Develop a performance solution under the Building Code of Australia.

YES
(Including the need to be a fire safety engineer in some instances – see clause 130(5)).

Preparation of plans and specifications for installation (system design), extension or modification of a ‘relevant fire safety system’ (see Q5 below).

Preparation of plans and specifications for installation (system design), extension or modification of a ‘relevant fire safety system’ (see Q5 below).

YES
(Including the need to be a fire safety engineer in some instances – see clause 130(5)).

Application to exempt compliance of a relevant fire safety system (see Q5 below).

YES
Unless the plans and specifications have been certified by a compliance certificate referred to in section 109C(1)(a) of the Act as complying with the relevant provisions of the Building Code of Australia.

Assessment of essential fire safety measure performance for the purpose of an Annual Fire Safety Statement (fire safety assessment).

YES
A CFSP who did not prepare the plans or specifications must endorse the proposed non-compliance before a certifying authority can provide exemption.

Assessment of essential fire safety measure performance for the purpose of a supplementary fire safety statement (fire safety assessment).

YES
(Note: Clause 176(3) of the Regulation requires an assessment to inspect and verify the performance of each fire safety measure being assessed. This is separate to inspection for the purpose of routine service).

Assessment of essential fire safety measure performance for the purpose of a supplementary fire safety statement (fire safety assessment).

Preparation of a final fire safety certificate (system certification).

NO
(Requirement to use a ‘properly qualified person’ remains).

Preparation of an interim fire safety certificate (system certification).

NO
(Requirement to use a ‘properly qualified person’ remains).

Undertaking routine service (inspect, test and preventative maintenance).

NO
(No current provisions).