Inner West Council: lodge an AFSS (Annual Fire Safety Statement)

Quick answer

• Inner West Council publishes AFSS guidance and (in some cases) portal-based lodgement instructions. Confirm current method via the official links.
• Lodge with council and lodge with FRNSW as required; keep both receipts.
• Checklist: 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

• Check the Inner West fire safety page for the AFSS process and any portal requirements.
• Prepare your AFSS package (statement + schedule copy).
• Lodge via the method described by council (for example, portal lodgement where applicable) and keep receipts.
• Lodge with FRNSW and store the FRNSW 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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