Mechanical Air Handling Systems
Inspection, Test And Routine Servicing
Air-handling systems are installed to ensure an adequate level of indoor air quality and to control the accumulation of harmful contamination.
There are more standards than just AS1851 for maintenance of Air-handling Systems. There is also -
Air-handling and water system of building - microbial control AS3666.2 operation and maintenance.
Air-handling and water system of building - microbial control AS3666.3 Performance - base maintenance of cooling water systems.
Air-handling and water system of building - microbial control AS3666.4 Performance - base maintenance of air-handling systems (ducts and components).
Where You Can Go To See What Is Fully Required To Comply?
Maintenance Standard
AS1851.Section 12
Minimum Standards of Performance
AS/NZS1668.1-1998
AS/NZS3666.2-2011
AS/NZS3666.3-2011
AS/NZS3666.4-2011
Inspection Intervals
All routine inspected and tested shall be in accordance with AS1851.2012.
| Equipment Type | Monthly | 3 Monthly | 6 Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire dampers | ||||
| Smoke dampers | ||||
| Air control dampers | ||||
| Kitchen exhaust | ||||
| Outdoor air intakes | ||||
| Automatic smoke and heat vents | ||||
| Fire curtains and smoke curtains | ||||
| Motorized windows and shutters | ||||
| Electric heaters- duct mounted | ||||
| Variable frequency inverters | ||||
| Pneumatic compressor/receiver station | ||||
| Motor control centres | ||||
| Power supplies—main switchboards | ||||
| Fire isolated exit pressurization systems | ||||
| System changeover under fire condition | ||||
| Smoke exhaust systems | ||||
| System shutdown | ||||
| Active fire and smoke control systems | ||||
| Smoke reservoirs |