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Key Facts: FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) Exam

70%

Minimum pass mark on Fundamentals and each FSM assessment

FPAS FSA Handbook / FPAS FSA&FSD policy — Qualified accreditation requirements

Fire Safety Measures listed under FPAS FSA accreditation

FPAS FSA Handbook — Fire Safety Measures

$990

New-applicant Awareness Session + Fundamentals fee (incl. one re-sit)

FPAS FSA Handbook — Schedule of fees and charges

CPD points required per year to renew FPAS accreditation

FPAS FSA Handbook — Continuing Professional Development

FPAS FSA is FPAA's accreditation pathway for Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) assessing essential fire safety measures for NSW AFSS work. Pass mark is at least 70% on Fundamentals and each measure quiz under LockDown Browser. This free bank has 100 practice MCQs across legislation, NCC, performance standards, AS 1851 methodology and common active/passive measures.

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1Under FPAS, what primary purpose does Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) accreditation serve in New South Wales?

A.It accredits practitioners to assess the performance capability of essential fire safety measures for annual or supplementary fire safety statements

B.It replaces all building surveyor licences for Class 1 dwellings only

C.It authorises unrestricted design of new high-hazard sprinkler systems without further category limits

D.It is only a voluntary industry membership badge with no regulatory role

Explanation: FPAS FSA accreditation enables Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) to assess existing fire safety measures that inform annual or supplementary fire safety statements under NSW planning and fire-safety regulations. It is not a Class 1 surveyor licence substitute or unlimited design endorsement.

2In FPAS terminology, what does the acronym AFSS stand for?

A.Australian Fire Suppression Specification

B.Annual Fire Safety Statement

C.Accredited Fire Systems Supervisor

D.Automatic Fail-Safe Switchboard

Explanation: AFSS means Annual Fire Safety Statement in the FPAS FSA Handbook acronyms list. FSA practitioners assess essential fire safety measures so an AFSS or supplementary statement can be completed for the building.

3What title does NSW regulation use for a practitioner accredited under FPAS to assess fire safety measures for an AFSS?

A.Properly qualified person as the only current title for all AFSS work

B.Principal Certifying Authority

C.Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety)

D.Fire and Rescue NSW Brigade Commander

Explanation: NSW reforms replaced the older properly qualified person language with Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) for functions covered by the FPAA scheme. FSA accreditation under FPAS is the pathway for those assessment functions.

4According to the FPAS FSA Handbook, which of the following is a core work activity of a Fire Safety Assessor?

A.Issue a construction certificate for a new Class 2 tower without a certifier

B.Design and stamp hydraulic calculations for a new AS 2118 high-hazard sprinkler system as an FSA-only activity

C.Cancel a building owner's council rates if a defect is found

D.Determine the required standard of performance from approved design documents, the fire safety schedule, baseline data or a building manual

Explanation: The handbook lists determining the required standard of performance from approved design sources, including the fire safety schedule and baseline data, as a primary FSA work activity. Construction certificates, new-system design endorsement and rates collection are outside FSA scope.

5How many Fire Safety Measure (FSM) accreditation items does the FPAS FSA class list in the handbook?

A.Thirty-six

B.Twelve

C.Twenty-four

D.Fifty

Explanation: The FPAS FSA Handbook states that thirty-six Fire Safety Measures are available under the FSA class, based on the measures associated with annual fire safety statements and historically linked to clause 166 of the EP&A Regulation 2000.

6What minimum score must an FSA applicant achieve on the Fundamentals Assessment and on each Fire Safety Measure assessment applied for?

A.At least 50%

B.At least 70%

C.At least 60%

D.100% with no errors allowed

Explanation: FPAS Qualified accreditation requirements state applicants must pass the Fundamentals Assessment and each measure assessment at least 70%. The pass mark is a percentage threshold, not a perfect-score requirement.

7Before an FSA applicant can sit Fire Safety Measure assessments, which step must be completed successfully?

A.Only a verbal interview with the building owner

B.A Fire and Rescue NSW operational recruit exam

C.The mandatory Awareness Session videos, then the Fundamentals Assessment

D.Registration as a Principal Certifying Authority

Explanation: The handbook pathway is to complete the mandatory FSA Awareness Session of roughly three hours of videos, then pass the Fundamentals Assessment, after which measure assessments become available. Owner interviews or PCA registration are not substitutes.

8How long does the FPAS FSA Handbook allocate for each of Part A and Part B of the Fundamentals Assessment?

A.30 minutes per part

B.Four hours for both parts combined as a single timer

C.No time limit is stated for either part

D.One and a half hours (90 minutes) per part

Explanation: The handbook states the Fundamentals Assessment includes Part A and Part B, with one and a half hours allowed to complete each part. Both parts must be completed to pass the Fundamentals Assessment.

9Is the FPAS FSA Fundamentals Assessment open book or closed book according to the handbook?

A.Open book, with specified resources available during the assessment

B.Closed book with no references permitted

C.Open book for Part A only and closed book for Part B

D.Oral only, with no written references either way

Explanation: The handbook describes the Fundamentals Assessment as open book and lists available resources such as the Awareness Session presentation, NSW EP&A Regulation materials, NCC 2019 Volume One Parts A and E, and the Annual Fire Safety Statement. Measure assessments are separately described as closed book.

10How does the FPAS FSA Handbook describe Fire Safety Measure online assessments regarding reference materials?

