Fire SafetyThe Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 contains a list of statutory fire safety measures that may be installed in a building and also specifies inspection, maintenance and certification requirements.
In general buildings that are used for business, tourist accommodation, commercial or industrial that have been constructed, renovated or had a change of use since 1988 are included in Council's Fire Safety Register. These building owners are required to maintain the essential fire safety measures and report this maintenance in the form of an Annual Fire Statement to Council and the NSW Fire & Rescue.
Essential fire safety measures may include fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, exit signs, emergency lighting, etc. If you need assistance in identifying the fire safety measures within your building or have any other questions in relation to fire safety please contact Council's Fire Safety Officers on 4993 4100.
A copy of the Annual Fire Statement Form or a Final Fire Safety Certificate Form can be obtained from Building application forms.
There is new legislation regarding the requirement to install smoke alarms in these structures and vehicles.
All sleeping areas in a movable dwelling must now have a smoke detector installed.
Installing these devices could save your family's life!
More information about this Legislations and what is required
This document, Planning for Bushfire Protection, has been developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service in close consultation and collaboration with Planning NSW.
This document is intended for use by councils, fire authorities, developers, planning consultants, building practitioners (including accredited certifiers), and home owners. It provides the necessary planning considerations when developing in bushfire prone areas.
A list of Certified Consultants recognised by the Rural Fire Service as proficient in bushfire protection can be found at www.fpaa.com.au.
Click on the links below to view the documents.
For more information please open the Rural Fire Service Information.
