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Betta Fire Protection ensures compliance by only endorsing an AFSS after repairs have been conducted.

January 13, 2021

Signing off on an EFSM once a work order has been issued to conduct repairs

We get this question all the time, “I’ve given you a work order to do the repairs. Why can’t I have my completed AFSS?” The Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) is a document that says the essential fire safety measures (EFSM) on a site meet the minimum performance requirement.

Designing, installing and commissioning ESFM properly allows Betta Fire Protection to endorse the AFSS.

December 17, 2020

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Endorsing the AFSS Vs Designing, Installing and Commissioning

When it comes to safeguarding your property from potential fire hazards, it’s not as simple as just putting in a smoke alarm and checking the battery every now and then. There is a lot more to the process to ensure the safety of the tenants, the building and compliance under NSW law.

An accredited Betta Fire Protection CFSP inspects and tests fire safety equipment and compliance.

November 27, 2020

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Building Owners, Agents or CFSPs? Responsibilities Explained

Building owners MAY think the responsibility lies with the agent, but that’s NOT actually the case. More often than not, if there is a fire, the building owner carries full legal (and moral) responsibility for ensuring all people within the building, and the building itself, are protected adequately and fully compliant with the law.

Betta Fire Protection uses accredited CFSP staff to endorse emergency lift maintenance

October 19, 2020

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Are Your Emergency Lifts endorsed by an Accredited CFSP?

Lift Maintenance and Fire Safety are Two Very Different Things By now, you’re most likely aware that new legislation was introduced on July 1, 2020, that makes it compulsory for your Annual Fire Safety Statements to be signed off by an accredited CFSP (Competent Fire safety Practitioner). But have you been made aware that the […]

Betta Fire Protection accredited fire inspector inspecting and testing as required under the FPAS Scheme

July 9, 2020

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The new FSA is now compulsory: What it means for you

The highly anticipated Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) has now been formally approved by the NSW Government. As of July 1, 2020, the FPAS has been recognised for: Fire Systems Design (FSD) – for practitioners who endorse plans and specifications in accordance with clauses 136AA and 146B of the EPAR; and Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) […]

April 1, 2020

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Maintaining Compliance During COVID-19 and (CFSP) Scheme Goes Live On July 1

Maintaining fire safety compliance during COVID-19 restrictions As protective measures to keep the community safe from COVID-19 ramp up across the state, we thought it best to keep communicating through this difficult time and keep you abreast of how we can help you manage your fire risk obligations. Our core responsibility at Betta Fire Protection […]