Fire safety certification
A fire safety certificate is a document issued by or on behalf of the building owner(s) upon the completion of new building work.
Fire sprinklers in aged care facilities
The NSW Government made automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory in all residential aged care facilities after the tragic nursing home fire in Quakers Hill in 2011. These laws took effect on 1 January 2013.
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are life-saving devices compulsory in all residential buildings where people sleep, including relocatable homes, caravans and moveable dwellings.
Coastal and marine management
Information on coastal and marine management in NSW, including policies, programs and guidance that support resilient, healthy and sustainable coastlines.
Sustainability standards for non-residential development
Introducing sustainability standards for all non-residential buildings will help drive NSW significantly closer to our target of net zero emissions.
Coastal Lands Protection Scheme
The Coastal Lands Protection Scheme, which began in 1973, brings significant coastal lands into public ownership and supports the care and management of these lands.
Coastal design guidelines
The NSW Coastal Design Guidelines provide a framework on how to protect this natural resource and can be used by councils, developers and anyone involved in designing coastal places.
Marine estate management
The department is a member of the NSW Marine Estate Management Authority, which coordinates policies and programs for improving the state’s marine environment.
Sustainability standards for residential development (BASIX)
The Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) is a sustainability assessment tool used to reduce the environmental impact of new residential buildings in NSW.
Renewable energy
NSW has enough renewable energy, transmission, and storage to meet the energy needs of every household, school, hospital, farm and business across the state.
