Does OH&S or Building Control legislation control fire safety compliance? (Where OH&S is Occupational Health and Safety.) This is an interesting question that just seems to get more complex as you get into it. The key thing is, that if you identify by process of elimination that the Building Control legislation does not apply it will still leave you with a duty for life and fire safety under OH&S legislation in Victoria, Australia.
By fire (and life) safety compliance I mean:
- Fire (and life) safety requirements for the physical measures of new and existing buildings and structures;
- Maintenance requirements for safety measures in buildings and structures; and
- Evacuation policies, processes and procedures for existing buildings.
What’s a practical example of where this sort of ambiguity occurs? (more…)
