AFSS Coordination

Seamless management of your Annual Fire Safety Statement from start to lodgement

Service Overview

Every strata scheme in NSW must meet fire safety compliance obligations under state legislation. This includes submitting an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) to the local council. Other states and territories impose similar inspection, certification, and reporting requirements.

For many committees, the AFSS process can be overwhelming:

Coordinating multiple fire contractors
Chasing overdue inspection reports
Ensuring the Principal Certifier or Accredited Practitioner signs on time
Lodging correctly with the council before penalties apply

Mistakes or delays can result in fines, compliance orders, or invalid insurance cover.

Our AFSS Coordination service takes this burden off your committee. We manage the full process from contractor engagement to submission, ensuring your scheme’s fire safety obligations are met on time and without stress.

This service is perfect for:

Self-managed strata schemes that don’t have an appointed manager to coordinate fire safety
Committees struggling with overdue or missing AFSS lodgements
Schemes wanting peace of mind that compliance is handled by an experienced professional
Large or complex buildings where multiple fire systems and contractors must be coordinated

What’s Included

Pre-Coordination Preparation

Obtain Fire Safety Schedule

Confirm your scheme’s fire safety measures and requirements from the Council’s issued schedule.

Contractor Check

Review existing fire contractors and identify gaps (e.g. missing disciplines such as sprinklers, hydrants, alarms).

Timeline Planning

Prepare a submission calendar and contractor booking schedule to ensure all inspections occur well before the AFSS due date.

During the Coordination Process

Inspection Bookings

Liaise with fire contractors to arrange inspection dates, access requirements, and testing procedures.

Follow-Up & Reminders

Chase contractors for the timely provision of Form 6 Certificates.

Quality Check

Review inspection reports for consistency and accuracy before submission to the Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety).

AFSS Signing

Coordinate with the accredited practitioner to ensure the final AFSS is signed and compliant with legislation.

Final Submission & Records

Lodgement

Submit the AFSS to the relevant local council and fire authority, with proof of submission provided to the committee.

Compliance Records

Deliver a consolidated compliance pack including the AFSS, inspection certificates, and evidence of lodgement for future reference.

Annual Reminder Setup

Add your scheme to our system so you’ll never miss an AFSS renewal deadline again.

Why Choose Our AFSS Coordination Service?

Avoid Costly Fines – Councils issue daily penalties for late or missing AFSS lodgements; we keep you on track.

Insurance Protection – Insurers often require proof of fire safety compliance; we ensure your records are in order.

Streamlined Process – One point of contact managing all contractors, certificates, and lodgements.

Peace of Mind for Committees – Focus on running your scheme, not chasing fire contractors or worrying about missed deadlines.

Pricing

(Including GST)

Standard AFSS Coordination (single building): $330
Complex/large buildings (multiple fire systems or overdue lodgements): from $390
Additional Support (corrections, urgent lodgements, tribunal evidence packs): $120/hour

Important Note:
Our coordination fee does not include:

The cost of the fire safety inspections or Form 6 certificates (paid directly to fire contractors)
The Accredited Practitioner’s professional fee for signing the AFSS
Any rectification or repair works required to achieve compliance
Any council lodgement or penalty fees

Bundle with:

Compliance Health Check (to identify other statutory risks such as window safety devices, asbestos registers, or lifts)
Contractor Vetting & Onboarding Pack (to ensure your fire contractor has proper insurances and licences)
Insurance Quote Coordination (to align fire compliance and insurance renewal requirements)

How It Works

1. Send Us Your Due Date & Fire Schedule

Provide your scheme’s AFSS due date and latest Fire Safety Schedule (or council correspondence).

2. We Contact Contractors

We book inspections, confirm access, and chase required Form 6 certificates or equivalents.

3. Accredited Practitioner Sign-Off

We ensure an accredited practitioner reviews, certifies, and signs the AFSS on time.

4. Lodgement & Proof

We submit the AFSS to council and fire authorities, then provide you with confirmation records.

5. Annual Reminder Setup

We place your scheme into our compliance calendar so you never miss future deadlines.

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Take the pressure off your next strata meeting.

Book a skilled, impartial chairperson to ensure your AFSS Coordination is run professionally, fairly, and in full compliance with the law.