The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board
The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board
(the Board) administers the fire protection division of the Ozone
Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Regulations 1995 (the
Regulations) on behalf of the Australian Government.
Functions of the Board include:
- Identification, promotion, and support of 'best practice'
activities throughout the fire protection industry.
- Management of the permit and licensing system to ensure
applicants meet minimum standards of competency prior to granting
of Extinguishing Agent Handling Licences (EAHL) and Extinguishing
Agent Trading Authorisations (EATA).
- Implementation of effective communication and consultation with
the fire protection industry to encourage and facilitate regulatory
compliance.
- Development and distribution of ozone depleting substance and
synthetic greenhouse gas (ODS & SGG) learning and assessment
resources to support those working in the fire protection
industry.
- Undertaking review and audit activities to ensure fire
protection industry compliance with the Ozone Protection and
Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (the Act).
Recent News
FPIB launches Alternative Technology Recognition
Program
2
MARCH 2021
The FPIB is pleased to advise that nominations are now open for
the newly created Alternative Technology Recognition Program.
The program aims to recognise businesses that have transitioned
away from using scheduled extinguishing substances (ozone depleting
substances and synthetic greenhouse gases) in favour of cleaner
alternatives. The program extends to decommissioning a system that
used a scheduled substance. If you are interested in nominating
your business or a business you have completed work for as a
contractor, please complete the
nomination form and send to ozone@fpib.com.au
Updated Good Practice Guide now available
8 FEBRUARY 2021
The FPIB has updated its Good Practice Guide - a useful resource
for fire technicians and companies seeking best practice advice
when it comes to the use of scheduled agents in gaseous fire
suppression systems and portable extinguishers. The updated guide
provides greater clarity around the definitions of what is legally
required of fire technicians and companies, compared to what is
considered purely best practice. You can download a copy of the
updated version here.
2021 permit application fees released
21 DECEMBER 2020
The fire protection industry permit application fees will
increase by 1.354 per cent from 1 January 2021. The
following table shows the permit fees and durations for
2020 and 2021.
Permit type
|
Duration
|
2020 application fees
|
2021 application fees
|
Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence - Qualified
Persons
|
3 years
|
$438
|
$444
|
Extinguishing Agent Handling Licence - Experienced
Persons
|
3 years
|
$438
|
$444
|
Extinguishing Agent Trainee Licence
|
1 year
|
$146
|
$148
|
Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation
|
3 years
|
$735
|
$744
|
Halon Special Permit
|
3 years
|
$876
|
$888
|