Fire systems installers are generally specialty subcontractors/practitioners that install and test (commission) fire safety building products and systems in NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings. NCC Class 2 to 9 buildings include, for example, apartments, hotels and commercial and industrial buildings.
Compliance with applicable standards in the NCC, including both active and passive fire safety systems, significantly reduces the risk of the growth and spread of fire. However, if these systems are not designed, installed and tested (commissioned) to the required standards there are risks to the safety of building occupants and firefighters.
The national Building Confidence Report published in 2018 made 24 high-level recommendations to state and territory Building Ministers to address systematic issues and regulatory shortfalls in building related compliance and regulatory standards across Australia. The recommendations included a proposal to require fire systems installers be subject to mandatory registration requirements.
This review forms part of the WA Government’s final stage of considering the Building Confidence Report reforms and will examine the current installation and testing requirements for critical building fire systems in WA to determine if mandatory registration requirements are warranted in this important area of public safety.
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