Fire detection & alarms (NSW fire safety measure)

How fire detection and alarm systems appear in fire safety schedules, what to record, and common pitfalls.

Quick answer

Fire detection & alarms is commonly listed as an essential (or sometimes critical) measure in a Fire Safety Schedule. The simplest way to stay organised is to keep a per-measure register entry with a consistent evidence folder.

Always follow your schedule wording and use qualified providers for testing/servicing requirements.

What to record (register fields)

• Measure name exactly as written in the schedule
• Measure ID / reference (if any)
• Location(s) in the building
• Assessment date
• Who assessed it (company + person)
• Evidence files (reports, photos, invoices)
• Notes (issues found / follow-up)

Evidence folder structure

This is just a suggestion — use what works for you.

Common pitfalls

• Evidence exists but isn’t linked to the measure
• Measure names don’t match the schedule (hard to reconcile later)
• No dates/photos — hard to prove what happened when

Official references

Primary sources to confirm templates and general guidance.