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FIRE SAFETYWhile it may seemlogical, sometimes we allforget the simplest thingsin life. Where did I putthe car keys? Have I hadmy morning coffee?Fire and MaintenanceHand in HandIt is the same when it comesto our buildings and the safetysystems within them.The most basic thoughts areoften the most important. Anysystem is only as good asthe maintenance process thatmaintains it.Trick 2 – Know the significantmilestonesUnderstand that all systems/products have some significantmaintenance costs.Even your fridge packs it in afteryears. Knowing this allows youto plan budgets.Shawn BrosnanTT Building Surveyors Pty LtdWhile it seems complex there aresome simple tricks that can helpensure you are informed. (Beinginformed is about knowingthe expected outcomes not thespecific workings).Trick 1 – Keep a recordIf you can keep a list of thesystems/products installed inyour building you will know theexpected outcomes. You onlyhave to maintain the system asinstalled – not change it everytime a Standard is changed, evenif a maintenance contractor has adifferent opinion to the installer.Trick 3 – Be prepared to askquestionsA person once said that the onlydumb question is the one notasked. If you don’t know whatis being provided or explained,seek more information/betterexplanations/or other advice.These simple tricks will help youmaintain your systems and go along way to ensure that your firesafety is at the highest level.44LASA-Q Focus | Autumn edition 2013