ESM & Fire Protection Services for Apartment Buildings in Melbourne – Why Owners Corporations Trust Compliance Services for Essential Safety Measures (ESM) & Fire Protection
Keeping apartment buildings safe isn’t just about compliance – it’s about protecting lives. With high occupancy, shared spaces, and complex building systems, fire protection and Essential Safety Measures (ESM) servicing is critical to maintaining a safe living environment and managing risk.
At Compliance Services, we work with Owners Corporations, building managers, and property professionals across Melbourne to ensure apartment buildings meet all fire safety obligations – reliably, efficiently and cost effectively.
Some of the most common ESMs in apartment buildings include:
Fire Indicator Panels (FIP) – serviced monthly
Emergency and exit lighting systems – serviced every 6 months
Fire extinguishers and fire hose reels – serviced every 6 months
Fire hydrant systems – serviced every 6 months
Sprinkler systems (including booster assemblies and pump sets) – serviced monthly and 6 monthly depending on component
Mechanical ventilation for basement carparks – serviced quarterly
Fire Doors & Smoke Doors – inspected annually
Penetrations through fire rated materials – annually
Means of egress (clear paths of travel and access to exits) – checked quarterly
Evacuation diagrams – reviewed every 5 years or when layout changes
Contact us today for ESM servcing at your apartment building.