disable lift so that it can’t be used.
    • SS 8.3    Escalators and Moving Walks – May disable lift so that it can’t be used
    • SS 9       Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems – May be required to shut off. May be required to reverse to act as smoke control.
    • SS 11      Laboratory Fume Cupboards – May be required to shut off.
    • SS 13.1   Mechanical Smoke Control – Will be required to activate.
    • SS 13.2   Natural Smoke Control  – May activate windows to open to draw smoke or provide make-up air
    • SS 13.3   Smoke Curtains – Will open to provide smoke separation in a safe path.

    All interfaced systems must be listed under the appropriate specified system and SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning Systems so that the inspections can be co-ordinated with the appropriate personal to ensure that they will function as intended in a fire event.

Specified system forms

Specified System List for building consent applications (SBCG 27)

Specified System Form for building consent applications (SBCG SSBC)

Specified System Form for code compliance certificate applications or amended compliance schedules (SBCG SSCCC)

Specified system form guidance

The following guidance for each specified system will assist you with completing the specified system forms required for building consent and code compliance certificate applications,and amended compliance schedules.

Note if the specified system being installed has signage associated with it (for the safe operation or inspection and maintenance of the system), the sign (SS 14.2) needs to be included as part of the building consent application.

The guidance includes examples of common performance standards and inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for each system. Please note, if referencing a performance standard that is an alternative solution a reason must be provided.

Important to note the specified system forms have editable fields which are 'live' up until the point of printing in hard copy or to PDF. Combining identical 'live' editable forms can cause the written fields within the forms to merge and important detail to be overwritten. To mitigate this please print each form to PDF once you have filled it in and then combine all the forms into one file/PDF's at this point.

Form guidance: How to complete the Specified System Form for building consent applications

Form guidance: How to complete the Specified System Form for code compliance certificate applications or amended compliance schedules

Further specified system guidance can be found in the Compliance Schedule Handbook.

  • SS1 - Automatic systems for fire suppression

    SS1 – Automatic systems for fire suppression

    Scope:

    An automatic fire suppression system is required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Examples – water sprinkler system or gas flood system.

    Note: This system may be inter-connected to the SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4541:2013 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (original version), Parts 1-10 and as modified by Paragraph B2.1 of Appendix B to C/AS2 (Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023)
    NZS 4541:2020 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (Original Version)
    NZS 4515:2009 Fire sprinkler systems for life safety in sleeping occupancies (up to 2000 square metres), Parts 1-7, and as modified by Paragraph B2.2.1 of Appendix B to C/AS2 (First edition, Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023)

    AS 4214:2018 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems (Amendment 1, dated December 2019)

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4541:2013 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (original version), Part 12

    Weekly – If connected to a Diesel engine driven pump

    Monthly – For all Systems

    3 Monthly – For all Systems

    Annually – For all Systems

    Biennial – For all Systems

    Quadrennial – For all Systems

    NZS 4541:2020 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (Original Version), Part 12

    Weekly – If connected to a Diesel engine driven pump

    Monthly – For all Systems

    3 Monthly – For all Systems

    Annually – For all Systems

    Biennial – For all Systems

    Quadrennial – For all Systems

    NZS 4515:2009 Fire sprinkler systems for life safety in sleeping occupancies (up to 2000 square metres), (Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023), Part 8

    Weekly – If connected to a Diesel engine driven pump

    Monthly – For all Systems

    3 Monthly – For all Systems

    Annually – For all Systems

    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016), Parts 1 to 14 (dependant on type of system - each section contains inspection and maintenance information)Dependant on type of system being inspected as each section contains frequency information for a particular type of system
    AS ISO 14520:2009 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems—Physical properties and system design, Part 9

    Monthly – For all Systems

    Annually – For all Systems

  • SS2 - Automatic or manual emergency warning systems 

    SS2 – Automatic or manual emergency warning systems

    Scope:

    An emergency warning system is required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version), Parts 1-5

