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New Zealand Fire Service Evacuation Scheme Information

Welcome to the New Zealand Fire Service evacuation scheme website.

DOES YOUR BUILDING REQUIRE AN EVACUATION SCHEME? FIND OUT NOW

Top You must apply for an evacuation scheme.

You may appoint an agent, known as an Authorised Applicant, to act for you (click here for further information).

For buildings built after 1 October 2006 you must apply for your evacuation scheme no later than 30 days after the earlier of:

  • The date on which the building code compliance certificate is issued for the building under the Building Act 2004, or
  • The date on which the building is first lawfully occupied.

For an existing building you must apply for your evacuation scheme no later than 6 months after 1 October 2006.


Top Download Application Form

You need to download the Application Form and Application Guide.