ESSENTIAL SAFETY MEASURES COMPLIANCE
Essential Safety Measures Compliance in Geelong & Victoria
At Surveyoria, we deliver end-to-end Essential Safety Measures (ESM) audits, reporting, and compliance support.
Protect occupants, safeguard your property, and stay fully compliant with Victoria’s building safety laws through our proactive ESM services. Whether you manage a commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, or public building, Surveyoria makes ESM compliance simple and transparent.
Who Needs ESM Compliance in Victoria?
🟡 Commercial buildings (offices, shops)
🟡 Industrial sites (warehouses, factories)
🟡 Hospitality venues (hotels, restaurants)
🟡 Public buildings (hospitals, aged care, schools)
Owners and facility managers are legally responsible for maintaining ESMs and lodging annual reports.
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What Essential Safety Measures Do We Audit & Support?
Fire Safety Compliance
Typically, verification of fire alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, hydrants, and hose reels.
Exit Routes & Accessibility Checks
Typically is the inspection of exit doors, emergency lighting, signage, paths of travel, and accessibility provisions.
Routine Inspections
ESM inspections typically occur at 3, 6 and 12 months.
Regulatory Reporting & Support
Preparation of Annual Essential Safety Measures Reports (AESMRs) and building owner compliance documentation.
Fire Safety Compliance
Typically verification of fire alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, hydrants, and hose reels.
Exit Routes & Accessibility Checks
Typically is the inspection of exit doors, emergency lighting, signage, paths of travel, and accessibility provisions.
Routine Inspections
ESM inspections typically occur at 3, 6 and 12 months.
Regulatory Reporting & Support
Preparation of Annual Essential Safety Measures Reports (AESMRs) and building owner compliance documentation.
Why Choose Surveyoria for Essential Safety Measures Compliance ?
Registered Expertise
Trusted Building Surveyors with ESM expertise.
Practical Compliance Solutions
Focused on meeting obligations without unnecessary expense.
Clear, Honest Reporting
Straightforward advice in plain language.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Helping you avoid council enforcement and legal penalties.
Essential Safety Measures
Frequently Asked Questions
ESMs include fire protection equipment, emergency exits, lighting, safety signage, and other systems to safeguard occupants.
Most ESMs must be inspected regularly (typically every 3 months or annually) depending on the determination.
Non-compliance can lead to council enforcement notices, fines, and issues leasing, selling, or insuring the property.
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