What to submit to Council and FRNSW (NSW fire safety statements)
People often assume one upload covers everything. NSW requirements involve both council and FRNSW. This page clarifies it and links official instructions.
A simple guide to who gets what: Council vs Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) when you issue annual or supplementary fire safety statements.
Quick answer
After a fire safety statement is issued, building owners must provide it to their local council and to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). Always confirm current submission methods with your council and FRNSW.
Submitting to council
Councils may accept submissions via email, an online portal, or a council-specific form. Check your council website for the current process and retention requirements.
Submitting to FRNSW
FRNSW publishes lodgement guidance and provides an online AFSS submission form.
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FAQs
Do I need to submit to both council and FRNSW?
Yes. Official FRNSW guidance states that the building owner must provide the statement to council and FRNSW.
Does FRNSW accept supplementary statements too?
FRNSW guidance covers fire safety statements, including annual and supplementary. Check the FRNSW page for details.
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 Portal — Fire safety certification | Open |