Building Fire Safety Committee

The Building Fire Safety Committee inspects buildings within the Council area to determine whether the fire safety of the building is adequate.

The Committee's focus is on inspecting buildings where members of the public stay or gather, for example Aged Care facilities, hotels and sporting clubrooms.

If the Building Fire Safety Committee deems that the fire safety of a building is inadequate, it can issue a notice under the Development Act in order to rectify any problems.

The Port Pirie Building Fire Safety Committee is comprised of the following:

  • Regional Council of Port Pirie Building Officer
  • Fire Safety Expert
  • Metropolitan Fire Service Representative
  • CFS

The establishment of a Building Fire Safety Committee is required under the Development Act., section 71.

For More information on the Building Fire Safety Committee, please contact the Development section of the council or email: council@pirie.gov.au