The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that may be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables are listed in alphabetical order and may be present for this particular unit.
Developed test protocol may include:
fire safety system design drawings
fire system Australian Standards
other fire safety system design documentation
project specifications.
Fire safety sub-systems may include:
dry chemical powder systems
emergency evacuation lighting systems
emergency luminaries and exit signs
emergency warning and intercommunication systems
external wall-wetting sprinklers
fire and smoke control systems
fire brigade hydrant and water supply booster and feed connections
fire brigade intervention plans
fire detection and alarm systems
fire fighting equipment
fire hydrants and fire hose reels
fire pump set systems
fire resistant door-sets and roller shutters
fire resistant sealing service penetrations and control joints
fire resistant separating building elements
fire sprinkler deluge systems
fire sprinkler pre-action and dry pipe systems
fire sprinkler systems - domestic, residential, commercial and industrial
gaseous agent suppression systems
high and medium velocity water spray systems
high expansion foam systems
low expansion foam systems
emergency warning and intercommunication system
portable fire extinguishers
smoke and heat venting systems
water mist systems
wet chemical systems.
Relevant standards, codes and legislation may include:
Australian Communications Authority - cabling provider rules
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Australian Standards
Building Code of Australia
building surveyor requirements
client and other stakeholder requirements
dispensations from fire and other regulatory authorities
enterprise operating procedures
federal/state/territory/local government authority legislation and regulations, including:
state or territory building legislation and regulations
state or territory environmental regulations
state or territory fire service legislation and regulations
industry codes of practice
international fire system and equipment standards
plumbing codes
product manufacturer's technical manuals and data sheets
updates and interpretations of the Building Code of Australia
workplace codes of practice.
Test data from fire safety system testing measurements and resultant outcomes may include:
pipe work integrity (leak testing and hydrostatic testing)
response times and sequence of events of system and equipment and their interface with other systems
system and equipment input and output measurements
system and equipment settings and tolerances
water supply and system demand flow and pressures
wiring capacity, protection and integrity.