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.

Red fire-hose reel, smoke detectors and exit door – essential safety measures

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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