Join FPA Australia for an informative session on understanding and implementing AS 1851-2012.

Designed for building owners and occupiers, this webinar explains essential inspection, testing and maintenance requirements for fire protection systems, helping participants meet compliance obligations, improve safety outcomes, and confidently manage their responsibilities under the Australian Standards framework.

• Learn the key requirements of AS 1851-2012 for inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems.• Understand the compliance obligations for building owners and occupiers under Australian Standards.
• Gain practical insights into implementing maintenance schedules and record-keeping effectively.
• Improve fire safety outcomes and ensure your building remains compliant and well-maintained.
• Hear directly from FPA Australia experts on best practice approaches and common pitfalls to avoid.

Guest speaker:

William (Bill) Lea, Chairman of IMEA Group, Independent Advisor to the Building Commission

William (Bill) Lea is a long-standing leader in the Australian fire protection industry, known for his technical expertise, industry advocacy and contribution to workforce development. With a mechanical trade background and extensive operational experience, he transitioned into pumps and fire protection early in his career, later establishing a business that has grown significantly and trained hundreds of apprentices.

Bill has played a key role in national industry reform through his work with FPA Australia, contributing to residential sprinkler standards, fire safety regulatory improvements in New South Wales, and the development of accredited pathways for fire systems designers and assessors. His service has been recognised with the AV Viscogliosi Award, the Australian Fire Service Medal and the National Medal.

He is currently the Managing Director of Prime Pumps in New South Wales.

Dominic Dodwell, Director, Owners Corporation Network of Australia Ltd (OCN), Director, Valen Project Services

Dominic is a dedicated leader with a strong focus on nurturing teams and driving meaningful results. With experience spanning Continuous Business Improvement and Business Development, he brings specialised knowledge from the Facilities Management, Construction Project Management and Engineering Management sectors. 

He combines strategic analysis, clear communication and strong interpersonal skills to resolve complex challenges, enhance efficiencies and strengthen team performance. Dominic is committed to optimising processes, improving workflows and empowering individuals to excel in their roles, ensuring teams operate at their highest potential.

Jason Li - Principal Advisor - Technical,  Building Commission NSW

Jason Li is a structural engineer with 10 years’ experience in the construction industry. Jason’s experience includes both new build development and rectification of existing buildings. He worked as a remedial engineer specialising in structural rectification, waterproofing design and client-side project management.

Jason started his career as a post-tensioned design engineer working for a D&C contractor with a focus in residential buildings. He transitioned to remedial engineering with a focus in the designing and diagnosing external waterproofing. He started working within the Class 2 audit team with Fair Trading in 2022 focusing on structural, waterproofing and building enclosure defects.

Stephen Poulter, Senior Building Surveyor-Fire Safety, Port Stephens Council and University Lecturer, Central Queensland University 

Stephen has 21 years’ experience in Local Government as a registered building surveyor and is currently in the position of Senior Building Surveyor – Fire Safety at Port Stephens Council.  

He is also a lecturer for Central Queensland University since 2009 in the fields of fire safety design, fire engineering and performance, commercial construction, and other building surveying related subjects.

Stephen has undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in building surveying and environmental health. 

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