Changes to portable fire equipment licences
Portable fire equipment and hose reel licences transitioned to the portable stream under the new framework which commenced on 1 May 2021.
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Key changes for transitioning licensees:
- There are changes for licensees transitioning to the new ‘certify’ classes
- ‘Install and maintain’ class automatically transitioned, however the scope of work for licensees who transitioned from the 'fire hydrants and hose reels - inspect and test' licence class also temporarily includes, until 31 October 2021, the former scope of work (inspect and test of fire hydrants and hose reels). From 1 November 2021, licensees will require an additional class for this work.
Former licence classes that have transitioned:
- Portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only) PI*
- Portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only) – occupational.
- Fire protection upskilling requirements
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- New fire protection framework
- Certify classes changes
- Emergency lighting licence changes
- Fire detection, alarm & warning system licence changes
- Sprinkler and suppression systems licence changes
- Fire hydrants, hose reels & pumps licence changes
- Fire safety professional licence changes
- Changes to portable fire equipment licences
- Passive fire licence changes
- Special hazard suppression systems licence changes
Last reviewed: 29 Nov 2021
Last published: 29 Nov 2021
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