AS1851 Mandatory in NSW February 13, 2026
Does your facility have Australian Standard AS1851 evacuation compliance?
You Need AS1851 Evacuation Compliance
A change in NSW legislation means that Australian Standard AS 1851-2012 evacuation compliance must be maintained!* This commences in law on the 13th of February 2026.
And now Adair Evacuation provides you with your complete compliance solution!
Contact us about your stress free compliance package
Your Fully Compliant Evacuation Package gives you:
- Compliance Peace of Mind
- Cost Effective Value
- Education from Experienced Trainers
- Includes Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS)
*Terms and Conditions Apply
The NSW Government has a new compliance requirement. The legislation in question is:
Section 81A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Amendment (Fire Safety) Regulation 2022
This requires certain buildings to comply with Australian Standard 1851-2012 – The Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment from 13th of February 2026.
This includes Evacuation Equipment, Evacuation Diagrams, Emergency Procedures and Training.
Additionally, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 requires a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace to maintain and implement an emergency plan. Adair Evacuation consultants are an industry leader in Emergency Procedures Training and the new standard may change your requirements to undertake the following inspections and actions.
What is Needed for AS1851 Evacuation Compliance?
Some of the changes are these additional steps (Now included in the Stress Free Package)
- 6 Monthly Evacuation Exercise (Instead of 12 Monthly) – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 6 Monthly Inspection of Evacuation Diagrams and Manual – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 6 Monthly Inspection of Evacuation Equipment – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 6 Monthly Inspection of ECO List – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 6 Monthly Inspection of Assembly Area – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 12 Monthly Check Warden Appointment List – AS1851-2012 Requirement
- 12 Monthly Inspect Emergency Procedures for Relevancy – AS1851-2012 Requirement
Stress Free (Basics)
- 5 Yearly Inspection Evacuation Plan (Diagrams and Manual) – AS3745-2010 Requirement
- Warden Training 2 x 1 Hour Session per Year – AS3745-2010 Requirement
- Fire Training (Extinguishers) 1 x 1 Hour Session per Year – AS3745-2010 Requirement
- 1 x Hard Copy Emergency Procedures Manual – AS3745-2010 Requirement
- 4 x Emergency Procedures Flip Charts
- Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Facilitation 1 Hour per Year – AS3745-2010 Requirement
- Annual Fire Safety Statement sign off on Emergency Procedure
We have developed this package which aims to ensure your compliance with the new regulations.
Call us on 1300 213 000 or email: stressfree@redadair.com.au
