Establish the project’s actual pathway
The approval pathway depends on the location, building and proposed work. Share advice already received from your certifier, council or project consultants, together with the latest plans and any relevant correspondence.
A process described for one state or project should not be assumed to apply to another.
Identify documents, dependencies and decisions
Confirm which fire services drawings, engineering reports or other supporting documents the project requires. Track who prepares each item, who reviews it and which design decisions must be resolved first.
- Current drawing revisions and supporting reports
- Outstanding requests from the project team
- Changes that affect the fire safety design
Keep coordination and approval distinct
FSP Network’s coordination role supports the process. The relevant authority or certifier makes the approval decisions within its role, and any required assessment or certification must be undertaken by the appropriately authorised person.