Safety Services
Certification, inspection and fire equipment servicing delivered by the National Civil Defense Service.
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Certification and equipment services
Enforcing fire safety legislation and carrying out fire risk assessments are among the core objectives of the Service. These are the practical services through which we do it.
Practice Certificate
Certification issued by NCDS confirming that a premises meets the fire safety requirements needed to operate. Required for many businesses and public buildings.
- Application and document review
- On-site fire safety inspection
- Written findings and required remedial actions
- Certificate issued on compliance
Vehicle Safety Certificate
Inspection and certification of vehicles against fire safety requirements, including the presence and condition of on-board firefighting equipment.
- Vehicle presented for inspection
- Extinguisher presence and serviceability checked
- Certificate issued on compliance
Fire Extinguisher Sticker
The NCDS inspection sticker records that an extinguisher has been checked by the Service and shows when it is next due for inspection.
- Extinguisher inspected and pressure-tested
- Sticker applied with inspection date
- Record retained by NCDS
Fire Extinguisher Refilling & Repair
NCDS refills, services and repairs fire extinguishers so that equipment on your premises will actually work when it is needed.
- Refilling of discharged or expired units
- Servicing and pressure testing
- Repair or condemnation of faulty units
- Advice on the right extinguisher type
Four steps to certification
Make contact
Call or email NCDS with your premises or vehicle details and the service you need.
Book an inspection
An NCDS safety officer will arrange a date to attend and assess.
Receive findings
You are given written findings and any remedial actions required.
Certificate issued
Once requirements are met, your certificate or sticker is issued.
Do not use 888 for these services. The emergency line is for fire, rescue and ambulance emergencies only. For inspections, certificates and extinguisher servicing, contact us at info@ncds.gov.ss or use the enquiry form.
Safety services FAQ
Extinguishers should be visually checked by the owner every month and formally inspected by NCDS at the interval shown on the inspection sticker. An extinguisher that has been discharged, damaged or has lost pressure must be serviced immediately, regardless of the date on the sticker.
Premises where the public gathers or where goods and people are at risk from fire — including commercial buildings, hotels, schools, markets, fuel stations and warehouses — are expected to hold current NCDS certification. If you are unsure whether your premises is covered, contact us and we will advise.
You receive written findings setting out exactly what must be corrected and by when. NCDS will re-inspect once the remedial actions are complete. The purpose of inspection is to make the premises safe, not to penalise — our officers will explain what is required.
Yes. Providing safety and fire prevention training to communities to reduce the risk of fire is one of the objectives of the Service. Contact us to arrange training for your workplace, school or community group.
Request an inspection
Tell us about your premises, vehicle or equipment and we will arrange a visit.