    NZS 4512:2021 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version), Parts 1-5

    NZS 4514:2009 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses (original version), Parts 1-5

    NZS 4514:2021 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses (original version), Parts 1-2

    NZS 4561:1973 Specification for manual fire alarm systems for use in buildings, Clause 1-10

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings, (original version), Part 6

    		Monthly
    Annually

    NZS 4512:2021 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version), Part 6

    		Monthly
    Annually
    NZS 4514:2009 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses, (original version), Part 6Monthly
    6 Monthly
    Annually

    NZS 4514:2021 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses (original version), Part 3

    		Monthly
    6 Monthly
    Annually

    NZS 4561:1973 Specification for manual fire alarm systems for use in buildings, Appendix A

    		Monthly
    Annually
    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016), Parts 1 to 14 (Dependant on type of system - each section contains inspection and maintenance information)Dependant on type of system being inspected as each section contains frequency information for a particular type of system

  • SS3.1 - Automatic doors

    SS3.1 – Automatic doors

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it is: 1) designed to open without direct operation from any building occupant, and 2) it could cause injury should it fail to operate as required, and 3) could trap occupants in a building should it fail to operate as required.

    Examples: Automatic sliding doors or revolving doors.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4239:1993 Automatic sliding door assemblies (original version)

    AS 4085:1992 Automatic sliding door assemblies (original version)

    AS 5007:2007 Powered doors for pedestrian access & egress (original version), Section 5

    AS 4290:2000 Design and installation of revolving doors (original version)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    NZS 4239:1993 Automatic sliding door assemblies, (original version), Appendix AManufacturers Recommendations & Annually
    AS 4085:1992 Automatic sliding door assemblies, (original version), Appendix AManufacturers Recommendations & Annually
    AS/NZS 4290:2000 Design and installation of revolving doors, (original version), Appendix BManufacturers Recommendations not greater than 3 months & annually

    AS 5007:2007 Powered doors for pedestrian access & egress (original version), refer to Appendix E, Automatic powered doors inspection & maintenance procedure

    		Manufacturers Recommendations & Annually
    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 3.1 B.5-B.7 & B.8-B.26, C.1-C.5

    Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building work is occurring that may affect an automatic door on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS3.2 - Access controlled doors

    SS3.2 – Access controlled doors

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where the door: 1) has a security control measure installed on or as part of it, and 2) could trap occupants in a building, should it fail to operate as required.

    Examples: Swipe card access, proximity sensor access, keypad access or delayed access.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZ Security Association – Code of Practice – Security Systems: Electronic and Physical, Section 3.2, 5.4 (if interfaced only), 7.6 & 7.7

    NZ Association of Building Compliance Code of Practice:2018, Part 5-6

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    NZ Association of Building Compliance Code of Practice:2018, Part 7

    Monthly

    Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 3.2 B.2-B.4 & B.5-B.7

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building work is occurring that may affect an access-controlled door on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS3.3 - Interfaced fire or smoke doors or windows

    SS3.3 – Interfaced fire or smoke doors or windows

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where the door or window is designed to open or close on the activation of the building emergency warning system or detection device.

    Example – electromagnetic door holder.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version), Part 6 - Clause 603.10 (interfacing only)

    AS 4178:1994 Electromagnetic door holders, Section 4

    NZS 4232:1988 Fire Resisting Closures, (original version), Part 1 & 2

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings, (original version), Appendix C, C6.1.1 – C6.1.6

    Monthly

    Annually

    NZS 4512:2021 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version), Part 6, Clause 6.3.11

    Monthly

    Annually

    AS 4178:1994 Electromagnetic door holders, Section 4

    		Manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 3.3 B.3-B.5 & B.6-B.8

    Monthly

    Annually

    AS 1851:2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment, Appendix D

    Annual – Interfacing Only

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building work is occurring that may affect an interfaced fire or smoke doors or windows on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS4 - Emergency lighting systems

