Northern Beaches Council: lodge an AFSS (Annual Fire Safety Statement)

Quick answer

• Confirm the council’s current AFSS instructions on the official page linked below.
• Lodge with Northern Beaches Council and lodge with FRNSW as required.
• Use the checklist to keep your package consistent: Download the AFSS checklist (PDF).

This is general information only. Always follow the council’s official instructions and FRNSW lodgement guidance.

How to lodge with council

• Confirm your building’s Fire Safety Schedule and the list of measures.
• Arrange inspections/assessments and compile evidence.
• Prepare the AFSS using the current NSW template.
• Follow Northern Beaches Council’s official instructions for submission and keep the receipt.
• Lodge with FRNSW and store the confirmation/reference.

If you need a plain-English overview first, start here: How to lodge an AFSS in NSW.

What to include (typical)

• The completed AFSS using the current NSW template.
• A copy of the Fire Safety Schedule (and any relevant schedule pages for the building).
• Supporting evidence you’ll keep on file (service reports, test results, rectification notes).
• FRNSW submission receipt/reference (keep this with your records).

What’s required can vary by council/building. For a structured checklist, see: What to submit to council and FRNSW.

Record-keeping tips

• Save the lodged AFSS PDF, council receipt, and FRNSW receipt in a single building folder.
• Store the Fire Safety Schedule with your AFSS so you don’t mix versions next year.
• Track due dates across buildings in a simple register (address → due date → contact).

Get the NSW checklist

We’ll email the checklist + occasional updates as tools go live.

• AFSS lodgement checklist (NSW)
• Links to official templates
• Common mistakes that cause delays

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