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Fire Licence

Operating Licences Must Sight Pre-Occupation Renewal Required

What It Proves

Fire safety systems are installed, maintained and the building meets ongoing fire safety requirements for operation.

What to Verify

Current year licence, inspection date, any conditions or deficiencies noted, all systems covered.

What to Check On-Site

Check FSCD licence displayed at reception/guard room. Verify licence date is current year. Match building name on licence to actual building.

Internal Consistency Checks

Issuing authority must be FSCD. Date must be current calendar year. Building address must match Occupancy Certificate. Building name must match Trade Licence.

Used By Approvals

As Output

Legal Basis

Fire Prevention and Extinction Act 2003 UNVERIFIED
Section Section 12 — Fire Licence Requirement

Building360 interpretation — not legal advice: Section 12 of the Fire Prevention and Extinction Act 2003 establishes the requirement for obtaining a fire licence for buildings and establishments. The exact text requires verification against the official gazette publication.

Document Details

Category
Operating Licences
Trust Level
Must Sight
Original document must be physically sighted and checked.
Disqualification Power
High
Who Issues
Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD)
Typical Format
Annual licence certificate
Lifecycle Phase
Pre-Occupation
Renewal
Yes — periodic renewal required
Document requirements may vary. Always confirm with the issuing authority.
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