Annual Essential Safety Measures Report (AESMR) Compliance
Meet Your Legal Obligations & Ensure Your Building Stays Safe
The Annual Essential Safety Measures Report (AESMR) is a mandatory document that confirms your building's fire and life safety systems have been maintained. It must be completed and signed every year to comply with the Building Regulations 2018 (Vic).
When is Your AESMR Due?
The AESMR must be completed annually based on the age of your building:
Buildings constructed after 1993 → Due on the anniversary of your Occupancy Permit
Buildings constructed before 1993 → Due on 13 June each year
At Focus BRC, we provide independent AESMR audits to ensure your compliance is accurate, defensible, and cost-effective—so you can sign with confidence.
What is an AESMR & Why Does It Matter?
The AESMR confirms that all Essential Safety Measures (ESMs) have been maintained in accordance with the Occupancy Permit, Maintenance Determination, and Australian Standards. It must be signed by the building owner, agent, or Owners Corporation and kept for council and regulatory inspections.
Key Compliance Requirements:
- Must be completed annually and kept on record
- Must confirm that all ESMs are operational, and maintained in line with AS 1851-2012
- Must be signed off by a responsible party—usually the Owners Corporation or building owner
- Must be available for council & fire authority inspections
Failure to complete an AESMR correctly can lead to regulatory fines, legal liability, and potential insurance claim rejections.
The Risks of Signing Off Without Independent Verification
Many Owners Corporations rely on their fire service provider to sign the AESMR, assuming this guarantees compliance. However, this approach carries risks:
- Regulatory Risk – The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) requires that the AESMR is signed by someone who can personally confirm that all ESMs have been maintained.
- Insurance Risk – If compliance issues are later found, insurers may reject fire-related claims, even if a report was signed.
- Confidence & Assurance – Without independent verification, there is no external confirmation that the required maintenance has actually been performed.
An independent AESMR audit gives you peace of mind—so you're not just relying on the same provider who carried out (or didn’t carry out) the maintenance to confirm compliance.
Why Choose an Independent AESMR Audit?
Verify that all maintenance has been performed correctly
Ensure your report meets legal requirements (Building Regulations 2018 & AS 1851-2012)
Identify & prioritise real compliance risks—not just costly recommendations
How Our AESMR Compliance Process Works
We make compliance simple, transparent, and stress-free.
1️⃣ Review Maintenance Records – We assess service provider logs & prior AESMRs
2️⃣ Site Inspection & Compliance Check – We physically verify that ESMs are maintained correctly
3️⃣ Issue a Compliance Report – You receive a clear action plan to address any issues
4️⃣ Support for AESMR Sign-Off – We ensure the final AESMR is accurate & defensible
For larger or high-risk buildings, we may recommend a mid-year compliance review to catch issues early.
Book an AESMR Audit & Stay Compliant
Don’t risk fines, liability issues, or uncertainty over your compliance status.
Ensure your AESMR is accurate, compliant, and defensible.