All owners of buildings categorised Class 1b to Class 9 under the Building Code of Australia must submit an Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS).
The statement confirms that an accredited practitioner (fire safety) has inspected, assessed and verified the fire safety measures for the building are capable of performing to the minimum standard of performance and there are no fire safety offences.
Class 1a buildings do not need an AFSS
Buildings classified as Class 1a under the Building Code of Australia do not need to submit an AFSS. These include single dwelling houses, terraces and villa houses.
If you are unsure whether this classification applies to your property, check the Building Code of Australia building classifications.