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How to Lodge Your Annual Fire Safety Statement in NSW
Who actually lodges your Annual Fire Safety Statement, where it has to go, and why there is no 7 or 14 day deadline. Plus the one step that got a Smithfield childcare centre fined even though nothing was wrong with the building.
What Happens If You Miss Your AFSS Deadline? NSW Penalties, Fines & Real Consequences Explained
From 13 February 2026, AS 1851-2012 is mandatory for every NSW building that lodges an AFSS. Here's what Western Sydney building owners must do now.
Who can sign an Annual Fire Safety Statement?
Only FPAS-accredited Fire Safety Assessors (or a council-approved “competent practitioner”) can sign your Annual Fire Safety Statement. Learn the two legal pathways and how to double-check credentials in 30 seconds.