    SS4 – Emergency lighting systems

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 6742: 1971 Code of practice for emergency lighting in buildings (original version)
    AS/NZS 2293:1995 Part 1: Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings (Original version) - System design, installation and operation & Part 3: Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings – Emergency escape luminaires and exit signs
    AS 2293.1:2005 Emergency escape lighting & exit signs for buildings, Part 1: System design, installation & operation (Amendment 2, dated Aug 2014), & AS 2293.3:2005, Part 3: Emergency escape luminaries and exit signs (Amendment 2, dated Dec 2012), as modified by Appendix B of F6/AS1 (Third edition, Amendment 4, dated Jan 2017)
    AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 Part 1: Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings - System design, installation and operation, (original version, dated 29 June 2018)

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting & exit signs for buildings,
    Part 2: Inspection & maintenance (Amendment 3, dated Feb 2014)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings, Part:2 Routine service and maintenance (Fourth Edition, dated 9 April 2019)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

  • SS5 - Escape route pressurisation systems

    SS5 – Escape route pressurisation systems

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Examples – Corridor or stairwell pressurisation system

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:
    AS/NZS 1668:2015 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings - Part:1 Fire and smoke control in buildings, (original version, dated 14 December 2015)
    Specific design by an appropriate designer

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS6 - Riser mains

    SS6 – Riser mains

    Scope:

    A riser main for use by Fire Service is required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Examples – dry riser and charged riser.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4510:2008 Fire hydrant systems for buildings, incorporating, Parts 1-8 (Amendment 1, dated 30 January 2009)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    NZS 4510:2008 Fire hydrant systems for buildings, (Amendment 1, dated 30 January 2009), Part 9

    Annually

  • SS7 - Automatic back-flow preventers

    SS7 – Automatic back-flow preventers

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it; is connected to a potable water supply and is contained entirely within the property boundary of the building it is servicing, or it is contained partially within the property boundary of the building it is servicing and is not owned by a Network Utility Operator (NUO).

    Examples – reduced pressure zone devices, double check valve assemblies, pressure type vacuum breakers and atmospheric vacuum breakers.

    DCC Policy: All boundary backflows, protecting the town supply (excluding those monitored by the building SS 1 Fire Sprinkler System), will be tested by 3 Waters and will not be listed on a compliance schedule no matter where located on/off the property.

    Performance Standard:

    AS/NZS 2845.1:2010 Water supply – Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design, & performance requirements (Amendment 1, dated June 2014)

    AS/NZS 2845.1:2022 Water supply – Backflow prevention devices, Part 1: Materials, design, & performance requirements (Third edition, dated 27 May 2022)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    AS 2845.3:2010 Water supply – Backflow prevention devices, Part 3: Field testing and maintenance of testable devices, (original version, dated 30 June 2010)Annually
    AS/NZS 2845.3:2020 Water supply – Backflow prevention devices, Part 3: Field testing and maintenance of testable devices (Original Version, dated 14 February 2020)Annually

    NZ Backflow Testing Standard 2011 - Field testing of backflow prevention devices and verification of air gaps

    		Annually

    US Environmental Protection Agency - Cross-connection Control Manual, Chapter 5

    		Annually

  • SS8.1 - Passenger-carrying lifts 

    SS8.1 – Passenger-carrying lifts

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Examples – high speed elevator and platform lift.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger & goods lifts (original version), as modified by D2/AS1 (Second Edition, Amendment 7, dated Jan 2017)

    NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts (original version), Parts 1-11

    EN 81:1998 Part 1 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts, (Amendment 3, dated 2009) Part 1: Electric lifts

    EN 81:2008 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts (original version, dated 31 March 2009) – Part 40: Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms intended for persons with impaired mobility, Part 40

    EN 81-20:2014 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Lifts for the transport of persons and goods (Amendment 1, dated 30 November 2015) – as modified by D2/AS1 (Second Edition, Amendment 7, dated Jan 2017) - Part 20: Passenger and goods passenger lifts

