ATTENTION
STRA HOSTS
& MANAGERS

New mandatory Fire Safety Standards for Airbnb and other short-term rental accommodation apply from November 1st 2021

SHORT TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION FIRE SAFETY STANDARD

The New South Wales State Government has implemented new state-wide regulations for Airbnb and other short-term rental accommodation (STRA). These mandatory fire standards will apply to any host who wants to rent a private dwelling to the public to register by November 1, 2021 with a grace period for physical works until March 1, 2022.

These regulatory frameworks seek to ensure local communities continue to enjoy the economic benefits of Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) while managing risk to the guest by the adverse impact to people unfamiliar with the property, are now required as part of the Code of Conduct.

Survival Solutions has established service delivery teams throughout NSW and can manage service delivery to multiple premises for STRA managers or individual property owners.

Providing tailored solutions to meet the individual needs of property owners, including the supply only or installation of evacuation diagrams, wireless smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and blankets.

Smoke and Heat Alarms Wireless interconnected with non-removable 10-year lithium batteries.
Up to (4) Evacuation Diagrams installed on or adjacent to the entrance and bedroom doors.
Fire Extinguisher and Fire Blankets.
Emergency information and advice.

Whether you are an STRA manager with an extensive portfolio of properties or manage your own individual property, Survival Solutions is here to help. Phone us on 1300 040 362 or email us to arrange your assessment.

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Classifications

CLASS 1

Domestic or Residential buildings, single, standalone houses or houses attached horizontally, such as terrace houses, row houses or townhouses.

Class one also includes 2 Sub Classifications for Townhouses and dwellings under 300sqm

To learn more about this classification of dwelling and the packages available, click the link below.

**Available for Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter & Port Stephens ONLY**

CLASS 2

Multi-unit residential buildings, or apartments where people live above, beside or below each other.

This includes single Storey attached dwellings with a common space below: eg a carpark or common area.

To learn more about this classification of dwelling and the packages available, click the link below.

**Available for Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter & Port Stephens ONLY**

STRA Fires Safety Standard NSW Class 4 Building

Remote Service

For clients that require urgent assistance before the time allocated in your region, we have designed this package to support you.

To learn more packages available, click the link below

**Available for all Australian regions**

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WHAT IS MY BUILDING CLASSIFICATION?

Not sure what your building classification is? Download the classification booklet below to identify what classification your short term rental accommodation property is.

STRA Fires Safety Standard NSW Building Classifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the preparation of an Evacuation Plan and as part of the dwelling registration process on the STRA Register, hosts are also required to prepare and make available an Information Booklet/Advice Sheet on general emergency advice for the location the STRA activity is taking place. This could include, but would not be limited to, information on:

WHAT DOES A TOTAL FIRE BAN MEAN AND WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO ON THESE DAYS?

WHAT DO DIFFERENT FIRE WARNING LEVELS MEAN?

INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY SERVICE BROADCASTS AND CONTACTS.

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