Fire extinguishers (NSW fire safety measure)

How extinguishers appear in fire safety schedules, what to record, and common pitfalls.

Quick answer

Fire extinguishers 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.