Planning & building
The CFS is a legislated referral body, as prescribed by the SA Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017, providing advice and approvals for new constructions in areas under the CFS jurisdiction following laws relating to Building Fire Safety and Bushfire Protection within the Bushfire Hazard Overlays.
These functions are performed by the Development Assessment Team on behalf of the Chief Officer of the CFS.
Our commitment
We are committed to ensuring that you receive quality service, quickly and courteously. Read our Customer Service Charter.
For information on:
- commercial fire safety, contact our Fire Safety Officers on 8115 3372 or cfs.dascommercialteam@eso.sa.gov.au
- bushfire planning for development, contact our Fire Safety Officers on 8115 3372 or cfs.developmentassessmentservice@eso.sa.gov.au
- fire alarms, contact our CFS Fire Alarms Officer on 8115 3365 or cfs.alarms@eso.sa.gov.au.
Referral for development assessment
When a development application is referred to the CFS under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations, the CFS Development Assessment Service team will assess the development and provides statutory advice. Considerations include siting, construction, structural standards, access for emergency service vehicles, vegetation clearance, firefighting equipment and water supply fire safety systems and performance solutions required in the National Construction Code.
You are encouraged to request advice before you submit a development application.
Regulations and compliance
Planning
- Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016
- Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations 2017
Construction
- Australian Standards
- Ministerial Building Standards
- MBS001 – Upgrading health and safety in existing buildings
- MBS002 – Maintaining the performance of essential safety provisions
- MBS003 – Fire safety in caravan parks and residential parks
- MBS006 – Modification to the application of the Building Code
- MBS007 – Modification to the Building Code of Australia
- MBS008 – Designated bushfire-prone areas – additional requirements
- MBS012 – Temporary accommodation in existing places of worship
- National Construction Code (formerly the Building Code of Australia)
Fire safety
- Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Australia
- PlanSA – Council Building Fire Safety Committees
- Fire safety in waste management facilities
- Smoke Alarms in Residential Accommodation
- Fire Water Tanks
- Home fire safety fact sheet – smoke alarms
- Child Care Facilities in Multi-storey Buildings
- Fire Safety Guideline for Marina Firefighting Systems
Application forms
- Application for a fire system functional test under Development Regulation 103
- Application for meeting
- Application for referral for Development Regulation 45
- Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Application
- Fire alarms
- Policy on application for assessment of a Performance Solution
- Pre-Lodgement Agreement Request Form (Application 123)