    AS 1735:1990 Lifts, escalators and moving walks – Include Applicable parts from below:

    Part 1 – General requirements, Part 4 – Service lifts, Part 7 Stairway lifts, Part 8 Inclined lifts, Part 9 Special purpose industrial lifts, Part 12 – Facilities for persons with disabilities, Part 14 – Low-rise platforms for passengers, Part 15 - Low-rise passenger lifts – Non-automatically controlled, Part 16 – Lifts for persons with limited mobility – Restricted use – Automatically controlled, Part 17 – Lifts for persons with limited mobility – Restricted use – Water-drive

    AS/NZS 1735.18:2002 Passenger lifts for private residence – Automatically controlled, (original version, dated 21 June 2022)

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4332:1997 Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts, (original version), as modified by D2/AS1 (Second Edition, Amendment 7, dated Jan 2017) Part 4

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts, (original version), Appendix A

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually
    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 8.1 (for EN 81 (Parts 1 & 2) – Refer to checklist)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS8.2 - Platform, low-speed and service lifts

    SS8.2 – Platform, low-speed and service lifts

    Scope:

    Platform and low-speed lifts used in other than household units and service lifts are required to be listed on a compliance schedule.  Platform and low-speed lifts are typically found in low-rise buildings, travel at speeds of 0.3m/s or less and have varying degrees of enclosure. Examples – dumb waiter, book hoist, vehicle stacking systems and stage lifts.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts (original version), Parts 1-11

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    NZS 4334:2012 Platform lifts and low-speed lifts, (original version), Appendix AAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 8.2 (Refer to checklist)

    		Annually

    1985 Rule for Power Lifts Not Exceeding 750 Watts (1 HP), Entire document (Only for lifts installed pre-1991)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS8.3 - Escalators and moving walks

    SS8.3 – Escalators and moving walks

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Examples – an escalator within a shopping mall for occupant use and moving horizontal walkway.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    EN 115:2008 Safety of escalators and moving walks, Part 1 as modified by D2/AS3 (Second Edition, Amendment 7, dated Jan 2017)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:

    EN 115.1:2008 Safety of escalators and moving walks, (Second Edition, Amendment 7, dated Jan 2017), Clause 7.4

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 8.3 (Refer to checklist)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS9 - Mechanical ventilation or air conditioning systems

    SS9 – Mechanical ventilation or air conditioning systems

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in a wide variety of cases. Definitions of systems to be included as detailed in the Compliance Schedule Handbook are: Mechanical ventilation or air conditioning systems, Extract system serving multiple units or facilities, a Spray booth ventilation system, Dust/Fume/Hazardous atmosphere extract system, Parking/Garage extract system, Air handling system that maintains a differential air pressure, Cooling-water system incorporating one or more cooling towers or evaporative condensers, Systems required to function in smoke management or smoke clearance mode during a fire event, Systems incorporating one or more solid liquid or gas fired boilers/Gas system boiler plant room.

    Please note: Not all ventilation systems are a specified system. Refer to the Compliance Schedule Handbook, Clause SS 9, examples for guidance.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:
    AS/NZS 3666.1:2011 Air-handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial Control – Part 1: Design, installation and commissioning (Third edition, dated 2011)

    AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Fire and smoke control in buildings, Section 3 – Fire protection of openings in fire-resistant elements (Amendment 1, dated November 2002)

    AS 1668.2:2002 The use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings – Part 2: Part 2: Ventilation design for indoor air contaminant control (excluding requirements for the health aspects of tobacco smoke exposure) (Fourth edition, Amendment 2, dated June 2003)

    AS 1668.2:2012 General ventilation & extract design (Amendment 2, dated Dec 2016)

    NZS 4302:1987 Code of Practice for the Control of Hygiene in Air and Water Systems in Buildings (Amendment 1) – NOTE - Ensure that the applicable sections are referenced only

