Some buildings require additional fire safety measures to be installed. These buildings include some residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings depending on their size and purpose. Some examples of Class 2-9 buildings include:
- Units
- Hotel/motel
- Group accommodation
- Offices
- Shops
- Storage facilities
- Public buildings such as schools and libraries
- Aged care facilities
- Health care buildings (hospitals and doctor surgeries)
- Factories
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Storage facilities
The Building Code of Australia requires fire safety measures to be considered on all new and altered/renovated buildings.
Some of the fire safety measures that might be required include:
- Special construction materials
- Automatic fire sprinkler systems
- Self-closing solid-core doors or fire doors
- Exit signs
- Emergency lighting
- Fire hydrants
- Fire hose reels
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire dampers
- Smoke exhaust systems
- Occupant warning systems
- Evacuation plans
The type and scale of fire safety measures required depends on the size and classification of the building (the use of the building) as determined by the Building Code of Australia.