Building Fire Safety and Major Infrastructure Fees
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is committed to creating a safer Queensland through provision of world-class professional fire and rescue services.
The 2007 review of the Building Fire Safety Regulation 1991 highlighted necessary increases to fees charged for building approvals and the need to introduce new fees.
Findings of the review were:
- QFRS is committed to delivering enhanced levels of customer service specifically tailored to meet industry needs.
- Unprecedented growth in Queensland’s building and development industry has led to significant increase in demand for QFRS’ building and major infrastructure fire safety services.
- Industry has indicated a requirement for additional QFRS resources to improve response times. Fee changes will be directed towards improved service delivery.
- Feedback from building industry professionals revealed that QFRS charges were outdated and not aligned with industry standards.
Building Fire Safety and Major Infrastructure fees represent a small proportion (less than 0.1 per cent) of the total building cost.
Changes to fees align with feedback gathered via consultation with building industry professionals and retains QFRS’ commitment to its community service focus. These changes will support QFRS’ role in ensuring that buildings and major infrastructure projects are built and maintained to appropriate fire safety standards.
The links below provide more detailed information regarding the fees and charges.
- FAQs (PDF/88KB)
- Fees and Charges Schedule (PDF/23KB)
- Printable Information sheet (PDF/35KB)
- Community Safety Office Contact List (PDF/17.5KB)
- Application for assessment of special fire services (PDF/410KB)
- Application for building fire safety services (PDF/476KB)
For further assistance email: buildingfiresafety@emergency.qld.gov.au
Last updated 12 Feb 2008
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