From February 2026, significant updates to AS1851 (Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems & Equipment) will come into force. If you’re a commercial building owner, strata manager, facilities manager, hotel operator, or responsible for any managed property in NSW, these changes will directly affect your fire safety obligations.
What’s Changing in AS1851?
The new AS1851 standard introduces:
- Stricter requirements for routine testing & inspections
- More detailed evidence for Annual Fire Safety Statements (AFSS)
- Greater accountability for building owners and managers
- Updated procedures for fire systems, alarms, sprinklers, and emergency lighting
- Mandatory documentation and record-keeping protocols
Failing to comply with these new standards can result in:
- Penalties and fines
- Rejected AFSS submissions
- Insurance claim complications
- Increased risk and liability
Who Needs to Act?
If you manage or own:
- Commercial buildings
- Strata complexes and body corporate properties
- Hotels and accommodation providers
- Retail and hospitality venues
- Industrial and government facilities
— you must ensure your fire systems, testing schedules, and documentation are ready for the new AS1851 requirements.
Why Choose Hextra Fire Protection?
Hextra is one of the only fully licensed AFSS providers across the NSW Snowy Monaro and South Coast regions, with a team already trained and preparing clients for the 2026 transition. Our local experts:
- Review your current fire systems and compliance status
- Update maintenance and testing schedules to meet the new standard
- Provide clear, actionable documentation for AFSS submissions
- Offer ongoing support and 24/7 emergency response
- Keep you ahead of regulatory changes, reducing risk and stress
Prepare Now – Stay Compliant, Stay Safe
Don’t wait until the last minute. Early preparation means smoother compliance, fewer disruptions, and peace of mind for you and your stakeholders.
Learn more about Hextra’s fire protection services and book a compliance review or AFSS consultation with Hextra Fire Protection today.
Or simply call us on (02) 6420 0201.
Safety. Compliance. Peace of Mind. That’s the Hextra difference.
