Fire Compliance Certificate
Fire Compliance Certificate - How To Get One For Your Building Project
If you're approaching the final stages of a build, one document stands between you and project handover: the fire compliance certificate. It’s a key part of final approvals, confirming that your building’s fire safety systems meet all relevant codes and have been properly installed.
At 2Code Fire & Build, we know this process can feel overwhelming, especially if fire safety hasn’t been on your radar throughout the build. That’s why we make certification straightforward, timely, and builder-friendly.
What Is A Fire Compliance Certificate?
A fire compliance certificate (also known as a Form 12 in Queensland) verifies that your building’s fire safety systems, both passive and active, comply with performance requirements under the Building Code of Australia. It covers systems like:
- Fire-rated walls, ceilings and floors
- Smoke and fire wall penetrations
- Structural steel protection
- Fire doors and dampers
- Emergency exits and pathways
Certification is typically required before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued, and missing or incorrect documentation can delay handover by weeks.
For technical detail, you can review Mandatory Part 2.4 – Fire Safety in the Queensland Development Code, which outlines the legal requirements around building fire safety in Queensland.
What Documents And Inspections Are Needed?
To issue a fire compliance certificate, the following steps usually apply:
- Initial Inspection or Audit – To assess what fire protection systems are present and whether they align with approved designs or tested systems.
- System Review – Including penetration seals, structural elements, and materials used.
- Defect Reporting – Where needed, we’ll issue a report outlining any non-compliant areas and advise on rectification.
- Final Certification – Once all requirements are met, we’ll issue formal documentation (including Form 12), photo evidence, and supporting records for submission.
Depending on the scope of the build, this may involve 1-3 visits, with clear communication throughout. We aim to provide certification within a few business days of final approval, helping you stay on track.
Why Choose 2Code Fire & Build?
We’re not just certifiers - we’re Queensland’s leading passive fire protection building specialists. Our founder, Andrew Schiffke, is a QBCC-registered builder and fire safety certifier with over 30 years’ experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Because we understand the building process, we know how to provide real, practical solutions, not just red tape. We’ve worked across hospitals, aged care, universities, and high-density housing developments throughout Brisbane, Toowoomba, the Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and beyond.
And our certification process? It's clear, timely, and backed by decades of on-site experience.
Need a fire compliance certificate fast, without the guesswork? Contact 2Code Fire & Build today and let’s get your documentation sorted, so you can hand over with confidence.
