AS 1851 Compliance
for Fire Protection Systems
What’s required, who it affects, and how to ensure your building remains compliant.
AS 1851 servicing requirements are now mandatory. AMD Fire helps building owners and managers identify gaps, maintain compliance, and keep essential fire safety systems operating correctly.
Does AS 1851 Apply to Your Building?
The requirements affect a wide range of properties across NSW, with building owners and managers responsible for ensuring essential fire safety systems are inspected, tested and maintained.
Strata Properties
Helping strata managers maintain essential fire safety measures and meet ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Commercial Buildings
Supporting property owners with reliable inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems.
Industrial & Facility Managed Sites
Providing practical compliance support for complex buildings and operational environments.
What Is AS 1851?
AS 1851 sets the requirements for routine inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems across Australian buildings.
The standard helps ensure essential fire safety measures remain operational and ready when they are needed most. Building owners and managers must ensure their systems are regularly serviced, correctly maintained and supported by accurate records.
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Regular inspection and testing |
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Scheduled maintenance |
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Accurate service records |
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Systems kept operational |
What Building Owners & Managers Must Do
Meeting AS 1851 requirements means ensuring essential fire safety systems are maintained, documented and ready when required.
Schedule Regular Testing
Ensure fire protection systems are inspected and tested as required.
Maintain Service Records
Keep accurate documentation of inspections, testing and maintenance.
Address Faults Quickly
Identify and rectify issues to keep systems operational.
Stay Compliance Ready
Maintain systems and records to support ongoing obligations.
Why AS 1851 Compliance Matters
Maintaining compliant fire protection systems helps reduce risk, protect occupants and avoid unnecessary compliance issues.
Safety Risks
Fire systems may not perform correctly when needed.
Insurance Issues
Non-compliance can create complications with claims and coverage.
Legal Responsibilities
Building owners and managers have ongoing compliance obligations.
Potential Penalties
Failure to meet requirements may result in enforcement action.
Systems Covered Under AS 1851
AS 1851 applies to a broad range of essential fire safety measures that require routine inspection, testing and maintenance.
AMD Fire supports the inspection, testing, maintenance and compliance of essential fire protection systems across commercial, strata and industrial properties.
Why Choose AMD Fire for Compliance Support?
Licensed, accredited and trusted by property owners and managers across NSW.
Compliance is easier when you work with an experienced team that understands both the requirements and the practical realities of managing buildings.
Download the AS 1851 Compliance Checklist
Not sure if your building meets the latest fire safety requirements? Use our checklist to understand your compliance responsibilities.
Our AS 1851 Compliance Checklist helps building owners, strata managers and facility managers review key requirements, identify potential gaps and understand the next steps toward maintaining compliant fire protection systems.
Need Help Getting Compliant?
Need help understanding your AS 1851 obligations or maintaining compliance? Our team is here to help.
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Need immediate assistance or have a question about your fire protection requirements? Our team is here to help with compliance, servicing and urgent issues.
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Servicing Sydney & Surrounding NSW Regions
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