Australian Capital Territory false alarm fees & waivers
Everything you need to know about false alarm charges in ACT — fees, deadlines, legislation, and how to get charges waived.
False alarm charges in ACT
How false alarm charges work
The ACT published FSG-23 in 2025, which substantially replicates FRNSW Guideline No. 4. Building owners apply through their AFANP (the ACT equivalent of NSW's AFASP). The same 11 waiver criteria apply, with the same 75% cap. The deadline is 180 days from the invoice.
When charges don't apply
Fee details: Per false alarm, residential premises
The ACT closely mirrors the NSW process with the same 11 waiver criteria and 75% cap on rectification-based waivers. However, the ACT applies a longer 90-day leniency period (vs NSW's 60 days) for all monitored sites.
Waiver criteria
- Same 11 criteria as NSW (see FRNSW Guideline No. 4)
- 75% waiver cap on rectification-based criteria
- 90-day leniency period (longer than NSW's 60 days)
Automated waiver applications for ACT
Magnifire detects false alarms in real time, tracks your 180 days deadline, and generates a professional waiver letter citing Emergencies Act 2004 (ACT) — ready for you to review and submit.
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AI letter follows the NSW criteria framework adapted for ACT (references FSG-23) - Tracks the 180-day deadline
- Applies the 90-day leniency window specific to ACT
- Same 75% waiver cap awareness as NSW
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