Know the True Condition of Your Fire Systems
Fire Protection Audits and Reports
Building owners have legal obligations to maintain fire protection systems. Annual fire safety statements must be completed. Essential safety measures require regular inspection and testing.
Adsero conducts fire protection audits that go beyond checkbox compliance. We assess system condition, identify deficiencies, and provide clear recommendations for remediation. Our reports give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your building.
What We Assess
Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Systems
- System coverage and compliance with current standards
- Pipe condition and evidence of corrosion or degradation
- Pump operation and performance testing results
- Tank condition, capacity, and water quality
- Valve accessibility and operation
- Hose reel condition and coverage
- Signage and labelling
Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Head coverage, type, and condition
- Obstruction to sprinkler discharge patterns
- Pipe condition and support adequacy
- Control valve arrangements and accessibility
- Water supply adequacy for current building use
- System modifications and their compliance implications
- Testing records and maintenance history
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- Detector coverage and type suitability
- Panel condition and functionality
- Zone arrangement and documentation
- Occupant warning effectiveness
- Interface with other building systems
- Connection to monitoring services
- Testing and maintenance compliance
Passive Fire Protection
- Fire door condition, operation, and certification
- Evidence of fire rating compromise
- Penetration sealing completeness and condition
- Documented passive fire protection register
Our Reports
Every audit engagement produces a comprehensive report written for your needs
Executive Summary
A clear overview of system condition and key findings. Written in plain language for building owners and managers who need to understand the situation quickly.
Detailed Findings
System-by-system assessment against relevant standards and regulations. Specific identification of deficiencies with supporting photographs and evidence.
Risk Assessment
Prioritisation of findings based on safety impact and compliance urgency. Helps you allocate resources to the most important issues first.
Remediation Recommendations
Clear, actionable recommendations for addressing each deficiency. Includes scope descriptions suitable for contractor quotation where relevant.
Compliance Roadmap
Suggested timeline for remediation works considering regulatory requirements, practical constraints, and budget considerations.
Audit Types
Annual Fire Safety Statement Support
Building owners must complete annual fire safety statements confirming that essential safety measures have been assessed and are capable of operating to required standards.
- Inspection and assessment of all fire safety measures
- Identification of any measures not meeting required performance
- Recommendations for remediation where needed
- Documentation supporting annual statement completion
Compliance Audits
When you need to understand your building's compliance status, we conduct thorough assessments against relevant regulations and standards.
- Building Code of Australia compliance review
- Australian Standards compliance assessment
- Fire safety schedule verification
- Identification of compliance gaps and remediation requirements
Pre-Purchase Due Diligence
Before acquiring a building, you need to understand fire protection liabilities.
- Assessment of fire system condition and compliance
- Identification of likely remediation requirements
- Cost estimates for bringing systems to compliance
- Risk assessment to inform acquisition decisions
Essential Safety Measures Assessment
Essential safety measures require regular assessment by competent persons.
- Competent person statements for relevant measures
- Identification of measures not meeting required standards
- Recommendations for maintenance or upgrade
- Documentation for building compliance records
Our Process
Scope Discussion
We discuss your requirements to understand what you need. Is this for annual compliance? Pre-purchase due diligence? Response to an authority notice?
Documentation Review
Before site attendance, we review available documentation including fire safety schedules, previous inspection reports, as-built drawings, and maintenance records.
Site Inspection
We conduct a thorough site inspection assessing all relevant fire protection systems. We document findings with photographs and notes.
Reporting
We prepare a comprehensive report addressing your requirements. Reports are delivered within agreed timeframes.
Ongoing Support
We can assist with remediation planning, contractor briefings, and follow-up inspections to verify works.
Who This Is For
Building Owners
Needing to understand fire protection compliance status and remediation requirements for their properties.
Property Managers
Responsible for essential safety measures compliance and annual fire safety statement completion.
Strata Managers
Managing common property fire protection obligations for residential and commercial strata schemes.
Purchasers
Conducting due diligence before property acquisition who need independent assessment of fire protection condition.
Building Certifiers
Requiring independent engineering assessment of fire protection systems as part of building certification processes.
Government and Council
Needing independent fire protection assessment for owned or leased properties.
Independent Engineering Assessment
Fire protection contractors often provide audit services as part of their maintenance offerings. This creates potential conflict of interest, as deficiencies identified can lead directly to remediation work for the same company.
Adsero is an engineering consultancy with no contracting arm. Our assessments are independent. We identify what is actually deficient, not what might generate work. Our reports can be used to obtain competitive quotes from multiple contractors, ensuring you get fair pricing for remediation works.
RPEQ Registered
Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
Professional Mechanical Engineer
Qualified engineering professionals
Extensive Construction Experience
Practical understanding of how systems get built
Request an Audit
Contact Adsero to discuss your fire protection audit requirements. We will provide a clear scope and fee proposal based on your building and needs.