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Dept. of Education > Administrative and Management services > Finance, Facilities and Business Strategy Branch > Facility Management

Facility ManagementRounded Rectangle: Help Centre:  1800 816 057
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Facility Management provides advice to assist site managers on a range of facility maintenance and operational issues.

Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities for maintenance - explains how responsibility for various maintenance tasks is assigned between Facility Services Section and individual sites.

Guidelines

Asbestos -- information about managing asbestos.  A common building material up until the mid 1980's, this material poses no significant risk to building occupants provided it is identified and sealed in accordance with the relevant regulation, and not disturbed or damaged.  Where asbestos is known to be on site an asbestos register should be kept at the administrative office and be made available to all contractors.
Drinking Water -- information about the supply and maintenance of drinking water systems.
Electrical Testing -- Information to keep in mind when carrying out electrical testing.  Sites are responsible for the testing of electrical appliances, extension cords and power boards.
Glass -- advice on glass in schools and child care facilities in particular.  Information is provided to assist schools in ensuring adherence to required standards and that correct glazing materials are used during the replacement of all glazing panels.
Hot Water -- advice on hot water systems, including maintenance and use.
Playgrounds -- check lists of things to inspect and maintain on playground structures
Pool Maintenance -- general information relating to pool maintenance.

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