Managed ESM Services

Complete ESM Compliance Management

Northern Plains Building Services provides professional managed Essential Safety Measures (ESM) services for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings across Victoria.

We do more than simply issue an Annual Essential Safety Measures Report (AESMR); we actively manage the entire ESM compliance process on an ongoing basis.

Our service is designed to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and give building owners and occupiers confidence that their fire safety and life safety systems are being properly maintained and documented throughout the year.

Our Managed ESM Service Approach

Many companies focus solely on producing an AESMR once a year. Northern Plains Building Services takes a proactive and structured approach, managing your ESM obligations throughout the entire compliance cycle.

Our managed ESM service includes:

ESM Schedule Management

We establish, review, and maintain your Essential Safety Measures Schedule, ensuring all applicable systems are:

  • Correctly identified
  • Accurately documented
  • Assigned the correct inspection and testing frequencies

We track due dates and service intervals to prevent missed inspections or non‑compliance.

 

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Coordination

Northern Plains Building Services coordinates qualified and suitably experienced contractors to carry out inspection, testing and maintenance of essential safety systems, including:

  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Emergency warning and intercom systems (EWIS)
  • Emergency and exit lighting
  • Fire doors and fire/smoke separation
  • Fire hydrants, hose reels, pumps and tanks
  • Smoke control and mechanical safety systems

All inspection and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with AS 1851‑2012 – Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment.

 

Audits, Surveys & Record Management

As part of our ongoing service, we perform initial and regular ESM audits and surveys to:

  • Confirm essential safety measures are present and operational
  • Verify systems align with approved plans and permits
  • Identify defects, gaps, or compliance risks early
  • Support informed decisions on rectification and upgrades

This proactive auditing process significantly reduces last‑minute compliance issues before AESMR lodgement.

Northern Plains Building Services manages and maintains:

  • Inspection and testing records
  • Contractor reports
  • System logbooks
  • Audit findings and compliance evidence

This ensures a clear, traceable, and defensible compliance record for building owners and managers.

 

Annual ESM Report

Once all inspections, testing, audits, and verification activities are complete, we prepare and coordinate the Annual Essential Safety Measures Report.

Because compliance is managed year‑round, your AESMR is based on accurate, validated information, not assumptions or rushed inspections.

 

Why Choose Northern Plains Building Services?

✅ Complete ESM management — not just annual reporting

✅ Ongoing compliance oversight

✅ Independent auditing and verification

✅ AS 1851‑2012 aligned inspection processes

✅ Reduced risk for owners, occupiers, and property managers

✅ Clear communication and structured documentation

We act as your trusted ESM compliance partner, ensuring your essential safety measures are maintained, documented, and compliant — now and into the future.

 

Managed ESM Services Across Victoria

Northern Plains Building Services works with:

  • Commercial building owners
  • Industrial facilities
  • Body corporates and strata managers
  • Retail and mixed‑use sites
  • Property and facilities managers

 

Speak to us about Managed ESMs

If you are looking for professional ESM management, improved compliance visibility, and reduced risk, contact Northern Plains Building Services today.