    NZS 4303:1990 Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality (original version). If used for air-flow rates only then reference Table 2

    AS/NZS 4114:2020 Spray painting booths, designated spray-painting areas and paint mixing rooms (Original version, dated Feb 2020)

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS/NZS 3666.2:2011 Air-handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial control – Part 2: Operation and maintenance (Third edition, dated 2011)

    Monthly – Filters

    3 Monthly

    Annually

    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, Section 13 Fire and smoke control features of mechanical services - Appendix D – Systems Interface Testing (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016)

    Monthly – Kitchen exhausts and outdoor air intakes only.

    3 Monthly

    Annually (in conjunction with the interfaced systems inspection)

    AS/NZS 4114:2020 Spray painting booths, designated spray-painting areas and paint mixing rooms – Section 5 (Original version, dated Feb 2020

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS10 - Building maintenance units

    SS10 – Building maintenance units

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where the unit provides access to exterior of a building and is installed as part of the building and is mechanical, electric, or hydraulic in nature.

    Example – gantry hung over side of a building that is secured to the building by a track using a wheeled trolley for positioning.

    Performance Standard:
    BS 6037.1:2017 Code of practice for planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment. Suspended access equipment. (First edition, dated 2017)

    BS 6037.2:2004 Code of practice for planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment.  Travelling ladders and gantries

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:
    BS 6037.1:2017 Code of practice for planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment. Suspended access equipment, Section 20. (First edition, dated 2017)

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    BS 6037.2:2004 Code of practice for planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment. Travelling ladders and gantriesAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually
    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS11 - Laboratory fume cupboards

    SS11 – Laboratory fume cupboards

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it uses a ducted extraction system through the building.

    Examples – ducted fume cupboard for laboratory use.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:

    AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories, Part 8 - Fume cupboards. (First edition, dated 31 January 2014)

    AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in laboratories – Planning and operational aspects. (First edition, dated 11 February 2005)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories – Part 8: Fume cupboards, Section 5 – Maintenance and Testing. (First edition, dated 31 January 2014)

    Weekly – Air cleaning devices (if installed)

    6 Monthly & Annually

  • SS12.1 - Audio loops

    SS12.1 – Audio loops

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Performance Standard:

    AS 1088.4:1987 Hearing aids – Magnetic strength in audio-frequency induction loops for hearing aid purposes

    AS 60118.4:2007 Hearing aids - Magnetic field strength in audio-frequency induction loops for hearing aid purposes. (First edition, dated 20 February 2007)

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS 60118.4:2007 Hearing aids magnetic field strength in audio-frequency induction loops for hearing aid purposes. (First edition, dated 20 February 2007)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 12.1 B.1-B.3

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS12.2 - FM radio frequency systems and infrared beam transmission systems

    SS12.2 – FM radio frequency systems and infrared beam transmission systems

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule in all cases.

    Performance Standard:
    Specifically designed alternative solution only

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 12.2 B.1-B.6

    Monthly

    Annually

  • SS13.1 - Mechanical smoke control

    SS13.1 – Mechanical smoke control

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it has been installed solely for the purpose of controlling or discharging smoke in the event of fire and the smoke is removed or controlled by mechanical means.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:
    AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings, Part 1: Fire and smoke control in buildings, Section 3 – Fire protection of openings in fire-resistant elements. (First edition, dated 14 December 2015)

    AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings, Part 1: Fire and smoke control in buildings, Section 4 – Smoke control systems – General requirements. (First edition, dated 14 December 2015)

    AS/NZS 1668.3:2001 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings, Part 3: Smoke control systems for large single compartments or smoke control reservoirs (First edition, dated 17 December 2001)

    Add applicable sections below:

    Section 3 – Mechanical Smoke Control

    Section 4 – Buoyancy-Driven Smoke Control

    Section 5 – Smoke Reservoirs and Exhaust Opening Perimeter

    Section 6 – Make-up Air Requirements

    Section 7 – General System Requirements

    AS 1682.1:2015 Fire, Smoke and Air Dampers. (First edition, dated 14 December 2015)

