Application for Structural Fire Safety New Development Approval
In compliance to National Building Code of Fiji under Public health Act, all building plans have to be approved by NFA to meet the minimum requirements (with reference to Australia and New Zealand standards) as follows:
1) Fire resistance and stability
2) Access and egress
3) Fire services and equipment
For complex development, a pre-submission concept meeting is available.
Service Availability
0800 - 1630H [Mon - Thurs]
0800 - 1600H [Fri]
Excluding weekends & public holidays
Service Turnaround Time
10 working days subject to complete submission of application
Required Forms
SFS 1: Application for Structural Fire Safety Approval, Inspection and Services
SFS 5: Design Certificate of Practicing Structural Engineer for the Fire Safety Elements of a construction
For complex projects, 2 additional forms are required:
SFS 4: Fire Safety Engineering Design Report
SFS 6: Peer Review and Check of Design Certificate of Practicing Structural Engineer for Fire Safety
Checklist
SFS 2: Structural Fire Safety Application Requirements
Supporting Documents
1.Certified Fire Engineer Report (in English) (for development of building above $2 mil in value and where sprinkler is required). The engineer must be a certified member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
2.Design and product specifications
Service Fee
Please refer to Schedule of Fees
Contact Person
Central HQ - Structural Fire Safety Department Station Officer
Email: stosfs.nfa@gmail.com
Tel: +679 3392255; Mobile: +679 9980554
Central HQ - Structural Fire Safety Department Sub-officer Planning
Email: sfsplans.nfa@gmail.com,
Tel: +679 3392255; Mobile: +670 9980554
Northern - Structural Fire Safety Department, Sub-Officer North
Email: sfsnorth.nfa@gmail.com,
Tel: +679 8811333; Mobile: +670 9987530
Western - Structural Fire Safety Department, Sub-Officer West
Email: sfswest.nfa@gmail.com,
Tel: +679 6660211 Ext 107; Mobile: +670 9987529