Building Occupant Warning System (Melbourne)
Building Occupant Warning System: Melbourne's Safety Net
A building occupant warning system (also known as an occupant warning system) is a type of emergency warning system that is designed and installed in accordance with Clause 6 of Specification E2.2a of the BCA and Clause 3.22 of Australian Standard AS1670.1.
A building occupant warning system can be one of the following;
A sound system for emergency purposes designed and installed in accordance with Australian Standard AS1670.4; or
Electronic sounders or and amplified sound systems producing an evacuation signal.
These systems may be supplemented by additional visual or tactile signals to augment the emergency evacuation signal.


BOWS systems are generally found in smaller buildings such as childcare, offices, residential apartments and industrial factories excluding the below:
- in a building with an effective height of more than 25m; or
- in a Class 3 buildings having a rise in storeys or more than 2 and used as a residential part of a school, or accommodation for the aged, children or people with disabilities; or
- in a Class 3 building used as a residential aged care building; or
- in a Class 9a building having a floor area of more than 1000m2 or a rise in storeys of more than 2; or
- in a Class 9b building used as a school and having a rise in storeys of more than 3, or used as a theatre, public hall or the like having a floor area of more than 1000m2 or a rise in storeys of more than 2.
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CED Fire Protection - Leading the Way in Melbourne's Building Occupant Warning Systems
CED Fire Protection stands at the forefront of fire protection services, including cutting-edge building occupant warning system installations in Melbourne. Our commitment to quality, reliability, and precision sets us apart in the industry. With a team of professionals and a dedication to meeting As1670 standards, we prioritise safety and compliance. By choosing CED Fire Protection, you opt for excellence, ensuring your peace of mind for all fire protection needs.


Why Choose CED Fire Protection for Your Melbourne Building Occupant Warning System?
Choosing CED Fire Protection for your building occupant warning system in Melbourne is a strategic decision. Our in-depth knowledge of AS1670 regulations and extensive experience enable us to deliver superior solutions that align with the highest industry standards. We prioritise open communication, attention to detail, and on-time project completion. Partnering with us ensures a trusted ally dedicated to safeguarding your property.
- Safety: Prioritising safety in our hazardous industry, we meticulously create job safety assessment plans before each project, ensuring a secure environment for all parties involved.
- Training: We provide constant upskilling of our team through personal development courses and various licenses, including scissor lifts, working at heights, boom, first aid, rail tickets, and personal lifters.
- Peace of mind: With 20 million in public liability cover, staff holding police, working with children, members of the FPA association, we offer a total solution for your peace of mind.
- Respect: Whether working in residential, aged care, schools, or supportive housing programs, we treat everyone equally, tailoring our work to each customer’s unique needs.
- Expert advice: Understanding our clients’ expectations and deadlines, our goal is to build trusted, long-term relationships.
Our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction ensures the safety and security of your building’s occupants.

In preparing these blogs, we have drawn from various sources including Legislation, Codes, Standards and industry information, research and knowledge which are constantly changing. Like the English language, these definitions may subtly change from time to time. As such these definitions are provided solely on the basis that users will be responsible for making their own assessment of the definition and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
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