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, Section 13 Fire and smoke control features of mechanical services (smoke hazard management systems). (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016)3 Monthly,
    6 Monthly & Annually
    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS13.2 - Natural smoke control

    SS13.2 – Natural smoke control

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it has been installed solely to control or ventilate smoke in event of fire and the smoke is removed or controlled using natural buoyancy methods.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:
    AS/NZS 1668.1:2015 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings, Part 1: Fire and smoke control in buildings. (First edition, dated 14 December 2015)
    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016), Section 13 – Clause: 13.4.1.13 & 13.4.1.14

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 13.2 B.3-B.8

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS13.3 - Smoke curtains

    SS13.3 – Smoke curtains

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it has been installed to control smoke movement within a building.

    Note: This system may be interfaced with SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System.

    Performance Standard:
    BS 476: 1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures.  Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction, (First edition, dated 29 May 1987), Part 22

    EN 12101.1:2005 Smoke and heat control systems. Specification for smoke barriers

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS 1851:2012 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment, (First edition, Amendment 1, dated November 2016), Section 13 – Clause: 13.4.1.11 & 13.4.1.12

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 13.3 B.3-B.13

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified personAs per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS14.1 - Emergency power systems for specified systems 1-13

    SS14.1 – Emergency power systems for specified systems 1-13

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it is installed for the purpose of supplying emergency power to any of the specified systems 1 – 13.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 6104:1981 Specification for emergency electrical supply in buildings, (First edition, dated May 1981)
    Specifically Designed Solution such as Manufactures specifications – Must reference what specified systems are to be operated with the emergency power supply
    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 6104:1981 Specification for emergency electrical supply in buildings, (First edition, dated May 1981), Part 8

    Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS14.2 - Signs relating to specified systems 1-13

    SS14.2 – Signs relating to specified systems 1-13

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it relates to one or more of the specified systems 1 to 13.

    Examples – Sign instruction on how to operate a manual call point, sign advising not to use lift in event of fire, sign showing location of lift for accessibility.

    Performance Standard:

    Refer to the nominated performance standard for the given specified system, unless stated as F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated Jan 2017) in the ‘signage’ field of specified systems 1-13. Possible examples listed below:

    Specified System:Signs and possible Performance Standard:
    SS 1 Automatic Systems for Fire Suppression

    - Sprinkler Valve House

    - Sprinkler Stop Valve Inside

    - Fire Service Inlet

    - Storage Height Warning Signs - NZS 4541:2013, Clause 4.8 or F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 5.4.  NZS 4541:2020, Clause 4.8

    - Aerosol Warning Signs - NZS 4541:2013, Clause 4.9.  NZS 4541:2020, Clause 4.9

    - Gas Flood System – Emergency sign indicating type of gas used and safety instructions – AS 4214:2002

    SS 2 Automatic or Manual Emergency Warning System

    - Manual Call Point - How to operate – F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 5.1

    - Manual Call Point - NZS 4512:2010 Appendix E

    -  Manual Call Point - NZS 4512:2021 Appendix F

    SS 3.1 Automatic Doors

    - Indicator Sign (directional arrow) - AS 4085:1992 Clause 2.4.6

    - Emergency Door Release

    SS 3.2 Access Controlled Doors

    - Emergency Door Release

    - Press to Exit

    SS 3.3 Interfaced Fire or Smoke Doors or Windows- Fire/Smoke Door - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 5.2.1

    SS 4 Emergency Lighting Systems

    - Emergency Lighting & Exit Sign Test Switch - AS 2293.1:2005 Clause 4.3.1(d) or AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 Clause 3.3.2(d)

