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Fire Detection System Install SWMS

Install of fire detection systems β€” smoke detectors, heat detectors, beam detectors, aspirating smoke detection. Includes cable run in ceiling void, detector mounting, panel programming, commissioning.

βš–οΈWHS Regulation 2025 & Codes of Practice β€” legally binding from 1 July 2026 (s26A)
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Installation of fire detection systems including detectors, cabling in ceiling voids, panel programming and commissioning. Triggers HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 for work at height exceeding 2 metres.

Hazards identified

3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.

Falls from ladders/EWPs during detector mounting above 2mHIGH

Fatal fall injuries

Electrical contact during panel termination and 240V connectionHIGH

Electrocution or arc burns

Ceiling void entry β€” asbestos, dust, restricted egressMEDIUM

Respiratory disease, entrapment

Control measures

Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination β†’ substitution β†’ isolation β†’ engineering β†’ administrative β†’ PPE.

  1. 1Use rated EWP or platform ladder with fall arrest above 2m
  2. 2Isolate, lock-out and test dead per AS/NZS 4836 before termination
  3. 3Pre-entry asbestos register check; P2 RPE and void lighting mandatory

Applicable Codes of Practice

AS 1670.1:2018βš– Legally binding Β· 1 Jul 2026

Fire detection system design and installation standard

AS/NZS 3000:2018βš– Legally binding Β· 1 Jul 2026

Electrical wiring rules for panel and cabling

High-Risk Construction Work triggered

9
Work at height with risk of fall >2m

Ceiling-mounted detectors and cable runs routinely exceed 2m fall height

Legal consequence

SWMS mandatory before work starts under WHS Reg 291

What you receive

  • βœ“Editable DOCX template β€” Microsoft Word compatible
  • βœ“State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
  • βœ“Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
  • βœ“Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist

Related legislation

  • WHS Act 2011 (model)
  • WHS Regulation 2025
  • AS 2865 β€” Confined spaces
What's in this SWMS

Document details

Regulation
WHS Regulation 2025, Schedule 1 β€” High Risk Construction Work
HRCW Category
Cat 9 (work at height), electrical, confined space access
Hazards Identified
10 hazards with controls
Format
Editable DOCX (Microsoft Word)
Author
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Delivery
Instant download after payment