Western Australia false alarm fees & waivers
Everything you need to know about false alarm charges in WA — fees, deadlines, legislation, and how to get charges waived.
False alarm charges in WA
How false alarm charges work
Western Australia was the last state to introduce false alarm fees (July 2015). The system is comparatively lenient — three false alarms per premises per financial year are allowed before charges apply. Only the 4th and subsequent alarms attract the $1,337 fee. Waivers must be submitted within 21 days.
When charges don't apply
Fee details: From the 4th alarm per financial year — first 3 are free
Three false alarms per premises per financial year are allowed before any charges apply. Only the 4th and subsequent alarms attract the fee.
Waiver criteria
- Alarm within the 3-free-alarms-per-financial-year threshold
- Circumstances beyond the owner's control
- Evidence of alarm system improvement or maintenance
Automated waiver applications for WA
Magnifire detects false alarms in real time, tracks your 21 days deadline, and generates a professional waiver letter citing Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998 — ready for you to review and submit.
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Tracks false alarm count per premises per financial year - Alerts when approaching the 3-alarm threshold so preventative action can be taken
- Tracks the 21-day waiver deadline
- AI letter addresses the DFES False Fire Alarm Administrator directly
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