Compliance
Annual Fire Safety Statement
Ensuring your building's essential fire safety measures are inspected, tested, and certified every year — keeping you compliant and your occupants safe.
What is an Annual Fire Safety Statement?
An Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) is a declaration by the building owner that all essential fire safety measures installed in a building have been assessed by a competent fire safety practitioner and are performing to the required standard.
While an Annual Fire Safety Statement is not formally required under Western Australian legislation in the same way it is in NSW, it is an excellent piece of evidence that all fire protection works and maintenance have been carried out. Building owners in WA are still required to ensure their fire protection systems are routinely inspected, tested, and maintained under AS 1851 and the WA Building Act 2011 — and an AFSS provides clear, consolidated documentation that these obligations have been met for the preceding twelve-month period.
The statement includes a summary of all testing conducted and works performed across the year, details each essential fire safety measure installed in the building, confirms that it has been assessed, and certifies that it was found to be operating correctly at the time of inspection. This documentation is invaluable when demonstrating compliance to WorkSafe, local councils, building surveyors, and insurers.
EFS clients can access their Annual Fire Safety Statement at any time through our Client Portal, along with all associated inspection reports and service records.
Who Needs One?
Annual Fire Safety Statements are required for a wide range of building types where essential fire safety measures have been installed. If you own or manage any of the following, you are likely required to maintain a current AFSS:
- Commercial office buildings and corporate premises
- Strata complexes and multi-tenancy residential buildings
- Public buildings including libraries, community centres, and entertainment venues
- Industrial premises such as warehouses, factories, and workshops
- Retail centres and shopping complexes
- Healthcare facilities, hospitals, and aged care homes
- Educational institutions and childcare centres
- Hotels, motels, and hospitality venues
What's Included
An Annual Fire Safety Statement covers every essential fire safety measure installed in your building. Each system must be individually inspected, tested, and certified. Common measures include:
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire indicator panels, and manual call points tested and verified.
Sprinkler Systems
Full inspection of sprinkler heads, pipework, valves, and water supply to ensure correct operation.
Fire Hydrants & Boosters
Hydrant systems, booster assemblies, and associated pipework checked for pressure and flow compliance.
Fire Extinguishers & Blankets
All portable fire equipment inspected, tested, and tagged in accordance with AS 1851 requirements.
Emergency & Exit Lighting
Emergency luminaires and illuminated exit signs tested for battery duration, light output, and visibility.
Fire Doors & Shutters
Fire-rated doors, frames, hardware, and automatic shutters inspected for correct closure and seal integrity.
Smoke Management Systems
Smoke exhaust fans, dampers, pressurisation systems, and zone smoke control verified for performance.
Hose Reels & Fire Pumps
Hose reels checked for operation and condition. Fire pumps tested for start-up, flow, and pressure output.
How We Help
Essential Fire Services takes the complexity out of your Annual Fire Safety Statement. With over 20 years of experience protecting buildings across Perth, our qualified technicians conduct all required inspections and testing of your essential fire safety measures in accordance with AS 1851 and relevant WA regulations.
Once all inspections are complete, we generate the full compliance documentation you need — including detailed reports for every fire safety measure, defect logs with prioritised recommendations, and the formal Annual Fire Safety Statement ready for submission.
Our digital reporting platform means you receive clear, professional documentation with photo evidence, asset-level detail, and compliance status at a glance. All reports are available through our secure client portal, so you always have access to your building's fire safety records when you need them.
Full-Scope Inspections
Every essential fire safety measure inspected and tested by qualified technicians.
Digital Reporting
Professional reports with photo evidence, defect tracking, and compliance summaries.
Statement Generation
Formal Annual Fire Safety Statement prepared and ready for submission to authorities.
Access Via Our Client Portal
Existing clients can access their fire safety documentation, inspection reports, compliance status, and Annual Fire Safety Statements at any time through our secure online client portal. View your building's complete compliance history, download reports, and stay on top of upcoming inspection schedules — all in one place.
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