FAQs
- Owners of designated buildings and facilities (listed at section 4 of the Act) or prescribed buildings (as per section 5 of the Act).
- Relevant authorities of prescribed vehicles (train, tram, public buses and any prescribed by regulation) and emergency service vehicles.
- Crown-owned buildings, facilities and emergency service vehicles will need to comply on 1 January 2025.
- Crown and non-Crown owned prescribed vehicles will need to comply on 1 January 2026.
- Non-Crown owned buildings and facilities will need to comply on 1 January 2026.
- AEDs installed for the purpose of the Act must be TGA approved.
- SA Health recommends ensuring AEDs meet the Australian New Zealand Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
- If the designated building or facility or prescribed building is on land used for a commercial purpose, 1 AED will be required for every 1,200m of publicly accessible floor area
- In any other case, designated buildings or facilities will require 1 AED per building/facility
- All AEDs installed for the purpose of the Act must be registered.
- Owners will be able to register their AEDs via the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) Website.
Who does the Act apply to?
When do I need to comply (if applicable)?
What AED/s should I buy?
How many AEDs do I need to comply?
How do I register AEDs installed in my building/facility?
