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Fire Safety

Fire can destroy any building. It is impossible to completely prevent the risk of fire but there are plenty of steps to take to minimise the damage done and, more importantly, ensure the safety of persons in the event of a fire.

Fire safety is important to ensure the safety of those who live, work, or visit buildings such as boarding houses, residential flats, offices, shops, warehouses, factories, and assembly buildings.

Council has been involved for many years in the inspection and upgrading of buildings, many of which were erected long before the introduction of the current building standards and were found to be a fire safety risk. The process is a long, ongoing one involving buildings of varying size and classification throughout the City area, but is important in terms of public safety.

Fire Safety Measures such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are vital for ensuring that a property is safe for use.

The Fire Safety Audit Program is a way that Council is making sure buildings meet minimum safety standards.

Smoke alarms are essential for human safety, and it’s now the law for them to be positioned and installed correctly.

Bushfires are a natural part of the Australian landscape; make sure your property is not needlessly at risk.