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Risk/consequences. (Is the consequence greater with the proposed solution than if the deemed-to-satisfy provisions
were used?) If consequences are greater for the proposed alternative solution, then substantial re-checking and
justification may be required.
Maintenance of the essential safety measures impacted by the alternative solution.
consideration of maintenance
Where an alternative solution is proposed or used which requires measures other than those contained within this manual
or which requires a varied order of maintenance than recommended by the manual, the owner/designer must specify as part
of the application to the RBS the maintenance required to ensure that any essential safety measure assessed as part of the
alternative solution is maintained. It is then the responsibility of the RBS, when assessing the alternative solution, to include
an assessment on any maintenance proposed.
It is recommended that when the RBS assesses an alternative solution the designer is consulted to determine the appropriate
maintenance requirements and frequency.
When an RBS issues an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection, they specify the essential safety measure and its
maintenance appropriate to the alternative solution. Owners should note that the maintenance may not be to an Australian
Standard, such as AS 1851, but rather to a specific requirement developed by the designer. An RBS must ensure that the owner
of the building is provided with all the necessary documentation to carry out the maintenance of the essential safety measure.
This may include:–
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Development of a maintenance regime in consultation with the designer.
Input into the development of maintenance documentation.
Use of other documentation such international standards and codes.
Manufacturer-specific maintenance requirements.
Development of specific frequencies of maintenance that may be required.
Development of log sheets for owners.
Owners or maintenance personnel need to be made fully aware of any alternative solutions in a building and the
maintenance requirements of the essential safety measures to ensure that the building always remains compliant with
the alternative solution.
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