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Fire Safety for building owners

Council is committed to fire safety in all residential, commercial and organisational buildings. A number of programs have been put in place to prevent fire and reduce its impact.

Certification and fire safety statements

It’s essential to have a competent fire safety practitioner assess your building to obtain fire safety statements.

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Important measures to take

Fire safety installations, equipment and considerations for construction materials are all important features of making a building safe for its occupants.

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Fire Safety Schedules, Certificates and penalties

Whether your building is new or altered, you must comply with any Fire Safety Schedule issued and supply a Fire Safety Certificate.

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Fire safety inspections by Council

If a multi-dwelling building is considered a risk, the owner can be issued with Fire Safety Orders that carry penalties for non-compliance.

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High-rise buildings and boarding houses

Discover educational programs for building owners, Body Corporates and Strata Managers – along with guidelines for boarding houses.

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Smoke alarms

Read about what smoke alarms are required for different dwellings and get more information from Fire and Rescue NSW.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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