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22.01.2022 When our Stokes Safety team are booking an Essential Safety Measures audit with clients, common questions we get asked include "what does it involve?" and "how long will it take?" An Essential Safety Measures audit involves a walk around the building, including plant and equipment rooms, pump houses and in some instances the roof space, especially if the auditor is reporting on passive fire items such as fire walls and doors. The sites log books and maintenance paper work ar...e then also reviewed. The site visit and maintenance record review can take less than half an hour for small sites to most of the day for large multi-storey buildings. While our auditor is onsite, it is a great time to ask any Building Compliance questions you may have. If we need to find out further information about any specific questions you ask, then we will do so and we will always provide you with detailed and accurate information. #construction #firesafety #commercialbuildings #safety #healthandsafety #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

21.01.2022 At Stokes Safety we manage compliance auditing through the software Uptick. Uptick provides powerful job and scheduling tools based around comprehensive asset tracking, allowing accurate and efficient reporting to facility management teams, property managers and other stakeholders who require it. Uptick Software has the capability to: Send monthly notices to Council ESM Maintenance Service Providers that maintenance is due. Allows ESM Service Providers to report when ESM ...Maintenance has been completed. Allows clients to access the system to run reports on ESM maintenance completed or not completed, if there are any outstanding defects etc and Uptick also schedules ESM Maintenance to ensure all ESM maintenance is being completed in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards If you wish to know more about Uptick, its functions and the client portal, do not hesitate to call us for a chat. We are happy to explain more about it and show you what the client portal looks like. #firesafety #firesafety #safety #commercialbuildings #constructionmelbourne #healthandsafety #stokessafety

20.01.2022 During this period many offices, and workplaces are vacant. Many of our clients are taking this opportunity to carry out fit outs and other modifications that would otherwise be problematic in busy workplaces. Are you planning on taking advantage of this quiet period? Need advice or a building permit? Do not hesitate to give our Stokes Safety team a call and we can advise on the best way forward. #building #buildingdesign #constructionmelbourne #commercialbuildings #buildingpermits #buildingpermit #stokessafety

19.01.2022 Our Building Surveying team recently assisted a client looking to purchase a property, with the view to using the site for residential care. Our BCA (Building Code of Australia) report identified shortfalls and upgrades required to use the building for residential care so the client could accurately budget for the modifications which will be required. We also advised on change of use and re-classification of the building.... #building #construction #commercialbuilding #commercialproperty #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

17.01.2022 Did you know that at Stokes Safety we are accredited with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria? This enables us to provide Fire Safety Engineering services to DHHS buildings, which is a requirement for hospitals, healthcare settings and supported accommodation. The accreditation provides our qualified and experienced Building Surveyors, to audit and assess fire risk. ... We are then able to recommend steps to minimise fire risk, assess and report on acceptable standards of fire safety and assess and report on specific settings in accordance with the Capital development guidelines- series 7. #healthandsafetyatwork #healthandsafety #healthandsafetyfirst #healthandsafetymanagement #firesafety #staysafe #construction #building #commercialbuildings #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

17.01.2022 Good record keeping of building maintenance and service records is crucial for building owners. The Victorian Building Authority states as a building owner, "you must also keep records of maintenance checks, safety measures and repair work so they can be inspected by a municipal building surveyor or chief officer of the fire brigade. You must make these documents and the annual reports available on request after 24 hours' notice has been given." Here is an example showing why... this is important. In 2007 our Stokes Safety team carried out an Essential Services Maintenance (ESM) inspection within a building in the Melbourne CBD. In 2008 the building was sold and a fire then occurred within the building in the same year. In 2012 Stokes Safety was issued with a subpoena for information relating to the maintenance of the fire systems in a case brought against the prior owners to the building. If the documentation had not been updated by us and instead it showed that ESMs were not adequately maintained, then this could have provided cause for the current owners to pursue further legal action against previous owners. https://www.vba.vic.gov.au//guid/essential-safety-measures #firesafety #commercialbuildings #constructionmelbourne #safety #healthandsafety #stokessafety

17.01.2022 Has the pandemic changed your business and how you work? Are you looking to sublet part of your space? If so, one of the important considerations that needs to be made is a building permit. Issues such as exits, emergency lighting, the location and number of extinguishers and hose reels all need to be examined, in order to achieve compliance and make the workplace safe. If you are thinking about subdividing your space, do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the project and... examine the potential issues. #construction #buildingdesign #constructionmelbourne #architecture #constructionvictoria #buildingpermits #commercialbuildings #stokessafety

16.01.2022 As a building owner or property manager, receiving a building notice from the local council can be daunting. At Stokes Safety our Essential Safety Measures and Building Surveying teams can assist you on managing the process by working through the requirements and liaising with council. Rectifications requiring Building Permits can be managed and issued, leading to a satisfied council and an owner with a safe building.... #construction #safety #building #firesafety #constructionmelbourne #commercialbuildings #healthandsafety #stokessafety

15.01.2022 Our Stokes Safety Building Surveying team was recently involved in a remodel and fit out for a large Hotel with a dining area, outside eating and public bar. Our Surveyors worked in collaboration with the project architects and builder on the 2 storey renovation and extension, which included a demolition and reconstruction of the facade. In order to undertake the project our Surveyors applied for and organised various council consents in a timely manner such as demolition, pl...anning and hoarding. Our Surveyors have worked alongside the owner, architect, and builder to create a modern design with a facade upgrade, which also has enhanced the fire safety features of the building and included upgrades to the fire detection system, emergency lighting and extinguishers, enhanced energy efficiency and access and facilities to people with disabilities. #construction #building #commercialbuildings #buildingdesign #architecture #constructionmelbourne #constructionvictoria #stokessafety

