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NSW legislation changes
Starting February 13, 2025, New South Wales (NSW) will require all fire protection systems to be maintained in accordance with the AS 1851-2012 Amendment 1 standard. This regulation brings NSW in line with the rest of Australia and aims to ensure that all fire safety systems are reliable and effective when needed.
Commercial Property
Is your Commercial Property Compliant?
Commercial Property Fire Safety Management
Offering a comprehensive range of fire system inspection services, including:
• Smoke detection systems
• Hydrant systems including flow and pressure testing
• Fire hose reels
• Portable fire extinguishers including pressure testing
• Exit and emergency lighting
• Fire doors
• Sprinkler systems
• Mechanical air handling testing
• Fire seals and dampers
• Emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS)
• Fire panel maintenance and testing
• Wall wetting drenchers
• Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS)
• Evacuation procedures & plans
• Fire detection equipment supply & installation to Australian Standard
• Fire suppression equipment inspected to AS1851;2012 by qualified fire technicians
Residential Property
Is your Investment Protected?
Residential Property Fire Safety Management
Under Clause 146A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and Division 7A of Part 9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, at least one working smoke alarm must be installed on each level in all buildings in NSW where people sleep. The smoke alarms must the requirements of Australian Standard AS 3786. These provisions came into effect on the 1st May 2006.
From 23rd March 2020, updated Residential Tenancy Regulations (NSW) came into force mandating increased obligations for landlords and property managers regarding smoke alarm maintenance including annual testing and battery replacement. NSW Fair Trading has advised that penalties for non-compliance will be imposed from April 2021. A person who does not comply is guilty of an offense (maximum penalty $550).
More info at www.planning.nsw.gov.au
We offer a comprehensive service, assuring the compliance of your valued investment with the relevant Fire Safety Standards. Assure Safety and Compliance services include:
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Smoke alarm inspection in accordance with AS1851-2012
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Confirmation smoke alarms are installed in accordance AS1670.1-2004
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Supply & install of complaint smoke detection equipment manufactured in accordance with AS3786-1993 & AS1603.1-2018
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Annual supply & install of replacement 9v batteries required under Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2018 No 58
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Real time service maintenance tracking through our Inspection Management System
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$65 callout charge
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Properties outside a 40km radius of Mudgee (Ulan & Gulgong fall within the 40km radius)
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Applicable for callouts that fall outside the scheduled annual inspection date
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STRA – Short Term Rental
Short Term Rentals / Airbnb
Assure STRA Fire Safety Compliance
On 18 December 2020, the new mandatory Code of Conduct, and the accompanying Fair-Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) (No 2) Regulation 2020 commenced.
NSW STRA Fire safety requirements grace period
You must have registered your property before 1 November to take bookings for summer. Due to COVID-19 stay at home orders, some hosts have been unable to travel to their properties or secure tradespeople to ensure they are compliant with the fire safety standards.
The Grace Period
As a temporary measure, the fire and safety requirement has been delayed until 1 March.
More info at www.planning.nsw.gov.au
Stay compliant with our
STRA Fire Protection Compliance Package
Class 1 & Class 2 properties, up to 4 bedroom & includes the following:
- Inspect / supply & install 2x compliant smoke alarms
- Inspect / supply & install compliant 1x 2.5kg ABE fire extinguisher & 1x 1.2m x 1.8m fire blankets with appropriate signage
- Create, supply & install up to 5x evacuation plans in picture frames (White & Black)
- Certificate of Compliance
Additional items:
- Additional Interlinked Smoke Detectors
- Interlinked Heat Detectors for detached Garage
- Class 4 Modular First Aid Kit
- 2.5kg Fire Extinguisher & 1.2m x 1.8m Fire Blanket incl. applicable signage
- over 4 bedrooms incur additional charges
Quick Links
General Fire Information
- National Construction Code - National Construction Code - (nsw.gov.au)
- Fire Protection Association of Australia - FPA Australia
- Fire & Rescues Australia - Fire and Rescue NSW
- Home Fire Safety - Community fire safety - Fire and Rescue NSW
- Building Fire Safety - Building Fire Safety - Fire and Rescue NSW
- Workplace Fire Safety - Workplace fire safety - Fire and Rescue NSW
- National Heavy Vehicle Registry Safe Use and Storage Chemicals (includig Herbicides and Pesticides) in Agriculture: Code of Practice
Residential Property Management – STRA & Rentals
- NSW government Residential Tenancies Act 2010 No 42 - Residential Tenancies Act 2010 No 42 - NSW Legislation
- STRA Home Page - Short-term rental accommodation
- Standard – Short Term Rental Accommodation - Fire Safety Standard - April 2021
- Facts Sheet - Short Term Rental Accommodation - Emergency Information Factsheet Guide for Hosts - April 2021
Commercial Fire Safety
- Recent changes to fire safety certification
- Fire safety in buildings
- NSW Safe Work CODE OF PRACTICE HOW TO MANAGE WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS - Code of practice – how to manage work health and safety risks (nsw.gov.au)
- National Heavy Vehicle Registry - Safe Use and Storage Chemicals (including Herbicides and Pesticides) in Agriculture: Code of Practice (nsw.gov.au)
