CPCPFS3042 — Conduct annual routine service of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

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120 assessable components: 4 elements (24 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 83 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan the work.

1.1Determine and apply annual routine service operations requirements from AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment (section 1) and appropriate legislative and industry codes.
1.2Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
1.3Arrange and confirm appropriate time for conducting the annual routine service with the site contact.
1.4Select and check tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) for serviceability and report any faults.

2 Conduct inspections and record results.

2.1Confirm attendance on site with site contact and follow workplace and organisational procedures for signing in.
2.2Follow site procedures for notifying occupants and/or staff of annual routine service.
2.3Isolate control and indicating equipment (CIE), system interfaces and other plant according to site requirements.
2.4Apply appropriate workplace procedures and risk control measures when inspecting water-based fire-suppression systems.
2.5Identify key control valves and determine their functions regarding installation drawings to conduct routine inspection and tests.
2.6Identify all defects and non-conformances and report according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
2.7Perform and record visual inspections on complex components.
2.8Perform visual installation and design survey inspections.
2.9Prepare installation and design survey report.

3 Conduct full function test on water-based components only.

3.1Confirm appropriate time to conduct full function test with client and discuss the process and shutdowns likely to occur during test.
3.2Confirm coordination of other trades and technicians required to conduct full function test.
3.3Determine from system interface diagram the interfaced system required to operate.
3.4Isolate alarm signalling equipment.
3.5Perform annual testing according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
3.6Conduct test and confirm operation of all required water-based fire protection system according to the system interface diagram.
3.7Reinstate systems.
3.8Identify and document all defects and non-conformances and report according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment requirements.
3.9Prepare and forward to persons for action.

4 Clean up.

4.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability reporting any damage, store and secure according to workplace procedures.

Performance evidence

conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a general sprinkler system with pumpset system
conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a combined sprinkler and hydrant systems
conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a deluge system
conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a pre-action system
conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a pressure reducing valve
conducting relevant an annual routine service (other than water flow testing) on a pressure relief valve
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on pipework external condition
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on sprinkler head condition
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on sprinkler head obstructions
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on sprinkler head location and spacing
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on sprinkler head compatibility and ambient conditions (response time index (RTI) and sprinkler head and spray pattern)
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on external sprinkler requirements
performing two installation and design surveys, one physical and one desktop survey (e.g. plans, specifications, photographic evidence, case studies) on a Class 2-9 building greater than 5000 square metres to produce an inspection report on design standard suitable for current building occupation requirements, such as classification and storage height

Knowledge evidence

definitions of basic principles of operation and purpose of components of complex water-based fire protection systems
general operation of a gauge
general operation of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
metric and imperial pressure gauge readings
air compressors fitted to systems
circulation and system pressure relief valves
flow switches and associated testing equipment
isolating valves associated with water-based fire-suppression system
pressure gauges
pressure reducing equipment
pumpsets associated with water-based fire-suppression system
pump starting switches
purpose and key requirements of system block plan for installations installed since 1972
suction inlet strainers and screens on a static water supply for water-based fire-suppression system
system main alarm bell and/or alarm strobe indicating building entry point for emergency personnel
system pressure gauge schedules, where required
water-based fire-suppression system control and alarm valves and ancillary equipment for control and alarm operation indication/interface
water supply tanks, water level indicators and automatic inflow valves
water supply underground key-operated valve location
fuel gauges
indicators
main isolating switch
terminology used in relation to water-based fire-suppression systems
water-based fire-suppression system applications as defined in AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems or AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations -- System design, installation and commissioning
dangerous goods regulations
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations
work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes
relevant Commonwealth and state or territory building acts, regulations and codes, such as National Construction Code (NCC)
AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
client-specific contractual requirements
documentation and information systems and processes
legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices
flow switches
pressure switches
tamper switches
valve positioning switches
building heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services
fire brigade monitoring providers
warning systems
fire indicator panel (FIP)
applying inspections, tests and survey requirements to equipment and systems, according to relevant Australian standards, to determine that they are capable of operating as intended when originally installed
applying inspections, tests and survey requirements to equipment and systems, according to relevant Australian standards, to determine that they are still suitable for the fire hazard or risk being protected, as no change in occupancy or use of the area protected has occurred since the equipment or system was installed or last modified
applying inspections, tests and survey requirements to equipment and systems, according to relevant Australian standards, to determine that they are providing the coverage and protection needed to meet original design and performance requirements
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with legislative and industry requirements such as building’s essential services or fire safety measures listing
annual frequency inspection, testing and surveying activities, except water flow proving testing
operating pressure reducing valves to verify operation is at required pressures
operating pressure relief valves to verify operation is at required pressures
operating accelerator/exhauster and double interlock valves to verify operation is at required pressures and delivery time on dry pipe or pre-action systems
double interlock systems
pressure reducing systems
accelerator/exhauster systems
associated control valve trim
activation small bore pipework to the alarm and control valve assembly
alternate wet or dry systems
combined sprinkler or hydrant systems
deluge systems
dry systems
pre-action or recycle systems
residential and domestic systems
tail-end systems
installation and design survey information which may include the annual survey required by AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment, to determine that water-based fire-suppression systems design and installation are not impaired by changes to building structure
installation and design survey information which may include the annual survey required by AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment, to determine that water-based fire-suppression systems design and installation are not impaired by changes to occupant use
installation and design survey information which may include the annual survey required by AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment, to determine that water-based fire-suppression systems design and installation are not impaired by changes to environment
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation requirements: building classification
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation requirements: storage heights
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation requirements: external sprinkler requirements
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation requirements: pipework corrosion or damage
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: sprinkler head requirements
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: compatibility and ambient conditions
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: head condition
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: head location and spacing
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: head obstructions
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: spray pattern
installation and design surveys conducted from floor level to identify design standard suitable for current building occupation: temperature rating and RTI
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts
checking desiccant condition (air dryer or crystals, water separator bowl) and cleaning or replacing as required
checking oil level and visually assessing condition of oil on air compressor
reference to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment schedules of work conducted at regular frequencies that relate to the work scope for weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing activities
how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
tools, materials and equipment used for conducting routine services of complex water-based fire-suppression systems
WHS requirements for conducting routine services of complex water-based fire-suppression systems

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