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Questions about a Code of Conduct for Fire Safety Engineers

1. Do you agree with the proposed benefits of a Code of Conduct for Fire Safety Engineers?

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Radio button: Ticked No
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2. Are there drawbacks to implementing a Code of Conduct for Fire Safety Engineers?

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Radio button: Ticked No
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3. Do you agree with the proposed scope of the Code?

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Questions about model guidance – fire authority role and triggers

4. Are there benefits to a nationally consistent role for fire authorities?

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Radio button: Ticked Yes
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6. Do you believe the triggers for the involvement of fire authorities should be consistent across jurisdictions?

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Radio button: Ticked Yes
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If you agree with NCC clause-related triggers, do you agree with the list below, which was provided by the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC)?

CP1 Structural stability during a fire Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP1 Structural stability during a fire Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP1 Structural stability during a fire Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
CP2 Spread of fire Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP2 Spread of fire Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP2 Spread of fire Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
CP3 Spread of fire and smoke in health and residential care buildings Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP3 Spread of fire and smoke in health and residential care buildings Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP3 Spread of fire and smoke in health and residential care buildings Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
CP4 Safe conditions for evacuation Agree Radio button: Not checked Agree CP4 Safe conditions for evacuation Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP4 Safe conditions for evacuation Disagree Radio button: Checked Disagree
CP5 Behaviour of concrete external walls in a fire Agree Radio button: Not checked Agree CP5 Behaviour of concrete external walls in a fire Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP5 Behaviour of concrete external walls in a fire Disagree Radio button: Checked Disagree
CP6 Fire protection of service equipment Agree Radio button: Not checked Agree CP6 Fire protection of service equipment Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP6 Fire protection of service equipment Disagree Radio button: Checked Disagree
CP7 Fire protection of emergency equipment Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP7 Fire protection of emergency equipment Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP7 Fire protection of emergency equipment Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
CP8 Fire protection of openings and penetrations Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP8 Fire protection of openings and penetrations Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP8 Fire protection of openings and penetrations Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
CP9 Fire brigade access Agree Radio button: Checked Agree CP9 Fire brigade access Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure CP9 Fire brigade access Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
DP4 Exits Agree Radio button: Checked Agree DP4 Exits Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure DP4 Exits Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
DP5 Fire-isolated exits Agree Radio button: Checked Agree DP5 Fire-isolated exits Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure DP5 Fire-isolated exits Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
DP6 Paths of travel to exits Agree Radio button: Checked Agree DP6 Paths of travel to exits Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure DP6 Paths of travel to exits Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
DP7 Evacuation lifts Agree Radio button: Checked Agree DP7 Evacuation lifts Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure DP7 Evacuation lifts Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP1.3 Fire hydrants Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP1.3 Fire hydrants Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP1.3 Fire hydrants Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP1.4 Automatic fire suppression systems Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP1.4 Automatic fire suppression systems Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP1.4 Automatic fire suppression systems Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP1.5 Fire-fighting services in buildings under construction Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP1.5 Fire-fighting services in buildings under construction Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP1.5 Fire-fighting services in buildings under construction Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP1.6 Fire control centres Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP1.6 Fire control centres Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP1.6 Fire control centres Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP2.1 Automatic warning for sleeping occupants Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP2.1 Automatic warning for sleeping occupants Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP2.1 Automatic warning for sleeping occupants Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP2.2 Safe evacuation routes Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP2.2 Safe evacuation routes Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP2.2 Safe evacuation routes Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP3.1 Stretcher facilities Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP3.1 Stretcher facilities Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP3.1 Stretcher facilities Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP3.2 Emergency lifts Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP3.2 Emergency lifts Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP3.2 Emergency lifts Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP4.1 Visibility in an emergency Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP4.1 Visibility in an emergency Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP4.1 Visibility in an emergency Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
EP4.3 Emergency warning and intercom systems Agree Radio button: Checked Agree EP4.3 Emergency warning and intercom systems Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure EP4.3 Emergency warning and intercom systems Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
P2.7.5 Buildings in bushfire prone areas Agree Radio button: Checked Agree P2.7.5 Buildings in bushfire prone areas Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure P2.7.5 Buildings in bushfire prone areas Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
P2.7.6 Private bushfire shelters Agree Radio button: Checked Agree P2.7.6 Private bushfire shelters Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure P2.7.6 Private bushfire shelters Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree
GP5.1 Bushfire resistance Agree Radio button: Checked Agree GP5.1 Bushfire resistance Unsure Radio button: Not checked Unsure GP5.1 Bushfire resistance Disagree Radio button: Not checked Disagree

Questions about model guidance – early advice

12. Do you agree there is a need for fire authorities to provide guidance at the conceptual stage of building design?

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If you agree with fire authorities providing guidance at the conceptual stage of building design, should this requirement be set out in legislation, occur at the request of the building designers or through another trigger?

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Radio button: Unticked At the request of the building designers
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13. Do you believe fire authorities should be advice authorities or consent authorities?

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Radio button: Ticked Consent
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Questions about model guidance – education and experience

14. Do you agree that fire safety experts who assess applications on behalf of fire authorities should be similarly educated, competent and experienced as fire safety engineers?

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Questions about model guidance – advice to industry

15. Should fire authorities provide guidance on their websites on any additional matters to help building designers meet the needs of fire authorities?

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