Fire ToadGuides for fire safety practitioners
Short, practical guides to the paperwork and the standards behind a fire safety inspection in NSW. Each one cites the official sources it relies on, and standards are cited by clause number and summarised, never reproduced.
How to prepare an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) in NSW
Who is responsible, when it is due, the 3-month assessment window, the accredited practitioner's role, the approved form, lodging with council and Fire and Rescue NSW, supplementary statements, late penalties, and a checklist.
AS 1851 routine service frequencies at a glance
Monthly, six-monthly, yearly and longer intervals under AS 1851-2012 for sprinklers, pumps, hydrants, tanks, fire alarms, hose reels, extinguishers, passive systems and mechanical services, by section and table number.
Critical vs non-critical defects in fire safety inspections
The three AS 1851-2012 classifications in plain language, who must be told and how fast, examples by measure, what to do with each, and how to record defects well.
These guides are general guidance, not legal advice. Check the current legislation, the building's fire safety schedule, your licensed copies of the standards and your local council before relying on them. Fire Toad is not affiliated with the NSW Government, Fire and Rescue NSW or Standards Australia.