Fire Safety Order issued to Buildings 4, 5, 7 and 8 at 1, 3, 28-30 Ferntree Place, 2 and 4 Seven Street, Epping NSW 2121 (MP 08_0257 and MP 10_0158) Parramatta LGA

On 21 March 2022, the department issued a Fire Safety Order to the owners of Buildings 4, 5, 7 and 8 at 1, 3, 28-30 Ferntree Place, 2 and 4 Seven Street, Epping, to remove identified external wall panels on the building consisting of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP). ACP is combustible and poses a fire safety risk. The owners are required to replace the ACP with a non-combustible product and provide an inspection report issued by an accredited certifier, certifying that the replacement panels and method of installation comply with the Building Code of Australia. The owners are required to develop and implement fire safety measures to reduce the fire safety risks associated with the cladding until the rectification work is complete.

UPDATE: August 2024 – the works required under this order have now been completed.