FRNSW Position Statements

The following are the formal position of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in regard to each given matter. These statements are provided in the public interest and FRNSW may not have any specific jurisdiction on the related matter. A responsible person or authority is expected to take relevant advice into consideration as appropriate to their given circumstance.

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Title a-z Last updated
Accessibility of fire hydrants 29th April 2024
Applicable Building Code of Australia (BCA) 29th April 2024
Application of fire sprinkler concessions under Specification 18 of the NCC 30th August 2024
Automated vehicle parking system/s (AVPS) 29th April 2024
Automatic storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) 29th April 2024
Consultation on the performance-based design brief (PBDB) 30th August 2024
Consultation with the relevant fire brigade, fire service or fire authority 29th April 2024
Dry fire hydrant system 4th June 2024
Electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging equipment 4th June 2024
Exemption from fire safety standards 29th April 2024
Extended fire hydrant coverage 14th June 2024
External combustible cladding 14th June 2024
Fire doors with fire activated bolts 29th April 2024
Fire engineering for existing buildings 12th September 2024
Fire hydrant system - single vs multiple 9th October 2024
Fire hydrant system in existing building or premises 12th September 2024
Fire hydrant system in new building or premises 30th August 2024
Fire safety in early childhood centres 12th September 2024
Fire safety study (FSS) process 14th June 2024
Fire sprinkler system in existing building or premises 12th September 2024
Fire sprinklers in class 1 buildings (i.e. homes) 30th August 2024
Fire sprinklers in class 2 and 3 buildings 30th August 2024
Fixed suction connection for below-ground water supply 30th August 2024
FRNSW hose connections 31st October 2018
FRNSW pump performance for high rise buildings 21st October 2019
Massive timber building systems 30th August 2024
Pressure reducing fire hydrant valve (PRFHV) 30th August 2024
Road tunnels 3rd September 2018
Security/screen doors fitted to sole-occupancy units (SOUs) 30th August 2024
Self-storage facilities 9th October 2024
Small-bore suction connections 30th August 2024