AS1851 Common requirements
Asset database and Baseline data
The testing process is “dependent on the satisfactory commissioning of fire systems and equipment, together with the required baseline data to ensure that the service provider has the necessary information to execute the service routine”.
Often baseline data is not provided when a new fire systems maintainer is engaged and the first major inspection is used to establish both an asset register and a baseline for ongoing maintenance. It is a requirement for a register of assets to be maintained in order to sign off on any given fire measure.
Defect Classifications
Critical Defect
Critical Defect - A defect that renders the system inoperative
Non-Critical Defect
Non-Critical Defect - A system impairment or faulty component not likely to critically affect the operation of the system
Non-Conformance
Non-Conformance - Missing information or incorrect feature that does not affect the system operation but is required to facilitate ongoing routine service Importantly, all defect and conformance issues MUST be resolved in order to certify compliance of the system.