Start AFSS Process | Annual Fire Safety Statements NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

An AFSS is a legal certificate that confirms all essential fire-safety measures in your building have been inspected, tested and maintained to the required standard. NSW law requires owners of most commercial, industrial and multi-residential buildings to lodge one every 12 months with their local council and Fire & Rescue NSW. Failure to lodge can result in fines or Fire Safety Orders.
Only an FPAS-accredited Fire Safety Assessor (or another practitioner recognised under NSW legislation) can inspect, certify and sign your statement. You can verify an assessor’s accreditation on the public FPAS Register.
Every 12 months from the date the previous AFSS (or first Fire Safety Certificate) was lodged—unless a new Fire Safety Certificate has since been issued.

Councils may issue penalty infringement notices, and Fire & Rescue NSW can serve Fire Safety Orders requiring immediate rectification—both can be costly.
We issue the signed AFSS; you lodge it. Your package includes clear instructions and we email you a reminder one week before the deadline.
Usually 72 hours’ notice is plenty. For urgent bookings, call 1300 AFSS WS and we’ll do our best to slot you in.