Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety Sydney
Formerly known as Competent Fire Safety Practitioner
EverSure Fire provides Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety support for building owners, strata managers and facility managers across Sydney and NSW.
Our team assists with the assessment of essential fire safety measures, review of fire safety documentation and endorsement support required for fire safety compliance.
· APFS / CFSP Support · Essential Fire Safety Measure Assessment
Sydney-Based Team · Strata & Commercial Properties · Fire Safety Compliance Support
Need an accredited practitioner to assess your fire safety measures?
If your building has essential fire safety measures listed on a Fire Safety Schedule, those measures may need to be assessed by an appropriately accredited practitioner or registered certifier as part of your fire safety compliance obligations.
EverSure Fire assists property owners and managers by reviewing relevant documentation, inspecting applicable fire safety measures and supporting the endorsement process where required.
We can assist when:
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You need an Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety
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You are looking for a Competent Fire Safety Practitioner
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Your council has requested fire safety documentation
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Your Fire Safety Schedule lists measures requiring assessment
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Previous reports show defects or missing records
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You manage a strata, commercial, industrial or mixed-use property
Old term
Competent Fire Safety Practitioner / CFSP
This is the older term many people still use when searching for a qualified fire safety assessor.
Current term
Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety / APFS
This is the current NSW terminology for accredited practitioners involved in assessing and endorsing fire safety measures.
What is an Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety?
An Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety, often referred to as an APFS, is a qualified and accredited person who can assess essential fire safety measures and endorse relevant fire safety documentation.
The older term Competent Fire Safety Practitioner, or CFSP, is still commonly used by property owners, strata managers and some industry contacts. In NSW, the current terminology is Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety.
In NSW, the assessment of essential fire safety measures and endorsement of relevant fire safety documentation must be completed by an appropriately accredited practitioner or registered certifier. This helps ensure your building’s fire safety systems are properly assessed and documented for compliance.
What does an Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety assess?
The role of the practitioner is to assess whether relevant essential fire safety measures are capable of performing to the required standard. The exact measures depend on the property, its Fire Safety Schedule and applicable compliance requirements.
Passive fire safety measures
Where applicable, assessment may involve fire doors, smoke doors, fire-rated construction and other passive fire safety elements listed on the Fire Safety Schedule.
Fire safety systems
Assessment may include active fire safety systems such as fire detection, alarms, sprinkler systems, hydrants, hose reels and emergency warning systems.
Fire safety equipment
Assessment may include portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hose reels, signage and other listed equipment.
Exit and egress measures
Assessment may include exit doors, paths of travel, emergency lighting, exit signage and other egress-related measures.
Essential fire safety measures we can assist with
Depending on your building and Fire Safety Schedule, EverSure Fire can assist with assessment and compliance support for a range of essential fire safety measures.
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Fire extinguishers
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Fire hose reels
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Fire hydrant systems
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Fire sprinkler systems
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Fire detection and alarm systems
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Fire indicator panels
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Emergency warning systems
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Emergency lighting
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Exit lighting
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Fire doors
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Smoke doors
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Paths of travel to exits
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Exit doors and discharge paths
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Fire blankets
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Fire safety signage
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Mechanical air handling systems
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Smoke control systems
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Passive fire protection measures
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Other measures listed on your Fire Safety Schedule
Note: The exact measures required for assessment depend on your building’s Fire Safety Schedule and the relevant compliance requirements.
When do you need an Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety?
You may need an accredited practitioner when your building’s fire safety measures require assessment, verification or endorsement as part of your compliance obligations.
Your Fire Safety Schedule requires assessment
If your building has essential fire safety measures listed, those measures may need to be assessed by an accredited practitioner.
You received a council notice
If council has requested updated fire safety information, an accredited assessment may be required.
You manage a strata or commercial building
Strata, commercial, industrial and mixed-use buildings often require ongoing fire safety assessment and documentation.
Defects have been identified
If previous inspection reports show defects, these may need to be rectified before endorsement can proceed.
You need clarity on compliance requirements
If your documentation is incomplete or unclear, EverSure Fire can help identify what may be needed next.
Our practitioner assessment process
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Send us your documents
Provide your Fire Safety Schedule, council notice, previous fire safety documentation, service records and any defect reports available..
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Documentation review
We review the available information to understand the essential fire safety measures listed for your building.
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Site inspection
Our team attends site to inspect the relevant systems, equipment and measures.
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Assessment and findings
We assess the relevant fire safety measures and identify any defects, missing records or compliance issues.
EverSure Fire follows a clear process to help property owners and managers understand what needs to be assessed, what documents are required and what issues may need to be rectified.
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Endorsement support
Where requirements are satisfied, we assist with the relevant endorsement and documentation support.
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Rectification pathway
If defects are found, EverSure Fire can help with practical next steps, including testing, maintenance, repairs or coordination where applicable.
What documents should you send us?
To help us understand your property and provide accurate advice, please send any available fire safety documents. Do not worry if some documents are missing, we can help identify what may be required.
Checklist
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Fire Safety Schedule
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Council notice or reminder
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Previous Annual Fire Safety Statement, if available
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Previous Supplementary Fire Safety Statement, if available
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Latest inspection and testing reports
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Fire system service records
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Defect reports
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Building plans, if available
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Property address
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Site access information
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Building manager or strata manager contact details
Need help with the full Annual Fire Safety Statement process?
This page explains our Accredited Practitioner Fire Safety support. If you are looking for help with the full Annual Fire Safety Statement process, including documentation, inspection coordination and council compliance support, visit our dedicated AFSS service page.