NSW fire safety
AFSS form download (NSW): official template links
Use the official NSW fire safety statement template to reduce preventable errors. This page points you to the primary sources (FRNSW and the NSW Planning Portal) and explains what you’ll need before you start.
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• FAQs
Quick answer
- Use the approved NSW fire safety statement form/template from official sources.
- Have your Fire Safety Schedule and current evidence ready before completing the form.
- Lodge with your local council and FRNSW, keeping confirmations for your records.
Where to download the template
- FRNSW provides guidance and an online lodgement pathway.
- The NSW Planning Portal hosts guidance and the current template links.
See the official references below for direct links.
Before you fill it out
- Confirm the current Fire Safety Schedule for the building.
- Collect service/test reports for each measure (and rectification evidence where needed).
- Confirm who will sign on behalf of the owner/owners corporation.
If you’re unsure about lodgement steps, start with How to lodge an AFSS in NSW.
FAQs
Is there a single official AFSS template for NSW?
NSW uses an approved form/template for fire safety statements. Always use the current version from official sources.
Do I need to attach the Fire Safety Schedule when lodging?
FRNSW guidance refers to providing the current schedule to FRNSW and keeping it available. Councils may also request it—confirm your council’s process.
Can I edit the template format?
Avoid changing the structure of the approved form unless the official guidance allows it. Keep the format intact and fill it out accurately.
What if my schedule references older forms?
Use the current approved form and keep the schedule as the reference list of measures. If there’s ambiguity, confirm with council/FRNSW.
Official references
Always confirm current requirements with your council and Fire and Rescue NSW.
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