Beaver Williams is an FPAS recognised business and a gold member of the Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA). Our qualified staff have accreditation for Annual Fire Safety Statement inspection and testing. Beaver Williams provide the remedial work necessary for the compliance of your building. Our fire safety assessors are accredited Competent Fire Safety Practitioners (CFSP) for all essential fire safety measures. With Beaver Williams, you will have peace of mind, knowing that your responsibility is taken care of and that the occupants of your building will have time to evacuate in case of fire.

What is an AFSS?

The AFSS ensures that all essential fire safety measures set out in the fire safety schedule for the building have been inspected by a competent fire safety practitioner and are in working order, capable of performing in case of fire. An AFSS is a declaration by the building owner(s) or agent that the essential fire safety measures have been tested and meet the required standard of performance.

Which Legislation Applies in NSW?

Under Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EP&A Reg.), clause 177 states that a building owner must provide the council with an annual fire safety statement which deals with each essential fire safety measure in the premises. The AFSS must also be given to the Fire Commissioner and prominently displayed in the building. Heavy fines apply when AFSS is late.

Click here to read the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EP&A Reg.), clause 177

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Whose Responsibility Is It?

The building owner(s) or their agent is ultimately responsible for the fire safety statement process. It is the building owner(s) or agent’s responsibility to select a competent fire safety practitioner who is accredited with FPAS to undertake an assessment of each fire safety measure.

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How to Find an Accredited Provider

Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) are the authority that holds the national register of recognised businesses and accredited individuals who are qualified to inspect and test each fire safety measure.

Click here to visit FPAA and validate an individual’s FPAS accreditation in “Inspect & Test”

Click here to visit FPAA Accredited Practitioner Search

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