TERMINALS
FIRE IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURE
Notification of Fire System Isolation
FIP – NORA No.
Sections (A) and (B) must be complete before any impairment. Note, 3 business days’ notice is required.
Call BAC Buildings Facilities (07) 3068 6675 for any questions or further clarification on the Impairment
Procedures in normal business working hours Monday to Friday.
SECTION A - WORKS
To be completed by Company requesting isolation
Company Name
Name and Contact Details of person requesting isolation
Type of Fire System Impairment
Maintenance
Repair
Building Works
NOTE
1.
2.
3.
Simultaneous isolations are not allowed: e.g. Sprinkler & Detection, without a risk assessment.
All current FIPS are to be reviewed prior to creating a new FIP.
Simultaneous isolations and Hot Works are not allowed
System requested to be Isolated
Sprinkler
System
Fire Pump
Fire Hydrant
Alarm /
Detection System
CO2 or Gas
System
Other
Provide a description below of the Building, Location of Impairment, device/systems to be isolated and reason
for isolation. Examples include;

Smoke Detector Address 02.08.15.073, ITB Level 2 Border Force Office for Tenant fitout works

Smoke Detection Zone AZF19, DTB Level 2 Qantas Store for Project XXXX Tenancy refurbishment

Sprinkler Zone N4-Z2, ITB Level 5 Terminal North Plantroom for Flow switch testing
Proposed Time of isolation:
a.m.
p.m.
Date:
Expected duration of impairment:
Will system(s) be fully restored daily?
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


Yes
No
Attach a site drawing showing area to be isolated and affected works area.
Submit the FIP to the Responsible Person for the work. ie Project Manager, Maintenance Co-ordinator, Retail
Manager, Property Manager OR Tenant Facility Manager
Company Requesting isolation to complete this section in consultation with Responsible Person
Area drawings are available on iServer, contact BAC if further drawings are required
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TERMINALS
FIRE IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURE
SECTION B – NOTIFICATION
To be completed by Responsible Person
Responsible Person
Email
Mobile
Date
NOTE
a) Simultaneous isolations are not allowed: e.g. Sprinkler & Detection, without a risk assessment. All
current FIPS are to be reviewed prior to creating a new FIP.
b) Simultaneous isolations and Hot Works are not allowed
c) It is acknowledged that the Responsible Person may not have the requisite experience in Fire Safety
Systems to complete their requirements personally, but they are responsible for ensuring that the review
of the FIP is completed by an appropriately experienced person.
Type of Precautions being taken during isolation
Hot Work Prohibited
Hot Works Permit
Fire Extinguisher or small hose
available
Smoking Controlled
Hot Works Permit Number:
Is either a Fire Watch or
Watchmen required?
Contractor is aware of Emergency Procedures and has contact information on site in case of fire system activation
during the isolation.
The responsible person acknowledges that they have
a) Reviewed the FIP application
b) Have considered the impact of the works on the Fire System, and Building Operations.
c) Taken all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure no impact to occupants or BAC Operations
Email FIP details to BAC Risk and Compliance at [email protected]
Enter Time and Date of Communication:
Email FIP details to BAC Insurer at [email protected] or Fax (03) 9602 5882
Enter Time and Date of Communication:
Email FIP details to BAC Facilities at [email protected],
Enter Time and Date of Communication:
BAC Facilities
Approval Received
Name:
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
Enter Time and Date of Communication
Signature
Once signed, ensure email notifications are sent as detailed
Once signed and approval received from BAC Facilities, send to the Contractor to enable isolation to occur
Any minor last minute changes must be approved by BAC Facilities prior to implementation.
Comments
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FIRE IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURE
SECTION C – ISOLATION and DE-ISOLATION
To be completed by BAC approved Fire Contractor carrying out isolation at the time of the isolation
Activity
Isolation
De-Isolation
Prerequisite
Section B signed by Responsible
Person
Works completed. Contractor has
confirmed all systems are in normal
state and all security doors are secure.
Date of Isolation
Date of De-Isolation
Time and Date of Communication
Time and Date of Communication
Time and Date of Communication
Time and Date of Communication
Responsible Person notified?
Time and Date of Communication
Time and Date of Communication
Any other required
Notifications?
Time and Date of Communication
Time and Date of Communication
Technician Name and
Signature
Technician Company
Date
Log Book Updated?
Aviation Rescue & Fire
Fighting (ARFF) notified?
Phone 07 3860 3210
DTM personally notified?
Phone 07 3406 3171
ASO, confirm all security doors
secure?
Time and Date of Communication
Phone 07 3068 6642
FIP Display at Terminals
FIP Displayed on the front of the
mimic EWIS panel in the Duty Terminal
Managers office.
FIP placed in the Completed display
FIP area on the Fire Panel.
Comments
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