AS 1851-2012 Section 14
The Mandatory Standard
Full compliance with AS 1851-2012 for Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS) is now mandatory across NSW as of 13 February 2026. Transition arrangements have ended.
NSW Statutory Maintenance Requirements
AS 1851 Section 14 Routine Service
NSW legislation treats your Emergency Plan as a maintainable safety measure requiring technical verification every six months.
- 6-Monthly Competent Person Review
- EPC Governance & Records Verification
- Evacuation Diagram Relevancy Check
The "Fit & Proper" Mandate
Non-adoption of Section 14 (Six-Monthly) schedules is now a direct statutory breach under the NSW 2026 Reforms.
Expert Technical Note: NSW Reform
Under NSW regulation, the owner of a building must ensure that each essential fire safety measure is maintained to the performance standard. For Human Systems (Emergency Planning), that standard is AS 1851-2012 Section 14.
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Competent Persons
All reviews are conducted by competent persons as defined by AS 1851, ensuring your maintenance evidence is defensible and accurate.