Changes to portable fire equipment licences | Queensland Building and Construction Commission

Portable fire equipment and hose reel licences transitioned to the portable stream under the new framework which commenced on 1 May 2021.

There are changes for licensees transitioning to the new ‘certify’ classes
‘Install and maintain’ class automatically transitioned, however the scope of work for licensees who transitioned from the 'fire hydrants and hose reels - inspect and test' licence class also temporarily includes, until 31 October 2021, the former scope of work (inspect and test of fire hydrants and hose reels). From 1 November 2021, licensees will require an additional class for this work.

Former licence classes that have transitioned:

Portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only) PI*
Portable fire equipment and hose reels (hose reels down stream of stop cock only) – occupational.

Last reviewed: 29 Nov 2021 Last published: 29 Nov 2021