Fire safety

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Fire safety is the responsibility of all property owners, property managers, tenants, and business operators who own, occupy or manage various types of residential, commercial, retail and industrial premises.

  • It is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure that:
  • All essential fire safety measures are inspected by an Accredited Practitioner (fire safety) (visit the NSW Planning and Environment website for guidelines) to ensure they are maintained and operating to the appropriate standard of performance; and
  • Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS) are provided to Council and Fire and Rescue NSW and prominently displayed inside the building; and
  • All exit doors are kept in good working condition, and corridors or other paths of egress are kept clear of any obstructions.
  • These measures aim to prevent the spread of fire and to save property and lives.
  • The NSW Fire and Rescue website also has valuable information about home fire safety including a fire safety checklist.

 

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