Compliance & AS 1851

Under AS 1851, most fire extinguishers in Queensland workplaces require a 6-monthly service inspection and a full overhaul every 5 years. This guide explains the service schedule, what each inspection covers, how to check if your extinguishers are overdue, and the penalties for non-compliance.

A plain-English guide to AS 1851-2012 compliance for Queensland businesses. Covers what the standard requires, the 6-monthly and 5-yearly service schedule, what inspectors check, how to read service tags, record-keeping obligations, and the penalties for non-compliance under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.