Fire safety compliance
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NSW Public Works helps NSW Government agencies and local councils meet their statutory fire safety obligations with clarity and confidence.
Backed by a statewide footprint and extensive experience across complex government infrastructure, our dedicated Fire Compliance team provides a structured, end‑to‑end approach to managing fire safety compliance.
Regulatory changes for NSW building owners
Recent regulatory changes have increased accountability for building owners, including mandatory compliance with Australian Standard AS 1851‑2012 under the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, effective from 13 February 2026. NSW Public Works partners with government organisations to navigate these requirements and reduce compliance risk.
Ultimately, responsibility for fire safety rests with the building owner.
Our role is to provide practical support, independent assurance and coordinated delivery to help government organisations meet these obligations.
Our expertise
The Public Works Fire Compliance team provides targeted or end‑to‑end support across the full lifecycle of fire safety compliance, from assessment and planning through to delivery and ongoing management.
Compliance auditing and assessment
- Desktop compliance audits
- On‑site fire safety assessments
- Independent Fire Safety Assessments and detailed compliance reporting
- Fire Safety Schedule review and verification
- Performance‑based solution assessments and technical documentation review
Compliance planning and governance support
- Fire systems assessments and condition evaluations
- Defect identification, tracking and management
- Development of corrective action and improvement plans
- Planning pathway analysis and approvals strategy
- Budget forecasting and cost estimation
- Fire asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning
Fire infrastructure delivery and assurance
- Scope development and technical specification preparation
- Procurement strategy development and contract support
- Procurement planning and contract administration
- End‑to‑end project management and delivery oversight
- Design review, compliance assessment and approval coordination
- Quality assurance, reporting and governance framework implementation
Fire safety ongoing management
- Annual Fire Safety Assessments (AFSAs)
- Fire Safety Schedule preparation, review and management
- Fire safety certification and regulatory compliance documentation
- Independent specialist advice on legislative and Australian Standards compliance
- End‑to‑end structured fire safety compliance program management
A structured, end‑to‑end approach
NSW Public Works applies a coordinated and consistent approach to fire safety compliance, supporting government organisations to move beyond reactive responses toward planned, auditable and sustainable compliance outcomes.
Our approach focuses on:
- Clear understanding of legislative and standards‑based obligations
- Early identification and management of compliance risks
- Practical, prioritised improvement planning
- Independent assurance and quality control
- Accurate documentation to support long‑term compliance and asset management
Why engage NSW Public Works
NSW Public Works brings a unique position within government, combining regulatory knowledge, technical expertise and delivery capability. Our Fire Compliance team works closely with clients, project teams, Fire and Rescue NSW and local councils to support efficient approvals and effective outcomes.
Agencies benefit from:
- Statewide resources and local delivery capability
- Deep experience across complex government assets
- Strong governance, quality and risk management systems
- Clear accountability and independent assurance
- Practical support aligned to whole‑of‑government requirements