13.01.2022 Make sure that you are prepared to submit your Annual Fire Safety Statement on time and avoid the large fines that come with being late. Follow these key points to ensure things run smoothly and avoid last minute stresses: - Know what assets are in your building... - Have a CFSP to sign off on each asset in your building - Make sure you have all the testing and scheduled repairs up to date and - Three months prior to the AFSS being due is when you can start getting the assets signed off by the CFSP for the year. Contact our Stokes Safety team to find out how we can assist and direct you through the process. #safety #firesafety #fireprotection #healthandsafety #safetyfirst #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

11.01.2022 At Stokes Safety, as a provider of essential services, we are grateful to be able to continue to support and meet client obligations during this challenging time and keep people and buildings safe. As per current government guidelines, businesses that are unable to open for ordinary business activities during stage 4 restrictions, can continue to provide access for the purposes of critical maintenance and safety works including meeting environmental obligations, subject to me...eting the minimum requirements. This includes Essential Safety Measure maintenance and assessments. For more information about stage 4 business restrictions and the application of these for fire protection and safety services see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//premiers-statement-business-r http://www.fpaa.com.au//latest-coronavirus-restrictions.as We take protecting our people, our clients and the community from the further spreading of COVID-19 very seriously and therefore we are committed to taking every possible step to minimise risk whilst also finding ways to continue to service our clients. #firesafety #healthandsafety #safety #safetyfirst #commercialbuilding #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

10.01.2022 If you are looking at purchasing an older building it is beneficial to understand if it complies with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and where the potential gaps are. This is important from a liability and insurance perspective. For example, if a fire was to take place in the building, the underwriter would examine if the building complies with current building regulations. We can assist in preparing Building Code of Australia (BCA) reports, identifying an...y gaps and advising on the best way forward. #commercialbuilding #commercialbuildings #constructionmelbourne #construction #stokessafety

09.01.2022 We recently assisted a large educational organisation with multiple properties to further fine tune their Essential Safety Measure systems and record keeping. Firstly Maintenance Schedules were issued to make sure all ESMs onsite were captured. The Maintenance Schedules were then able to align Essential Safety Measure certificate (AESMR) dates cross the portfolio creating standardised due dates. ... Logbooks were then issued for all sites so records could be kept onsite and sign offs available. The client was also given access to our online management portal, giving them up to the minute snap shots of their portfolio and compliance status whenever they required it. These steps further fine tuned their already existing systems and processes, bringing even more organisation and ease to all involved. Do not hesitate to ask us how we can fine tune your system to make the process easier for all who are involved. #essentialsafety #ESM #firesafety #safety #safetyfirst #compliance #stokessafety

06.01.2022 In NSW the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000 have been amended to place greater emphasis on the assessment of fire safety measures performance. To facilitate this the annual certification of fire safety measures by a 'competent fire safety practitioner' (CFSP) has been introduced. This mean as of the 1st July 2020, all fire safety measures listed on a buildings fire safety schedule will now need to be assessed by a CFSP to achieve annual certification.... Stokes Safety are registered Certified Fire Safety Practitioners, do not hesitate to contact us to sign off on your assets. #safety #safetyfirst #firesafety #legislation #firepractitioner #stokessafety

05.01.2022 Under the Victorian Building Regulations 2018, the owner of a building is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Essential Safety Measures (ESMs) of the building, to ensure they function properly and fulfill their purpose. Essential Safety Measures installed in your building may include: sprinkler systems fire hose reels... fire detectors and alarms fire doors and penetrations in fire rated materials. For the complete list of ESMs, see Schedule 8 of the Building Regulations 2018, and Practice note 23 Maintenance of Essential Safety Measures, VBA Practice Note Dated June 2018 An Annual Essential Safety Measures report and certificate, indicating that the ESMs have been maintained and that appropriate records of maintenance, service and repair work are kept is also required. Compliance is enforced with an inspection carried out of the facility by a member of the fire brigade, council or building enforcement officer. Failure to comply is a breach of the Building Regulations and may result in penalties being imposed and put lives at risk. #safety #construction #firesafety #healthandsafety #commercialbuildings #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety

04.01.2022 We are all doing it tough during the current Covid-19 situation and our Team at Stokes Safety would like to provide our services to anyone out there that could use our help. If you are in the preliminary stages of project planning for a new development, fit outs or refurbishments and in need of a building permit, building code or Australian standards advice, please give a call. Stokes Safety is happy to provide a free 30 minute review of any project plans or provide prelimina...ry feedback on conceptual designs. As well as building surveying consultancy services, we also undertake fire safety compliance audits, OHS assessments and asbestos and confined space registers. Please do not hesitate to give us a call on 1800 058 342, we would like to help. #buildingpermits #commercialbuildings #healthandsafety #constructionmelbourne #stokessafety #buildingdesign #constructionindustry #constructionvictoria

03.01.2022 Did you know when applying for a building permit it is necessary to have "to-scale-plans"? There are several reasons the building surveyor requires accurate plans, including: 1. To get an accurate picture of the scale of the works and the surrounding building layout and assets, 2. As part of the permit process the plans are stamped "approved", this then becomes a record of what works were undertaken as part of the issued permit, and... 3. The permit and plans are submitted to council for their records and review. As part of the project other documentation most often will be required. If you would like to chat about your project and its potential requirements, do not hesitate to contact us. #constructionmelbourne #building #buildingpermits #buildingdesign #constructionvictoria