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BUILDING ACT 1975 - SECT 231AE What is the fire safety standard (RCB)

BUILDING ACT 1975 - SECT 231AE

What is the fire safety standard (RCB)

231AE What is the fire safety standard (RCB)

(1) The
"fire safety standard (RCB)" is—
(a) QDC, part MP 2.3; or
(b) any other standard prescribed under a regulation for ensuring all the residents of an RCB may be safely evacuated in the event of a fire in the RCB.
(2) A prescribed standard may, for fire safety purposes, provide for all or any of the following for the RCB—
(a) the minimum ratio of nominated persons to residents of the RCB;
(b) the provision and maintenance of fire safety systems;
(c) training programs for persons employed in, and residents of, an RCB about—
(i) fire management and prevention; or
(ii) emergency evacuation;
(d) any other matter to provide appropriately for the safety of persons in an RCB.
(3) In this section—


"nominated person" means—
(a) a person employed in the RCB; or
(b) another person who is able to physically assist a resident to evacuate the RCB during an emergency.