    SS 6 Riser Mains

    - Dry Riser

    - Raiser Main Located Inside

    - No hydrants in this stairwell

    - Hydrant test outlet

    - Building hydrant inlet

    - Building hydrant outlet

    - Fire Hydrant this stair - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 5.5(b-d)

    - Fire Hydrant this stair, Outlets on (xxxx) levels - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 5.5(b-d)

    SS 8.1 Passenger Carrying Lifts

    - Do not use in event of fire

    - Occupant load - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 7.3(a)

    - Emergency Telephone – How to use

    SS 8.2 Service Lifts

    - Load rating

    - Goods Lift – Passengers not permitted

    SS 8.3 Escalators and Moving Walks

    - Small children must be held firmly by adults - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 7.5.2

    - Hold the handrail - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 7.5.2

    - Stand facing the direction of travel - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 7.5.2

    - Keep feet away from sides - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 7.5.2

    SS 10 Building Maintenance Units

    - Safety operating instructions

    SS 11 Laboratory Fume Cupboards

    - Warning Label - AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Clause 2.12

    - Identification labels - AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Clause 2.13

    - Safe operating instructions

    SS 12.1 Audio Loops

    - Assistive listening device symbol - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 6.3

    SS 12.2 FM Radio & Infrared Beam Transmission Systems

    - Assistive listening device symbol - F8/AS1 (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 6.3

    SS 13.2 Natural Smoke Control

    - Automatic opening door (on door with actuator)

    SS 13.3 Smoke Curtains

    - Do not enter – (on curtain to be displayed when dropped)

    - Do not store items in this area (in curtain drop zone)

    Maintenance Standard:

    		Inspection Frequency:
    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 14.2 (add applicable section from Clause 14.2)

    Monthly or 6 monthly &

    Annually

    Nominated installation standard (not applicable for all systems)

    Monthly or 6 monthly &

    Annually

  • SS15.1 - Systems for communicating spoken information intended to facilitate evacuation

    SS15.1 – Systems for communicating spoken information intended to facilitate evacuation

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it forms part of a means of escape from fire which contains one or more of the specified systems 1 – 6, 9 and 13.

    Examples – Building intercom system for use by the Fire Service, a public address system to facilitate staged evacuation, an emergency warning intercommunications system (EWIS).

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings (original version)

    AS 2220.2:1989 Emergency warning and intercommunication systems in buildings, (Original version, dated 11 September 1989), Part 2: System design, installation and commissioning, Section 3.2 - Location of warden intercommunication point

    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4512:2010 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings, (original version), Section 6

    Monthly

    Annually

    AS 1670.4:2004 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems – System design, installation and commissioning sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes. (Original version, dated 23 April 2004), Part 4: Sound systems and intercom systems for emergency purposes, Section 6, Clause 6.4

    Monthly

    Annually

  • SS15.2 - Final exits

    SS15.2 – Final exits

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where the escape route in which the final exit is located contains one or more of the specified systems 1 – 6, 9 and 13.

    Examples – An exit door from a building to the street, an exit gate at the base of an external stair, an exit gate between an enclosed yard of a building and the street, a door between two evacuation zones in a hospital with staged evacuation, a door between two buildings where either building is a safe place for the adjacent building.

    Performance Standard:

    C/AS2 Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH (First edition, Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023), List the relevant clauses applicable to your building Refer to Clause 3.

    Possible clauses - Clause 3.12 Final exits, Clause 3.13 Single escape routes, Clause 3.15.2 Locking devices, Clause 3.15.3 Direction of opening, Clause 3.15.7(b) Automatic or Access Controlled Doors, Clause 3.15.12 Panic Fastenings, Clause 3.15.14 Simple Fastenings

    NZBC C4 Movement to a place of safety (version dated Apr 2012), Refer to C4.2, C4.3 and C4.5

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:
    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 15.2 B.3-B.8

    Daily

    Monthly & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building work is occurring that may affect a final exit door on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS15.3 - Fire separations

    SS15.3 – Fire separations

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where it forms part of the means of escape from fire which contains one or more of the specified systems, 1 – 6, 9 and 13.

