The AFA systems that require monitoring are to be connected to an approved Automatic Fire Alarm Service Provider (AFASP). It is important that building owners and managers properly manage and maintain their AFA systems to ensure their correct operation and to reduce the likelihood of unwanted alarms. AFA systems are required under building legislation, as prescribed by the National Construction Code, and are administered by Local Government Authorities. They also divert FRNSW resources that would otherwise be available for genuine emergencies.ĪFA systems are a crucial component in fire detection for buildings and are designed to alert occupants and initiate quick responses by FRNSW in the case of fires. Unwanted alarms may create complacency towards genuine alarms, that could potentially result in serious injury or loss of life. Around 37% of all FRNSW responses are to AFAs. FRNSW has a statutory obligation under the Fire and Rescue Act 1989 to attend to all fire alarms.įRNSW responded to approximately 48,000 AFAs in 2019/20 financial year, with 97% of these alarms being unwanted. Unwanted alarms are when FRNSW has attended in response to an alarm where there is no fire or other emergency. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is committed to reducing the number of unwanted false alarms from Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) systems.

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