A.Open book with full access to Australian Standards PDFs on any device

B.Closed book — Australian Standards and other reference material cannot be accessed electronically or in hard copy during the assessment

C.Candidates may phone a colleague for answers if stuck

D.Only paper Standards are allowed; electronic copies are banned but paper is encouraged

Explanation: Measure assessments are closed book: candidates cannot access Australian Standards or other reference material electronically or in hard copy during the sitting. They are expected to already understand standards of performance and fundamental requirements for the measures applied for.

About the FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) Exam

The FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) accreditation assessment is Fire Protection Association Australia's online knowledge pathway for practitioners who assess the performance capability of essential fire safety measures for NSW annual or supplementary fire safety statements. After the mandatory Awareness Session and open-book Fundamentals Assessment, candidates sit closed-book MCQ assessments for each Fire Safety Measure. Content centres on NSW AFSS duties, NCC Volume One fire provisions, standards of performance, AS 1851 routine-service evidence and the installed measure families on the FPAS list.

Assessment

Online pathway under Respondus LockDown Browser with webcam: mandatory Awareness Session videos (~3 hours), open-book Fundamentals Assessment (Part A + Part B), then closed-book multiple-choice assessments (some multi-answer) for each of up to 36 Fire Safety Measures applied for.

Time Limit

Fundamentals: 1.5 hours per part (A and B). Each Fire Safety Measure quiz states its own timeframe in the online module before you start.

Passing Score

At least 70% on the Fundamentals Assessment and on each Fire Safety Measure assessment applied for (FPAS FSA Handbook / FPAS policy).

Exam Fee

New-applicant package $990 (Awareness Session + Fundamentals including one re-sit); plus per-measure fees (handbook schedule roughly $27.50–$99+ GST-inclusive, two attempts included); re-assessment $110 + measure fee. Confirm current amounts with FPAA. (Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA))

FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) Exam Content Outline

20%

NSW Legislation, AFSS & APFS Role

FPAS FSA pathway, APFS duties, AFSS endorsement, Awareness/Fundamentals rules, fees, CPD and LockDown Browser integrity.

15%

NCC / BCA Fire Safety Provisions

Volume One Parts A and E emphasis, Sections C/D/E concepts, DtS and Performance Solutions.

10%

Standard of Performance Determination

Schedule/baseline sources, defect and interface judgment, endorsement versus decline.

12%

Assessment Methodology & AS 1851

Routine service records, survey-type inspection, closed-book measure MCQs and egress offence checks.

12%

Water-Based Fire Safety Measures

Sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, wall-wetting systems and supply/pump considerations.

10%

Detection, Alarm, EWIS & Monitoring

AS 1670 systems, EWIS, monitoring, alarms/detectors and fail-safe devices.

11%

Passive Fire & Smoke Measures

Doors, dampers, seals, shafts, vents, mechanical smoke control and related passive items.

10%

Egress, Emergency Systems & Portable Equipment

Emergency lighting/exit signs, extinguishers, planning, control rooms, access, standby power and signs.

How to Pass the FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 70% on the Fundamentals Assessment and on each Fire Safety Measure assessment applied for (FPAS FSA Handbook / FPAS policy).
Assessment: Online pathway under Respondus LockDown Browser with webcam: mandatory Awareness Session videos (~3 hours), open-book Fundamentals Assessment (Part A + Part B), then closed-book multiple-choice assessments (some multi-answer) for each of up to 36 Fire Safety Measures applied for.
Time limit: Fundamentals: 1.5 hours per part (A and B). Each Fire Safety Measure quiz states its own timeframe in the online module before you start.
Exam fee: New-applicant package $990 (Awareness Session + Fundamentals including one re-sit); plus per-measure fees (handbook schedule roughly $27.50–$99+ GST-inclusive, two attempts included); re-assessment $110 + measure fee. Confirm current amounts with FPAA.

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FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Follow the handbook order: master Awareness Session concepts, then Fundamentals (legislation, NCC Parts A/E, AFSS process), then closed-book measure knowledge for each FSM you will sit.

2Practise determining standard of performance from schedules and baseline data, and rehearse when to decline endorsement if defects or blocked exits mean a measure is not capable.

3Run Respondus System & Network Check and Webcam Check before scored attempts, and remember measure assessments are closed book even though Fundamentals is open book.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FPAS Fire Safety Assessment (FSA) accreditation assessment?

It is Fire Protection Association Australia's online pathway for FPAS Fire Safety Assessment accreditation. Candidates complete a mandatory Awareness Session, an open-book Fundamentals Assessment (Part A and Part B), then closed-book multiple-choice assessments for each Fire Safety Measure they apply for, using Respondus LockDown Browser with a webcam.

What score do I need to pass the FPAS FSA assessments?

FPAS requirements state applicants must pass the Fundamentals Assessment and each Fire Safety Measure assessment at least 70%. Exact question counts and timers for measure quizzes are shown in each online module.

How many Fire Safety Measures can FSA accreditation cover?

The FPAS FSA Handbook lists 36 Fire Safety Measures, including water-based systems, detection/alarm/EWIS, passive fire and smoke measures, egress/emergency equipment and Division 7 miscellaneous fire safety offences. Some measures have Level 1 Basic and Level 2 Advanced restrictions.

Is FPAS FSA required for NSW Annual Fire Safety Statements?

FPAS is an NSW Fair Trading–recognised accreditation scheme. FSA accreditation supports practitioners acting as Accredited Practitioners (Fire Safety) to assess essential fire safety measures for annual or supplementary fire safety statements. Confirm current regulated-work requirements with NSW Fair Trading and FPAA.