Commercial & Industrial Fire Safety Services

 Bells Fire provides professional fire safety inspection, compliance, design and advisory services for commercial and industrial buildings. 

We support building owners, facility managers and tenants in meeting statutory obligations, managing risk and maintaining safe, compliant workplaces.

Our approach is practical, standards‑driven and tailored to the operational demands of commercial and industrial environments.

 We conduct routine and periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with AS 1851:2012.

Typical systems include:

• Fire detection and alarm systems
• Occupant warning and EWIS
• Automatic fire sprinkler systems
• Fire hydrants and hose reels
• Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets
• Fire and smoke doors, passive fire systems
• Emergency and exit lighting

Deliverables

• Scheduled inspections aligned with AS 1851 frequencies
• Clear defect identification and prioritisation
• Service records and compliance documentation suitable for audit

 We coordinate and undertake AFSS inspections to verify the performance of essential fire safety measures within commercial and industrial premises.

Scope includes:

• Review of required essential fire safety measures
• Verification of inspection, testing and maintenance records
• Functional testing and performance verification
• Reporting and evidence collation to support AFSS issue

 Bells Fire can act as the owner’s agent, managing fire safety compliance on your behalf.

Services include:

• Coordination of fire safety contractors and inspections
• Liaison with Councils, certifiers and relevant authorities
• Oversight of rectification works and close‑out
• Management of AFSS processes and compliance timelines

 Independent assessments of fire safety assets to identify condition, compliance and operational risks.

Outcomes:

• Asset condition assessments and defect reporting
• Risk‑based prioritisation of rectification works
• Capital expenditure and lifecycle planning support
• Advice on upgrade versus replacement strategies

 We provide independent reviews of existing fire service contractors to confirm compliance with AS 1851:2012 and contractual obligations.

Includes:

• Audit of inspection and maintenance records
• Verification of service frequencies and testing methods
• Site sampling and performance checks
• Gap analysis with practical improvement recommendations

 Fire system design services for new buildings, fit‑outs, refurbishments and operational upgrades.

Capabilities:

• Fire detection and occupant warning system design
• Sprinkler, hydrant and hose reel system design reviews
• Emergency and exit lighting design
• Passive fire protection and fire door schedules
• Performance‑based fire safety solutions where required

Deliverables may include concept designs, detailed drawings, specifications, calculations and compliance documentation. 

 We provide specialist fire safety advice to support informed decision‑making for commercial and industrial stakeholders.

How we assist:

• Technical advice for facility and asset managers
• Support during project planning and refurbishment works
• Attendance at meetings to explain compliance requirements
• Review of quotations, scopes of work and tenders

• Experience across commercial, industrial and mixed‑use sites
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and compliance frameworks
• Independent, practical and transparent advice
• Clear communication tailored to operational environments