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Compliance starts with knowledge and understanding.

Are you benefiting from experienced guidance?

Expert training on fire safety revolves around a deep understanding of a buildings specified systems in order to adhere to all the legal standards, requirement and codes that apply to fire safety.

With 38 Years Industry Experience in Fire Protection and Building Compliance, 
Graeme Matthews is able to draw on his experience as a Tester, Surveyor, Service Technician, Service Manager, National Operations Manager and National Engineering Manager and LANSAR team member.

As a qualified I.Q.P for SS1, SS3/2, SS2, SS4, SS13, SS14.2, SS15. Graeme is an expert in Building Act consultancy and technical audits, providing Technical support advisory services to the MBIE. Graeme’s scope was to review standard operating procedures, develop staff training workshops and complete competency assessments in relation to specified systems testing and inspection compliance for BWOF purposes across the Fire business in NZ.

The outcome of Graeme’s Competency Framework Audit was to provide a comprehensive 136 page workbook for AquaFire® staff as part of the training workshops. AquaFire owns this content and will use it for further training with new employees. The content was based on his work with MBIE.

On completion of the training and assessment, Graeme provided a competency framework for all participants which was delivered in five key areas:

1.  AquaFire® Internal
2.  NZ Legislation
3.  NZ Compliance regulations
4.  NZ Specified Systems
5.  In Field Assessments

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At AquaFire® we are able to utilise this framework to build ongoing training plans for our staff, including inductions of new staff to provide the highest level of competentcy, ensuring that your building meets legal and regulatory requirements for fire safety.

Mitigate your
compliance
risks and
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A fire protection compliance assessment evaluates the hazards that a fire presents to a premises and the people in it. Find out how AquaFire can assist you to manage your obligations effectively with a FREE compliance assessment. Simply enter your name and we’ll be in touch to book your assessment.

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