GNFS rolls out automated fire compliance system

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has introduced the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a digital platform designed to streamline the application process for fire permits, certificates, and the tagging of fire safety equipment. This initiative is part of the Service's broader digital transformation strategy, aiming to enhance fire safety compliance, monitoring, and service delivery nationwide.

According to a statement from the GNFS, the AFCAS platform is now open to the public and is being implemented in line with the Fire Precaution (Premises) Regulations, 2003, as amended by L.I. 2249. The system mandates that all premises, including commercial and residential buildings, obtain a fire permit before construction begins and a fire certificate upon completion.

Additionally, fire alarms, equipment, and extinguishers must be tagged with official GNFS AFCAS tags for inspection. The GNFS urges property owners, vehicle owners, and various stakeholders to submit their applications through the AFCAS digital platform, emphasizing the use of equipment bearing official tags from licensed Fire Protection Contractors.

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