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30+ Years
Experience
AS1851
Compliant
The Earlier You Act, The More Options You Have
A Notice of Intention to Issue a Fire Order (NOI) is issued before a formal Fire Order is placed on your building. It gives you an opportunity to respond early and properly assess the situation before stricter compliance action begins.
In most cases, you have 14 to 21 days from the date of the NOI to make representations to the council.
Acting during this stage can help you:
Clarify the actual scope of required works
Discuss timelines and compliance expectations with council
Assess costs properly before committing to works
Avoid unnecessary delays and rushed decisions
Keep stakeholders informed early in the process
The earlier the issue is reviewed, the easier the process typically becomes.
A Clear Process From Start to Finish
Managing a Fire Order can feel complicated when you’re dealing with deadlines, committees, tenants, contractors, and council requirements all at once.
Our role is to simplify the process and help you move forward with clarity.
Send Us Your Fire Order or NOI
Call us or submit your documents through the form below. We’ll review what you’ve received and discuss your situation.
We Explain What It Actually Means
We break down the Fire Order in plain language so you understand what’s required, what may need further investigation, and what the next steps are.
On-Site Assessment
Our team inspects the building to identify the actual scope of work required. No assumptions. No guesswork.
Clear Written Quote
You receive a detailed quote outlining the required works, timelines, and compliance considerations before any work
Licensed Compliance Works
Our team carries out the required fire compliance works, including fire doors, passive fire systems, compartmentation, seals, and identified defects.
Certification & Documentation
Once completed, we provide the certification and documentation required to formally respond to the issuing authority and close the order properly.
Every step is handled by FPAS-accredited practitioners with the contractor licences required to complete the work legally and correctly.
One point of contact. One team. A complete compliance paper trail.
What’s at Stake If It’s Delayed or Handled Poorly?
Delays Can Limit Your Options
Fire Orders come with compliance deadlines that can escalate over time. The longer the issue remains unresolved, the fewer opportunities there may be to properly plan scope, timelines, and budgeting.
Compliance Issues Can Affect the Property
Fire Orders are recorded against the building until the required works are completed and certified. This can impact property transactions, leasing discussions, refinancing, and stakeholder confidence.
Proper Documentation Matters
Completing the work is only part of the process. Compliance documentation and certification are critical to formally resolving the order with the issuing authority.
Hidden Issues Often Surface Later
What appears minor in the initial notice can sometimes involve broader fire safety compliance issues uncovered during inspection.
This may include:
- Fire doors
- Compartmentation issues
- Penetration sealing
- Passive fire defects
- Non-compliant building modifications
A proper assessment early helps avoid unexpected complications later.
Our Process
The Team That Sees It Through
A Fire Order is not something you want handled by multiple disconnected contractors or unclear communication.
You need a team that
Understands compliance requirements
The Team That Sees It Through
Provides structured documentation
Follows through from inspection to certification
We focus on
Clear communication
Practical compliance solutions
Accurate scope assessment
Reliable project delivery
Proper certification and documentation
TESTIMONIALS
SWOT Fire brings a customer-first approach, ensuring your building, systems, and compliance needs are met with professionalism and expertise.
SWOT Fire are awesome to deal with. Otto is efficient, prompt knowledgeable and an overall 10/10 experience.
We recently had an Annual Fire Safety Inspection and our Fire Contractor found a few Passive Fire issues and recommended we engage a Passive Fire Specialist. SWOT Fire was recommended and Otto quickly identified what work needed to occur. SWOT Fire performed the repairs promptly.
Passive fire repairs: Otto from SWOT Fire was accommodating regarding scheduling around my work commitments, he was punctual and courteous, the work was done promptly and to a high standard. I was very pleased with the service.
Highly recommend!!! Organised and polite. I recently had some work performed on my property. Not knowing anything about Passive Fire I asked a friend who recently completed a shop fit out and they recommended Otto from SWOT Fire. We could not have been happier. Once the work was completed everything was returned in its place, nice and tidy as if nothing occurred. Excellent customer service and beyond impressed. Thank you so much, I thought this would be stressful but you made the process seamless.
We undertake Commercial Fit Out works up to $5M and recently encountered a challenging project at a Sports Club, where the fire system design issues extended well beyond our original scope. The incumbent fire company showed little interest in assisting, which left us in a difficult position. Fortunately, a project consultant recommended I contact SWOT Fire — and from that point, everything started falling into place. The project was completed successfully, and I’ve since found a fire service provider I can trust and rely on.
We take fire safety seriously and when advised we may not be up to date on a few things we asked around to see who maybe best to assist us. I was referred to Otto from SWOT Fire and it all started to fall into place. Good team to deal with and highly organised.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can SWOT Fire review a Fire Order?
In many cases, we can review Fire Orders and Notices of Intention shortly after submission and advise on the next recommended steps. Timeframes for inspections and works depend on the scope and urgency of the matter.
Can you help if a formal Fire Order has already been issued?
Yes. We assist clients at both the Notice of Intention stage and after a formal Fire Order has been issued. The earlier the matter is assessed, the more flexibility there may be around planning and compliance timelines.
Do you work with strata managers and committees?
Yes. A large portion of our work involves supporting strata managers, owners corporations, building managers, and property stakeholders throughout the compliance process.
We understand the importance of clear communication, documentation, and structured quoting when multiple stakeholders are involved.
Will I know the full scope before work begins?
That is the purpose of the on-site assessment process.
Many Fire Orders involve issues that are not fully visible in the initial notice. We inspect the building properly before finalising scope so you have a clearer understanding of the required works and associated costs.
Do you complete the compliance work as well?
Yes. SWOT Fire manages both the assessment process and the required fire compliance works, including passive fire systems, fire doors, compartmentation, penetration sealing, and related defects.
Do you provide certification and compliance documentation?
Yes. Once works are completed, we provide the documentation and certification required to formally respond to the issuing authority and close out the order correctly.
What types of buildings do you work on?
We work across a range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strata-managed buildings throughout Sydney.
What makes SWOT Fire different from other contractors?
Our focus is not simply quoting works, it is helping clients manage the compliance process properly from assessment through to certification.
Clients work with one coordinated team throughout the project, with clear communication, structured documentation, and licensed practitioners handling the process end-to-end.
Built by People Who Know Fire Compliance
Our leadership team combines 30 years of hands-on experience across fire protection, compliance, and building operations.
Every team member brings a practical, customer-first approach focused on helping clients resolve compliance issues properly without unnecessary complexity or inflated scope.
We believe following Australian Standards and regulatory requirements should be straightforward when handled with discipline, experience, and consistency.
The Fines Are Real. Let's Sort This Out.
Fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in touch promptly, often the same day. We will review your order, answer your questions, and give you a clear path forward.
Area serviced
Sydney, Newcastle and Regional NSW
Get in Touch:
Phone: 1300 012 889
Email: [email protected]
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