Building Code Compliance in Australia is essential for Occupancy of any building and is one of the major factors of a delayed project.

Here at Pacific Signage we take your Architectural plans and interpret the plans / Fire Reports and design signs to suit the areas that are required from Fire Doors to Braille toilet door signs we can supply a whole building to have it ready for Certificate.

A Schedule of Signage is completed and supplied from the plans, from there we adjust with your specifications and within code to create shop drawings for approval along with samples.

We can also supply one off signs and building signage upgrades, feel free to email us with any questions or queries.

We can supply and install to all parts of Australia.

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Fire Door Regulations & other statutory signage requirements

We can advise on Fire Door regulations and other Statutory requirements for buildings.  Whether for an existing building being refurbished, or a new development under construction, we provide advice on the signs needed to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Developers and Builders feel free to send through plans for an obligation free service to draw up a schedule of the statutory signage required to comply to Australian standards. 

We are familiar with the wording and specifications required in the various codes. When the certifying authority or certifier inspects the building, signage with full compliance must be in place. Incorrect wording on fire doors for instance can delay the issuing of an Occupation Certificate, which becomes a costly mistake for a builder or developer.

FIRE SAFETY DOOR - DO NOT OBSTRUCT - DO NOT KEEP OPEN

For use in States other than New South Wales.  This sign is required in the following locations:

1  On every door leading into a fire stair from the inside the building, including from a carpark, corridor, plant room or roof.  The sign is required on one face of the door only, on the approach side of the door.

2   On all doors between isolated fire compartments that are required to be kept closed (not on doors held open on magnets).  Most commonly, these are in corridors, but may be in car parks separate fire compartments have been created.  In this situation, the sign is required on both faces of the door, and on both doors if double doors.

FIRE DOOR WITH NSW FIRE DOOR OFFENCES

For use in New South Wales only.  Offences relating to fire exit signage must be displayed adjacent to the door with the correct wording. We would usually place this above the exit level braille.

FIRE SAFETY DOOR - DO NOT OBSTRUCT

This sign is required in the following situations:

1   On BOTH faces of a door leading from a fire isolated exit to a road or open space,

2   On BOTH faces of an egress door leading from inside a building to the open space, for instance an office space or warehouse (where there will also normally also be an illuminated exit sign).

3   On BOTH faces of smoke doors between fire compartments which are held on alarm activated magnets.  If these are double doors, signs are required on both doors.

 NSW FIRE DOOR OFFENCE NOTICES

This wording is required ‘adjacent to (but not within) a doorway providing access to a fire isolated stairway, passageway or ramp'.

Separate fire door sign (Code FD2) and NSW Fire Door Offence plates (code FDO1) will be required, and the offence plate will have to be located on the wall.

 MAIN SWITCHROOM

The electrical authorities will normally require one or more signs to indicate the location of the main switchroom, such as "MAIN SWITCHROOM LOCATED IN CARPARK ADJACENT TO RAMP".

These will be custom made to suit individual wording.

 BRAILLE SIGNAGE

Braille signage Clause D3.6 of the BCA requires the Braille and tactile signs be utilised in all buildings other than private residences for sanitary (toilet) facilities, and to indicate entrances and lifts which are accessible.

Toilet signs are to be located on the wall (not on the door), on the hardware(door knob) side, with the line of Braille between 1250 mm and 1350 mm above floor level, at least 50 mm from the jamb. If this is not possible, it should be located on the hinge side. If that is not possible, it should be located on the door.

Each fire door access leading to fire stairs requires to have Braille and tactile EXIT LEVEL as per diagram above

Fire Safety Door - Do Not Obstruct - Do Not Keep Open. Required by law to all fire stairs within a building from the level exiting into the stairs. Part of this is a Braille Exit Level that is required to be placed on the hardware side of the door.

What is Statutory Signage:

Statutory signage in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, refers to the legally required signs that must be displayed in specific places to convey important information or regulations.

These signs are established by various laws and regulations to ensure safety, compliance, and proper communication with the public.

The types of statutory signage in NSW can cover a wide range of areas, including road and traffic signs, workplace safety signs, building and construction signs, health and safety signs, and more. Each category has its own set of requirements and specifications outlined by relevant authorities.For example, road and traffic signs in NSW are governed by the Road Transport Act 2013 and the Road Rules 2014.

These signs include speed limits, stop signs, pedestrian crossings, and regulatory signs that indicate specific rules or prohibitions for drivers.Workplace safety signs are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and visitors.

They are required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and cover areas such as hazard identification, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.In construction sites, statutory signage is crucial to alert workers and the public to potential dangers and inform them about site-specific regulations. These signs must comply with the Work Health and Safety (Construction Work) Code of Practice 2015.For public health and safety, statutory signage can be found in places such as swimming pools, restaurants, hospitals, and public facilities.

These signs provide information about hygiene practices, emergency exits, and other essential guidelines to protect the public.It's important for individuals and organizations in NSW to adhere to the regulations concerning statutory signage to ensure compliance with the law and maintain safety standards for the community.

Properly displaying and following these signs contributes to creating a safe and orderly environment for everyone