Renew Fire Safety Statement - Perth WA

Public Safety Western Australia 3 Minutes Read ยท published February 11, 2026 Flag of Western Australia

This guide explains how building owners and managers in Perth, Western Australia, must renew and lodge an annual Fire Safety Statement (FSS). It covers who is responsible, the timing and evidence you must keep, enforcement pathways, and practical steps to complete and submit the statement to the relevant authority. Use the official guidance and contacts below to confirm requirements for your building type and classification.

What a Fire Safety Statement is and who must renew it

An annual Fire Safety Statement documents the operational status of fire protection systems in a building and is usually required for commercial, multi-residential and certain public buildings. The owner or nominated responsible person must ensure systems are inspected, tested and that a statement is prepared and retained each year. Official guidance and technical requirements are set out by Western Australia building and energy authorities and local government building services[1].

Check your building classification and any condition on your occupancy permit before preparing an FSS.

When to renew and key evidence

Renew the FSS annually from the date specified in the previous statement or in your occupancy/approval conditions. Typical evidence includes inspection and test reports for alarms, sprinklers, exits, emergency lighting and fire doors; maintenance records; and the signed statement by the responsible person.

  • Annual deadline - follow the most recent FSS date or permit condition.
  • Inspection and test reports retained for audit.
  • Signed statement by the owner or responsible officer.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement for failure to provide or maintain an accurate Fire Safety Statement is carried out by local government building services and state building regulators. Specific penalty amounts and daily rates are not specified on the cited official guidance page(s)[1].

  • Fines: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation for repeat or continuing offences: not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: compliance orders, notices to rectify, prohibition or closure orders, and referral to courts may be used.
  • Enforcer: City of Perth Building Services and the WA Building and Energy regulator; official contact pathways are published by each authority[2].
  • Appeals/review: not specified on the cited page; check the relevant authority for appeal time limits and tribunal routes.
If a notice is issued, act promptly to avoid escalation and potential court action.

Applications & Forms

There is usually no special 'renewal form' separate from the Fire Safety Statement itself; owners prepare and lodge a signed statement with supporting inspection records. Where local government requires lodgement or registration, the authority will publish the specific form or lodgement instructions. The official guidance on preparing and lodging the FSS is available from state building and local government pages[1][2].

  • Form name/number: not specified on the cited page; prepare the standard annual Fire Safety Statement as described by the regulator.
  • Fees: not specified on the cited page; local councils may charge lodgement or inspection fees.
  • How to submit: follow local government online lodgement, email or in-person options as published by your council.

Action steps to renew your Fire Safety Statement

  • Arrange competent inspections and testing of all fire systems before the statement date.
  • Collect and save inspection certificates and maintenance records.
  • Prepare the signed Fire Safety Statement and attach supporting evidence.
  • Submit or lodge with City of Perth or your local regulator as required and retain proof of lodgement.
Keep digital copies of all records for at least the period recommended by the regulator.

FAQ

Who must sign the Fire Safety Statement?
The owner or an authorised responsible person must sign the statement; local authorities publish details on who qualifies as the responsible person.
How long must I keep test and inspection records?
Specific retention periods are not specified on the cited guidance pages; retain records as long as your council or the building regulator requires and keep at least the most recent annual records.

How-To

  1. Book qualified inspectors to test alarms, sprinklers, emergency lights and doors before your FSS anniversary.
  2. Gather all inspection certificates and maintenance logs into one file.
  3. Complete the Fire Safety Statement and have it signed by the owner or authorised person.
  4. Lodge the statement with City of Perth or the relevant local authority and keep proof of lodgement.
  5. Fix any defects promptly and update your records; notify the authority if a system is taken out of service.

Key Takeaways

  • Renew the FSS annually and prepare evidence ahead of the deadline.
  • Keep inspection and maintenance records available for audit.
  • Contact City of Perth Building Services or the WA building regulator for local lodgement rules.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] WA Building and Energy - Fire safety statements
  2. [2] City of Perth - Building Services contact

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