CFS Codes for alarm charging
Refer to Schedule 18 in the Fire and Emergency Services Regulations 2021 for the CFS cost detail.
Note: With the exception of point 2 of Schedule 18, fees listed do not include GST which must be added.
Code | Type of activation | Charge |
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False Alarms |
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702 |
Alarm activates due to extreme weather conditions - storm, lightning, thunder, heat, etc Only use in storm event. Not if just raining. |
No Charge |
706 |
Council or SA Water causes pressure fluctuations through mains Refilling has caused water fluctuations in adjacent building's sprinkler system (could expect more than one event at the same time). If pressure equalisation use code 734. |
No Charge |
707 |
Alarm activation due to power surge/spike or short circuit An external anomaly in the power supply to the building has caused the operation of the fire alarm. Other electrical equipment has been affected (computers, lights, etc). |
No Charge |
708 |
Unable to locate detector indicated by fire panel Building or detector additions have occurred without changes to the Fire Alarm block plans. Possible system fault. |
Charge |
Malicious/Mischievous False Alarms |
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711 |
Malicious or mischievous damage to MCPs or detectors/sprinkler heads Deliberate act to interfere with detection equipment, due to lack of security. Consider prosecution under Section 135 FES Act. |
Charge |
Suspected Malfunctions |
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730 |
Fire Indicator Panel in normal condition on arrival including panel reset This may indicate that there is a fault or management has reset the alarm - if you suspect this please record it in your comments section, and raise the issue with onsite management. |
Charge |
734 |
Sprinkler suspected malfunction - includes water pressure fluctuations/equipment faults (internal pressure issues). Insufficient pressure above alarm valve due to a lack of maintenance (causing leaks), no automatic jacking pump installed. |
Charge |
737 |
Fire Indicator Panel - normal on arrival - line fault/open line Problem due to damage to Telstra line to CFS monitoring centre, i.e., events over which building owner/occupier has no control. If communications indicate reset prior to arrival use 730. |
No Charge |
738 |
Fire Indicator Panel - malfunction - fault in panel, inadequate maintenance, low battery This equipment is the property of the building owner/occupier who is responsible for maintenance (AS1851). |
Charge |
739 |
Nothing found / Alarm System suspected malfunction This equipment is the property of the building owner/occupier who is responsible for maintenance (AS1851). |
Charge |
747 |
Detector suspected malfunction This equipment is the property of the building owner/occupier who is responsible for maintenance (AS1851). |
Charge |
Simulated Conditions with no fire |
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751 |
Smoke detector operated (no fire) - external smoke, eg, bushfires, rubber burnouts, etc External smoke causing the operation of alarm, beyond control of the building owner/occupier (fire next door, lawn mower, road works etc). |
No Charge |
752 |
Heat detector operated (no fire) - heat from other location
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Charge |
756 |
Cooking fumes - toast, foodstuffs, etc
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>1/60days |
758 |
Simulated conditions - incense, candles, sparklers, smoke machine, etc
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Charge |
Unintentional Alarms - Not Involving a suspected malfunction |
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762 |
Accidental operation of alarm, includes where human activity has simulated a fire situation
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>1/60days |
763 |
Failure to notify when testing or incorrect test by servicing company personnel
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Charge |
764 |
Incorrect testing by premises staff or maintenance staff
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>3/60days |
765 |
Alarm activation by outside tradesman/occupier activities
|
Charge |
766 |
Alarm activation due to poor building maintenance - dust, cobwebs, insects, etc
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Charge |
767 |
Alarm activation due to aerosol use - hairspray, insecticides, deodorant, etc
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Charge |
768 |
Alarm activation due to steam - shower, bath, sauna, urn/kettle, etc
|
Charge |
Monitored Alarm System - Fire Indicator Panel |
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772 |
FIP activated - ASE not activated management rang/bell ringing
|
Charge |
773 |
FIP not activated - ASE activated
|
Charge |
Private Alarm Systems |
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745 |
False alarm call-outs by Private Security Company - domestic premise (alarm 00/000)
|
Charge |
746 |
False alarm call-outs by Private Security Company - commercial premises (alarm 99/999)
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Charge |
Unmonitored Fire Alarms - Domestic Only |
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741 |
Sprinkler suspected malfunction |
No Charge |
742 |
Smoke detector suspected malfunction |
No Charge |
743 |
Heat detector suspected malfunction |
No Charge |