What is the risk to the owner if the annual fire safety statement is wrong?

From July 1st 2020, you must use an Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety); previously known as a CFSP. They must be accredited to endorse an Annual Fire Safety Statement for each type of essential fire safety measure on your premises (there are over 20 separate accreditation categories to maintain.) If they are an approved fire safety company, you reduce your risk regarding the accuracy and content of the statement. If your supplier is not accredited for all measures (assuming is not good enough), council will not accept the statement, you as the building owner take on the full risk of the annual statement incorrect issue and council may impose fines on the owners. This can have serious implications on your legal liability, insurance coverage, premiums, possible fire upgrade orders and the buildings' ability to remain occupied.

How often do my fire extinguishers have to be checked?

Australian Standard AS1851-2012, requires all extinguishers to be checked and tagged every six months. Depending on the type of extinguisher, they also need an overhaul every one to five years.

Do I need to issue an 'Annual Fire Safety Statement' to council?

Yes. Every building other than class 1 (house) is required to provide an annual statement to council. This is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021.

How much does an annual fire safety statement cost?

Every building will be different, so a fixed price is impossible without an inspection. You can be sure that every piece of fire equipment and every part of the building will need to be inspected and tested, so if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is opening the building owner and occupants to unnecessary risk.

So less headaches is guaranteed? What happens if I think you've caused more headaches than the last company completed an equivalent task?

We fix it free and credit $200 off your next invoice. Please note that the $200 credit relates to subsequent work, after the job at hand.

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Quote Confirmation Offer New Eligible Quotes: Terms & Conditions

2020 Fire Protection: Quote Confirmation Offer for New Eligible Quotes

Eligibility: This offer is open to individuals or entities who request and receive a written routine maintenance quote from the Promoter between 18 September 2026 and 20 October 2026, with a total quoted price of $5,000 or more excluding GST “Eligible Quote”.

Offer period: The offer opens 18 September 2026 and closes 11:59pm AEDT on 20 October 2026 “Closing Time”. Confirmations received after the Closing Time will not be honoured. An Eligible Quote must be requested and confirmed before the Closing Time; the Promoter cannot guarantee that a request made close to the Closing Time can be assessed, quoted, and confirmed in time and recipients are encouraged to request a quote as early as possible during the offer period.

How to redeem: Recipients must confirm acceptance of their Eligible Quote, received by the Promoter before the Closing Time.

Discount: Recipients who redeem in accordance with these terms will receive a 20% discount off the total price of their Eligible Quote. This discount is only available where the total quoted price is $5,000 or more excluding GST. The discount is reflected in the final invoiced price for the quoted works and is not payable as cash, credit, or any benefit to any individual acting as agent (including a strata managing agent) for the contracting party.

Genuine pricing: Quotes issued under this offer are prepared using the Promoter’s standard pricing and assessment methodology, applied consistently regardless of this offer.

Changes to scope: If the scope of works, building, or timing differs from the original Eligible Quote, the Promoter may require a new quote, which may not be eligible for this offer.

Not combinable: This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion, or offer unless expressly stated by the Promoter in writing.

No cash alternative: The discount has no cash value and cannot be redeemed, transferred, or exchanged for any other benefit.

Promoter’s discretion: The Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and may decline redemption where it reasonably believes these terms have not been met.

Privacy: Personal information collected in connection with this offer is handled in accordance with the Promoter’s privacy policy.

Variation: The Promoter may vary or withdraw this offer at any time without notice, except where redemption has already been validly completed.

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