Contact

Red Alert New Zealand 2012 Ltd
Suite 3, Level 3,
20 Augustus Terrace,
Parnell,
Auckland 1052

PO Box 4515,
Shortland Street,
Auckland 1140

Ph: 09-368-5096
Fax: 09-368-7164
Email: redalert@xtra.co.nz

FAQs

Q: Does my building need an approved evacuation scheme?

A: In general if your building meets one or more of the following criteria then an approved scheme is required:
- the gathering together, for any purpose, of 100 or more persons:
- providing employment facilities for 10 or more persons:
- providing accommodation for more than 5 persons (other than in 3 or fewer household units):
- a place where hazardous substances are present in quantities exceeding the prescribed minimum amounts, whatever the purpose for which the building is used:
- providing early childhood facilities (other than in a household unit):
- providing nursing, medical, or geriatric care (other than in a household unit):
- providing specialised care for persons with disabilities (other than in a household unit):
- providing accommodation for persons under lawful detention.
Q: What legislation requires me to have an evacuation scheme?

A: The relevant legislation is The Fire Safety and Evacuation of Buildings Regulations 2006 and The Fire Service Act 1975.
Q: Who is responsible for putting a scheme in place?

A: Under current legislation the building owner is responsible for implementing and maintaining an evacuation scheme. Building tenants are legally required to comply with the scheme the owner puts in place.
Q: Can a tenant put a scheme in place for a building?

A: Only if the owner agrees to this. Note that an evacuation scheme must cover the entire building not just one tenancy in the building.
Q: What does it cost to put a scheme into a building?

A: Every building has its own specific requirements so each scheme is quoted individually. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote for your building.