# NSW Fire Safety Statement (/docs/form-guides/fire-safety/nsw/nsw-fire-safety-statement)
Complete the **NSW Fire Safety Statement** on the PDF layout and download a filled document. [Open the form](/forms/nsw-fire-safety-statement) when you have the current fire safety schedule and practitioner records ready.
Tradie Forms prepares the PDF. It does not submit the statement to Fire and Rescue NSW or council.
## Before you start [#before-you-start]
* Know whether you need an **annual** statement or a **supplementary** statement for critical measures.
* Have the current fire safety schedule and APFS assessment details handy.
* Confirm the issue date and the current council and Fire and Rescue NSW submission process.
* Pages 3, 4 and 5 of the downloaded PDF are owner guidance only. You do not fill those pages in the app.
Work through nine sections in PDF order in the app. The building address you enter in Section 2 is copied into the footer on every page of the downloaded PDF.
## Section 1: Statement Type [#section-1-statement-type]
Choose the statement type that matches what you are lodging.
### What to select [#what-to-select]
* **Annual** - the yearly statement for essential measures. Complete Section 8 and the Section 5 fire exit inspections.
* **Supplementary** - for critical fire safety measures on the schedule between annual statements. Complete Section 9 in the app.
Only the declaration section for your selected type is shown while you fill the form.
## Section 2: Building [#section-2-building]
Describe the building or part of the building this statement covers.
### Building scope [#building-scope]
Select **whole building** or **part of the building** to match the fire safety schedule.
### Address and identifiers [#address-and-identifiers]
Use address search for the street, suburb, and postcode. Add lot, DP/SP, and building name when you know them.
### Description [#description]
Give a short summary of building use, storeys, and construction type so the property is easy to identify on the downloaded PDF.
## Section 3: Building Owner [#section-3-building-owner]
Record the owner or entity responsible for the building.
### Full name [#full-name]
Enter the full name of each owner. If the owner is a company, trust, or owners corporation, use the full legal entity name.
### Address [#address]
Use address search for the owner postal address shown on the official PDF.
## Section 4: Fire Safety Measures [#section-4-fire-safety-measures]
List each fire safety measure from the building fire safety schedule.
### For each row [#for-each-row]
* **Fire safety measure** - the measure name from the schedule.
* **Minimum standard of performance** - the standard listed on the schedule.
* **Date(s) assessed** - the assessment date or dates for the measure.
* **APFS** - accreditation number of the practitioner who assessed the measure.
Add up to seven rows in the app to match the official PDF table.
The app reminds you that measure assessment dates must fall within the period printed on the current statement form. Check the dates against the official form before issue.
## Section 5: Inspections [#section-5-inspections]
Section 5 applies to **annual** fire safety statements only.
### For each row [#for-each-row-1]
* **Part of the building inspected** - the area checked under Part 15.
* **Date(s) inspected** - the inspection date or dates.
* **APFS** - accreditation number of the practitioner who carried out the inspection.
Add up to three rows to match the official PDF table.
The app reminds you that fire exit inspection dates must fall within the period printed on the current statement form. Check the dates against the official form before issue.
## Section 6: Accredited Practitioner [#section-6-accredited-practitioner]
Record each accredited practitioner (fire safety) engaged to assess measures or inspect fire exits.
### For each practitioner [#for-each-practitioner]
* Full name, address, and phone.
* **APFS** accreditation number from the FPAA register.
* Signature - each practitioner can sign in the app using the signature field.
Add up to five rows to match the official PDF table.
## Section 7: Declarant Contact Details [#section-7-declarant-contact-details]
Enter contact details for the person who will sign the declaration.
### Important [#important]
Check the current NSW rules for who can sign the declaration. Make sure the person signing is allowed to make the declaration for the job.
Use a saved **Declarant** saved detail to prefill repeat jobs if you are on Solo.
## Section 8: Annual Declaration [#section-8-annual-declaration]
Complete this section when you selected **annual** at the top of the form.
### What to enter [#what-to-enter]
* Declarant full name - usually the same person as Section 7.
* **Owner** or **owner's agent**.
* Signature - draw or upload on your phone; it stamps onto the official PDF line.
* **Date issued** - the date the statement is issued.
## Section 9: Supplementary Declaration [#section-9-supplementary-declaration]
Complete this section when you selected **supplementary** at the top of the form.
### What to enter [#what-to-enter-1]
* Declarant full name - usually the same person as Section 7.
* **Owner** or **owner's agent**.
* Signature - draw or upload on your phone; it stamps onto the official PDF line.
* **Date issued** - the date the statement is issued.
## After download [#after-download]
1. Preview every page and check the building address, schedule entries, APFS numbers, dates and signatures.
2. Download the statement and keep it with the current fire safety schedule.
3. Submit the statement to the local council using its current process.
4. Submit it to Fire and Rescue NSW using the current online statement form.
5. Display the statement and current schedule in the building as required.
Downloading the PDF does not lodge it. Council and Fire and Rescue NSW are separate submissions.