Originally Posted by
haydnc
It's the Australian Standard that requires the maintenance, not the manufacturer.
At no time have I said that the fire extinguisher should not be checked. What I am saying is there is not a LEGAL requirement to CHECK the extinguisher by the AD.
Maybe. But the words I used were not mine, they come from someone with far more intelligence than me. I'll put them here again:
Guidance and advisory material, as such, is not legally binding however prudent it may be to adhere to the recommended practices set out in guidance and advisory material, such adherence is not obligatory under the legislation.
Do what HAS to be done (AD's etc) work towards the good ideas (AC, AWBs etc)
Haydn
Haydn what do you do for a living?
They are required by the Manufacturers.
A maintenance ord i know is about to close. When it dose i will imform why it closed . When i reless it you will not believe this reason. Casa is out of hand and so are the civil courts.
Remember this CYA. cover your arse because no one eles with.