Emergency Procedures for
DA, OC & Handover
Compliant emergency planning documentation at every stage of the development lifecycle — from consent conditions through to occupation and strata handover.
The Compliance Gap in New Developments
Emergency procedures are a condition of consent on most Development Applications in NSW. Yet they are frequently the last item addressed — often holding up Occupation Certificates and creating liability exposure for certifiers who sign off without verified documentation.
Development Application
Consent conditions frequently require emergency procedures, evacuation diagrams, and warden structures to be documented before construction commences.
Occupation Certificate
Certifiers cannot issue an OC without evidence that fire safety measures — including emergency procedures — comply with the BCA and relevant Australian Standards.
Strata Handover
Developers handing over to strata or facility management must provide operational emergency plans, diagrams, and warden training records as part of the defects-free handover package.
What We Deliver at Each Stage
A single specialist partner across the entire development lifecycle — from DA lodgement to strata handover.
Need an OC unblocked in 24 hours?
Our Gold Service provides 24-hour expedited document delivery for builders and developers facing immediate deadlines. We provide site-verified procedures and compliant manuals within one business day.
Gold Service Requirements:
- 24-hour clock commences from verified site access and receipt of remittance.
- Accurate as-built architectural plans must be supplied in PDF or CAD format.
- Payment remittance must be provided prior to commencement.
DA Stage: Consent Conditions
- Preliminary Emergency Plan addressing the consent authority's specific conditions.
- Draft Evacuation Diagrams aligned to architectural drawings and BCA egress requirements.
- Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) framework for the proposed building use.
- Written compliance statement referencing AS3745 and AS1851 for lodgement with the certifier.
OC Stage: Certifier Sign-Off
- Finalised Emergency Procedures Manual reflecting the as-built configuration.
- Site-verified Evacuation Diagrams oriented to AS3745 Section 3.5 — produced from the completed building, not draft plans.
- Certifier-ready compliance pack with all documentation referenced and indexed for efficient review.
- AFSS documentation support for initial Annual Fire Safety Statement lodgement where required.
Handover: Operational Readiness
- Operational Emergency Plan tailored for the incoming strata, facility manager, or tenant.
- Initial Warden Training for the building management team or body corporate.
- First evacuation exercise to establish the operational baseline.
- Ongoing Compliance Program transition — seamless move from project delivery to routine servicing under our $250/quarter program.
Why Builders & Certifiers Choose Compliance Ready
24-Hour Gold Service
When the OC is on the line and documents aren't ready, we provide 24-hour turnaround for compliant manuals and diagrams. T & C Apply.
Certifier Confidence
Our documentation is produced to a standard that certifiers trust. Clear referencing, correct orientation, and complete compliance packs reduce your review burden.
Fixed-Price Transparency
One quote covers DA through to handover. No variation claims, no scope creep. Budget it once and move on.
Multi-Site Capability
Running multiple projects across Sydney, Wollongong, or the ACT? We scale with your portfolio — consistent documentation standards across every site.