How to lodge an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) in NSW
A practical overview of AFSS lodgement in NSW, with links to official submission information (always confirm requirements with your local council and FRNSW).
A practical AFSS lodgement checklist for NSW: what to prepare, where to send it, and what to keep for records.
Quick answer
After the statement is issued, the building owner must provide the AFSS to their local council and to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). Use the standard NSW form and keep copies and receipts.
Step-by-step checklist
- Use the standard NSW AFSS form (download the official DOCX template).
- Populate the measures listed for your building and confirm they’ve been assessed by appropriately qualified people.
- Include exit systems verification where applicable (per NSW Planning Portal guidance).
- Issue/sign the statement (owner or owner’s agent as appropriate).
- Submit to your local council (your council may have its own upload page).
- Submit to FRNSW (see FRNSW “Annual Fire Safety Statement form” page).
- Keep evidence: signed copy, receipts, emails, and any supporting assessment records.
What to keep on file
- Signed AFSS PDF/DOCX copy
- FRNSW submission confirmation
- Council submission confirmation
- Evidence/records supporting assessments
- Your building’s Fire Safety Schedule (if applicable)
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FAQs
Where do I submit the AFSS in NSW?
Owners must provide the AFSS to their local council and to FRNSW. Councils may have different submission methods; FRNSW provides an online form.
Do I upload a Fire Safety Schedule to FRNSW?
FRNSW’s AFSS form notes that fire safety schedules are not required to be uploaded because measures are listed on the AFSS form. Confirm in the FRNSW form guidance.
Can I lodge before the due date?
Many owners prepare early so there’s time to correct mistakes. Confirm timing requirements with your council and official guidance.
What happens if the AFSS is rejected?
Typically you’ll need to correct and re-submit. Keep your evidence and use the official template to reduce preventable issues.
Official references
These links help you verify details with primary sources. (We don’t control third‑party sites.)
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| FRNSW — Lodge a fire safety statement | Open |
| FRNSW — Annual Fire Safety Statement online form | Open |
| NSW Planning — Fire safety statement template (DOCX) | Open |
| Example council page (Byron Shire) — Submit an AFSS | Open |