Supplementary fire safety statements in NSW
Supplementary statements are a common source of confusion. This page explains the concept in plain English and points to official NSW Planning guidance.
What supplementary fire safety statements are in NSW, why they exist, and how they relate to critical measures in your fire safety schedule.
Quick answer
Supplementary fire safety statements are issued at more regular intervals for any critical fire safety measures specified in the fire safety schedule. They use the same standard NSW fire safety statement template.
Critical vs essential measures
In NSW Planning guidance, annual statements cover essential measures each year, while supplementary statements relate to critical measures at the intervals specified in the schedule.
How to stay on top of supplementary statements
- Identify which measures are marked “critical”
- Record each measure’s required frequency
- Set reminders well ahead of time
- Keep evidence attached to each measure
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FAQs
Do supplementary statements use the same template as AFSS?
Yes — NSW requires fire safety statements (annual or supplementary) to use the standard template.
How often do supplementary statements occur?
They occur at the intervals specified in the building’s fire safety schedule for critical measures.
Who can issue a supplementary statement?
The owner or owner’s agent issues the statement using the standard form, supported by assessments from appropriately qualified people.
Official references
These links help you verify details with primary sources. (We don’t control third‑party sites.)
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| NSW Planning Portal — Fire safety certification (annual vs supplementary) | Open |
| FRNSW — Lodge a fire safety statement | Open |
| Fire safety statement template (DOCX) — NSW Planning | Open |