Annual Fire Safety Statements – Inner West

FPAS-accredited inspections for commercial, strata and industrial buildings across the Inner West Council LGA

The Inner West is one of Sydney's most densely developed local government areas, with a high concentration of older commercial buildings, mixed-use developments and multi-residential strata complexes — many of which have complex Fire Safety Schedules that require careful assessment. If you own or manage a building in the Inner West LGA, you must lodge an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) every 12 months with both Inner West Council and Fire & Rescue NSW. Late lodgement can result in penalty notices and Fire Safety Orders.

FireSafe provides end-to-end AFSS inspections across the Inner West LGA. Our FPAS-accredited Fire Safety Assessors inspect every essential fire-safety measure in your building, issue a draft AFSS within 48 hours of defects being cleared, and provide you with a step-by-step lodgement guide so you can submit on time.

How to lodge your AFSS with Inner West Council:

Building owners in the Inner West LGA must submit their completed Annual Fire Safety Statement through Inner West Council's online portal along with a copy of their current Fire Safety Schedule. You must also lodge a copy with Fire & Rescue NSW through their online submission form at fire.nsw.gov.au — there is no lodgement fee. A copy of the AFSS and Fire Safety Schedule must be prominently displayed in the building. Inner West Council actively monitors fire safety compliance and may issue penalty infringement notices or Fire Safety Orders for non-compliance.

Suburbs we service in the Inner West LGA:

We inspect buildings across the entire Inner West Council area including Marrickville, Ashfield, Leichhardt, Balmain, Rozelle, Annandale, Stanmore, Petersham, Newtown, Enmore, Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park, Summer Hill, Haberfield, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Croydon, Ashbury, Canterbury and surrounding suburbs.

What we inspect:

Our AFSS inspection covers every essential fire-safety measure listed on your building's Fire Safety Schedule, including portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire hydrant systems, automatic sprinkler systems, smoke and heat detection, emergency and exit lighting, fire doors and smoke doors, exit paths and path-of-travel hardware, mechanical air-handling in fire mode, and passive fire-stopping of penetrations.

Why Inner West building owners choose FireSafe:

FPAS-accredited Fire Safety Assessors — not just maintenance technicians. 48-hour draft AFSS after defects are cleared. Clear pricing with no hidden reinspection fees. Experienced with the older building stock and complex Fire Safety Schedules common across the Inner West. Free council lodgement guide included with every AFSS. We also provide ongoing AS 1851 maintenance programs so you stay compliant year-round.

Ready to get your Inner West building's AFSS sorted? Call 1300 347 372 or click below to start the process.