MI187347- Dauan Island Smoke Alarm Replacement Program
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About this tender
Overview Torres Strait Island Regional Council is seeking a contractor to undertake the Dauan Island Smoke Alarm Replacement Program, involving the supply and installation of smoke alarms across dwellings on Dauan Island. Scope Smoke alarms shall be provided in all bedrooms, between areas containing bedrooms, or in any hallway servicing bedrooms and in every other storey of the dwelling, in accordance with the Technical Specification section of the tender document. The completed smoke alarm system shall comply with every aspect of the Amended Act and Regulations. The scope of works to be executed by the Contractor under the SAP generally comprises: Supply and installation or replacement of smoke alarms in accordance with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 and AS3786-2023 Contacting property tenants to arrange and schedule access to dwellings Removal and disposal of existing smoke alarms, recycled in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Local Government Regulations Making good ceilings, including covering any existing holes not covered by new smoke alarms with a blank plate (Clipsal 31/2VXWE or equivalent) Sealing penetrations through fire rated walls using a proprietary fire sealant product suitably rated for the fire rated wall type, and having the wall recertified Asbestos management where ACM is identified, in accordance with Clause 5.7 Testing and commissioning of the smoke alarm installation Liaison, reporting, training of personnel, operation of safety management systems, data collection, and provision of time and location stamped photos to evidence ACM practices and completed works Identifying and reporting to the SR any non-compliant electrical works or circuits (not RCD protected) that smoke alarms are to be connected to Walking the property owner through the completed installation and reading through the smoke alarm fact sheet with tenants, using Appendix E, Smoke Alarm Factsheet Provision of Electrical Certification and a smoke alarm Installer Statement, using Appendix C, Smoke Alarm Certification Contractor Requirements Supply all plant, labour, materials, equipment and any other requirements necessary to undertake the works as detailed in the tender document Perform works in accordance with all trade specific standards, Australian standards, the Standard Method of Measurement, and statutory health, safety and environmental standards, regulations and requirements, including QBuild policies and procedures All work will be assessed against these conditions by a QBuild supervisor Any nominated extent of work is deemed to include compliance with these conditions, and all costs associated with compliance are to be included in the tender submission
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