Note: If a zone has been removed from an existing system, a page with the wording (number) has been removed” in a prominent font size, followed by a brief “Zone explanation, is to be inserted in lieu of the AZ diagram. The overlaying of colour coded circuit diagrams may be accepted for addressable systems, providing any overlay is clearly legible and the AZ’s displayed are limited to no more than four (4), this must be discussed with the Building Safety Consultant in your area prior to implementation. Failure to provide suitable AZ diagrams delay approval and building occupancy and under certain circumstances may be considered a breach of permit conditions. 7.3 Existing systems It is the responsibility of the contracted installer to ensure that the relevant Zone diagram is updated to the requirements of AS1670.1 and section 7.2 of this Code (New Systems). The updated zone diagram MUST be included in the A4 Zone Diagram Folder at the conclusion of building works. For access to the relevant Zone Diagram, refer to 7.4 of this Code. 7.4 Technical information Where the manufacturer’s technical information is not available due to the age of the installed devices, a waiver for this requirement is to be sought from the TFS on a case by case basis and the amount of missing information is to be recorded in this folder. The location of the ASE aerial must be indicated on the device specification and the Installers working diagrams. 7.5 System Diagrams As installed diagrams, Block Plans and A4 Zone Diagrams belong to the building owner. The permit holder who originally installs the system is to: Supply electronic drawings to the building owner / owners representative on completion of the works with as installed drawings and a block plan of the building. Inform the building owner / owners representative the requirements of AS1851 and this Code to maintain electronic copies of drawings throughout the life of the installation. Following building works, the permit holder is to: Comply with the requirements of AS1670.1-2015 Section 3.5 (incl. Appendix J) Request the previous zone diagram and block plan from the building owner / owners representative to: Update the diagram to indicate the finished floor plan of the building.
Note: If a zone has been removed from an existing system, a page with the wording “Zone (number) has been removed” in a prominent font size, followed by a brief explanation, is to be inserted in lieu of the AZ diagram. The overlaying of colour coded circuit diagrams may be accepted for addressable systems, providing any overlay is clearly legible and the AZ’s displayed are limited to no more than four (4), this must be discussed with the Building Safety Consultant in your area prior to implementation. Failure to provide suitable AZ diagrams delay approval and building occupancy and under certain circumstances may be considered a breach of permit conditions. 7.3 Existing systems It is the responsibility of the contracted installer to ensure that the relevant Zone diagram is updated to the requirements of AS1670.1 and section 7.2 of this Code (New Systems). The updated zone diagram MUST be included in the A4 Zone Diagram Folder at the conclusion of building works. For access to the relevant Zone Diagram, refer to 7.4 of this Code. 7.4 Technical information Where the manufacturer’s technical information is not available due to the age of the installed devices, a waiver for this requirement is to be sought from the TFS on a case by case basis and the amount of missing information is to be recorded in this folder. The location of the ASE aerial must be indicated on the device specification and the Installers working diagrams. 7.5 System Diagrams As installed diagrams, Block Plans and A4 Zone Diagrams belong to the building owner. The permit holder who originally installs the system is to: Supply electronic drawings to the building owner / owners representative on completion of the works with as installed drawings and a block plan of the building. Inform the building owner / owners representative the requirements of AS1851 and this Code to maintain electronic copies of drawings throughout the life of the installation. Following building works, the permit holder is to: Comply with the requirements of AS1670.1-2015 Section 3.5 (incl. Appendix J) Request the previous zone diagram and block plan from the building owner / owners representative to: Update the diagram to indicate the finished floor plan of the building.
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