DA, OC & Handover
Emergency Compliance
Don't let an Occupation Certificate be blocked by non-compliant documentation. We provide site-verified, statutory-aligned emergency procedures for the entire development lifecycle.
The Statutory Mandate: NSW 2026 AFSS Requirements
As of 13 February 2026, compliance with AS 1851-2012 for Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS) is mandatory across NSW. Transition arrangements have ended.
Section 14: The OC Blocker
Certifiers are increasingly being audited on the validity of the Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) documentation they accept. A simple "manual" is no longer sufficient; AS 1851 Section 14 requires a 6-monthly competent review that many builders overlook until the final OC audit.
EP&A Act (NSW) Liability
Failure to provide accurate emergency procedures as a condition of DA consent is a direct breach of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. This poses significant insurance and WHS risks for the developer and principal contractor during the handover phase.
Critical Compliance Checklist
- AS 3745 Pass: Manual must be site-specific and < 5 years old.
- AS 1851 Section 14: 6-month competent review documentation ready for certifier.
- Diagram Orientation: Verification that diagrams match the "as-built" layout, not just the architectural plan.
- ECO Structure: Formally established Warden structure with recorded training for the management team.
Why Compliance Ready is the Expert Choice
We don't just print manuals; we manage the statutory risk profile of your development from concept to keys.
Certifier-First Approach
We speak the language of certifiers. Our documentation is indexed, referenced, and ready for immediate statutory sign-off, reducing delays in OC issuance.
24-Hour Recovery
Running behind? Our Gold Service is the industry benchmark for emergency turnaround. Compliant documentation delivered within 24 hours of site access.
Lifecycle Integration
From DA lodgement to the first AFSS and final strata handover, our data-driven approach ensures continuity and zero compliance gaps.
DA Consent
Documentation required for development application and initial approvals.
- Workplace Emergency Planning strategies referencing BCA/NCC.
- Preliminary evacuation strategies for high-occupancy sites.
OC Sign-Off
The critical path to building occupation and certificate of occupancy.
- Site-verified as-built Evacuation Diagrams (AS 3745).
- Finalised Emergency Procedures Manual & EPC establishment.
- AS 1851 Section 14 certification for AFSS inclusion.
HO & AFSS
Transitioning to operational strata and ongoing statutory maintenance.
- Warden training records for new facility management.
- First evacuation drill execution and reporting.
- Onboarding to $250/qtr ongoing compliance program.