Final fire safety report
The certifier is required to request a final fire safety report (FFSR) from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and consider any findings prior to issuing an occupation certificate (OC) for development subject to a construction certificate and involving building work with a performance solution for a fire safety requirement in a class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building.
Note: An FFSR is not required for development that is subject to a complying development certificate.
The certifier should use the final fire safety report application form below. If an FFSR is being provided, FRNSW will arrange and conduct an inspection and provide the FFSR to the certifier within 10 working days.
If the application for OC also requires a fire safety system report under section 51 of the EP&A Reg. (i.e. class 2 or 3 building), the FFSR application form can be used to request both reports concurrently. If separate applications are made instead, two reports with applicable charges may result.
The certifier must ensure the building is ready for the inspection, and any application for OC should be refused if building works are incomplete.
Form
Final fire safety report application (MS Word)
What do I get?
The certifier will receive an FFSR which is to be used when determining the application for OC being applied for. The FFSR identifies whether FRNSW is satisfied that building works comply with the performance solution for a fire safety requirement that was the subject of the construction certificate, fire hydrants are accessible, and hose couplings in the fire hydrant system are compatible with FRNSW.
Costs
The charge applicable to furnish a FFSR comprises a charge based on the cost of the inspection and $180 for the assessment of each applicable Category 2 fire safety provision.
The inspection charge for the initial inspection is $215 for the first two (2) hours and $200 for each additional hour thereafter of the initial inspection, including travelling time. For any subsequent re-inspection, the charge is $430 for the first two (2) hours and $200 for each additional hour thereafter, including travelling time.
For a full description of the charges applicable including terms, payment options, applying for a waiver or reduction of the charges, please refer to the fees and charges for services page.
Further information
Final fire safety report process technical information sheet (PDF)