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.