Once the building completes its construction, the applicant can request for Structural Fire Safety Compliance Certificates. This is usually done after the electrical connections (Step 2) and water connection (Step 3) have been completed.

In compliance to National Building Code of Fiji under Public health Act, all building must be constructed as per approved plans and to be inspected by NFA after completion, to confirm compliance to minimum requirements (with reference to Australia and New Zealand standards) as follows:
– Fire resistance and stability
– Access and egress
– Fire services and equipment
– Building Use
– Fire Load

All structural and services completion certificate must be submitted before final inspection for new structures.

Any alteration to building designs must be submitted before the completion phase.

While this is the final step of Stage 3, please note that the local authority would not grant the final approval until this step is completed.

Potential Users: Owner and Developer

All forms would have been submitted during the Building Plan Approval stage. The local authority would then advise on this service and how to activate it.

Submission Form(s)
– SFS 7: Structural Engineers Completion Certificates (Download)
– SFS 8: Hydraulic Design Certificate for Fire Safety Systems (Download)

Checklists
– Fire Safety Requirement reports

Supporting Documents
– Fire Engineers Completion Reports in Building more than $2mil in value and where the sprinkler is required). The engineer must be a certified member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
– Completion certification for Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
– Test Reports for Building Emergency System

FAQs
NFA FAQ for Obtaining Construction Permits (Download)