    Examples – Fire door forming part of a fire separation, walls forming a safe path within a building, fire rated floor in a service cupboard.

    Performance Standard:
    NZS 4520:2010 Fire resistant door sets (Original version)
    NZBC C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source (version dated Apr 2012) & C4 (Movement to a place of safety) – refer to sub-clause C3.4 & C4.5 (version dated Apr 2012)
    Specific Design such as Gib Fire Rated Systems or other systems tested to AS 1530.4:2005, (original version), Part 4 as sited in C/AS2 Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH (Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023), Appendix C
    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4520:2010 Fire resistant door sets (Original version), Section 7 & Appendix A & Appendix C

    Weekly

    Monthly

    6 Monthly & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 15.3 B.4-B.22

    Monthly

    6 Monthly & Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building works is occurring that may affect a fire door on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS15.4 - Signs for communicating information intended to facilitate evacuation

    SS15.4 – Signs for communicating information intended to facilitate evacuation

    Scope:
    Required to be listed on a compliance schedule where they form part of a means of escape from fire which contains one or more of the specified systems 1 - 6, 9 and 13.

    Examples – Exit sign, directional sign, no exit sign.

    Performance Standard:

    F8/AS1 Signs (Amendment 4, dated 1 January 2017), Clause 4 Exit signs

    AS/NZS 2293.3:1995 Emergency escape luminaires and exit signs (Amendment 1, dated 1998)

    AS 2293.3:2005 Part 3: Emergency escape luminaries & exit signs (Amendment 2, dated Dec 2012), as modified by Appendix B of F6/AS1 (Third Edition, Amendment 4, dated Jan 2017)
    Specifically Designed Solution - Manufactures specifications - Such as Ecoglo signage/way-finder strips & stair markers – To include charging illuminance fixture as well as sign.
    Maintenance Standard:

    Inspection Frequency:

    AS/NZS 2293.2:1995 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings – Inspection and maintenance, incorporating Amendments 1, 2 and 3 (dated December 2012)

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 15.4 B.1-B.8

    Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

  • SS15.5 - Smoke separations

    SS15.5 – Smoke separations

    Scope:

    Required to be listed on a CS when they form part of the means of escape from fire which contains one or more of the specified systems 1 - 6, 9 and 13.

    Examples – Walls forming a protected path, smoke resistant lift lobby, smoke stop door – Defined in C/AS2 (First edition, Amendment 3, dated 2 November 2023) Definitions

    Performance Standard:

    BS EN 12101.1:2005 Smoke and heat control systems - Specification for smoke barriers

    NZS 4520:2010 Fire resistant door sets (Original version)

    Specific Design such as Gib Fire Rated Systems - Refer to manufacturers website

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 4520:2010 Fire resistant door sets, (Original version), Section 7 & Appendix A & Appendix C

    Weekly

    Monthly

    6 Monthly & Annually

    Compliance Schedule Handbook:2014 (Amendment 3, dated 14 February 2014), Clause 15.5 B.3-B.17

    Monthly

    6 Monthly

    Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Please note: Daily inspections may be required if the building contains a crowd occupancies CS, CL, CO, CM or other where building work is occurring that may affect a smoke door on an escape route. Refer to guidance at the front section of this document.

  • SS16 - Cable Cars

    SS16 – Cable Cars

    Scope:

    Every cable car must be listed on a compliance schedule where it is attached to or services a building.

    Performance Standard:

    NZS 5270:2005 Cable cars for private residences – Design, construction, installation and maintenance (Original version)

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    Maintenance Standard:Inspection Frequency:

    NZS 5270:2005 Cable cars for private residences – Design, construction, installation and maintenance, (Original version), Sections 16 & 17, Appendix C – Maintenance & Appendix D – IQP inspection

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

    Specific design by the manufacturer, designer or appropriately qualified person

    		As per manufacturers Recommendations & Annually

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