Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS certification) is a document that can be written by anyone who meets the requirements.
The New South Wales government has announced that beginning on July 1, 2020, only individuals licenced correctly by the FPA will be allowed to conduct annual AFSS certification assessments for individuals. There are numerous subcategories within the licencing structure, such as “Fire Detection,” “Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning,” “Sprinkle Systems,” and “Passive Systems.” The Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS certification) can sometimes be completed by a single person at more established businesses. Some fire protection services may not be able to afford highly trained personnel and instead must rely on a larger number of less qualified employees to conduct an inspection. By relying on a single person with extensive training and knowledge, costs can be reduced. To guarantee that qualified fire assessors are conducting your building’s inspections, FCF provides training once a month for all field staff on all aspects of fire safety.
How often must Fire Safety Statements (AFSS certification) be completed?
The quick response is once a year.
Owners of buildings (or their authorised representatives) are obligated to submit an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS certification) to the appropriate municipal authority every year. Verification that qualified fire safety practitioner or assessor has evaluated quality of the install and routine testing of fire safety systems in a building and determined that they are up to code.
What are building owners responsible for in regards to AFSS certification?
Since it is the owner’s property, he or she is ultimately accountable for ensuring the building complies with all applicable regulations. Tenants must be cooperative and understanding when the building owner’s preferred provider needs access to the building to carry out the necessary work for obtaining a Fire Safety Certificate.
Building owners should make sure their occupants are aware of the rules regarding fire escape routes and avoiding blocking them. Owner of the building is responsible for clearing the obstruction if a tenant does so. It is the responsibility of building owners, as outlined in the relevant regulations., to ensure that all necessary and fire safety measures are in place and functioning properly.
Where do I send in my AFSS certification form?
Fire Safety Statements (AFSS certifications) are submitted to the municipality where the building is located. If an annual fire safety certificate is not provided, local councils have the authority to give out infringement notices.
The Council’s responsibility with respect to fire safety certification statements is to document their receipt and keep them on file for future reference. Fire safety certificates may be reviewed by councils for adherence to the relevant rules and regulations. In cases of noncompliance, the council may decide to issue fines or take other enforcement measures.
Easy Steps to Fire Certification
Detailed building inspections: Get a qualified technician to conduct an assessment of the premises as per the fire safety schedule.
Assessment of Safety Measures: Get an experience technician to service all essential fire safety measures and will compile a report of any defects discovered.
Fire Safety Certification: After the overall inspection is completed and all equipment is deemed to be compliant, get the same experienced technicians to prepare a proper AFSS Certification for the relevant building owner.
What is a fire safety schedule?
All of the fire protection equipment in the building, such as fire extinguishers, hydrants, and smoke detectors, is listed in a Fire Safety Schedule. Fire prevention systems are mandatory in all buildings but the specifics of those systems will vary from structure to structure.
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