Building fire safety
FSD forms and notice downloads: FS251, shutdowns and defects
Find the original FSD shutdown and defect notices, fire-escape leaflet and extinguisher guide. Open the official files directly and find the current FS251 online process, with a clear explanation of who handles each document.
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FS251: current online process and guidance
FSD’s FS251 information page, with FAQs, user guides and a link to the contractor system. Contact your contractor to arrange an inspection or obtain your certificate. The user guides are in Chinese.
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System shutdown: official building-notice format
The building notice for a temporary shutdown of fire service installations. Find it in Circular 2/2026, Appendix I, PDF page 4. Confirm the dates, affected equipment and posting arrangements with your contractor; the full circular explains the requirements.
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Faulty installations: official defect-notice formats
The notice for a faulty fire service installation, in Circular 1/2026, Appendix I, PDF pages 5–6. Building managers can use it to check the affected equipment and follow-up arrangements with their contractor.
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Fire escape: official FSD leaflet
A four-page English leaflet from FSD on responding to a fire and deciding how to escape. Download or print it to share with residents or staff.
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Proper selection of fire extinguishers: official FSD leaflet
A two-page Chinese–English leaflet explaining the uses and limitations of water, powder, CO2 and other extinguishers. Useful for comparing types before choosing equipment.
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Quick answers
Can I fill in and post an FSD notice after downloading it?
Before posting, confirm the affected equipment, dates and contacts with the responsible registered fire service installation contractor. Agree who will complete, post and update the notice and handle any reporting required by the circular.
Legal information
Requirements vary by premises. Confirm the work with the responsible professional using the premises use, approved plans, licence conditions and any written directions.
Which document do you need?
For an inspection or certificate enquiry, start with FSD's FS251 information page. For planned system downtime, open the shutdown notice; for faulty equipment, open the defect notice. The escape and extinguisher leaflets are for resident or staff information. Each link explains its purpose.
The links lead to original files or pages on the FSD website. Open a PDF and use your browser's download or print control to save it. The two notice formats sit inside circular appendices; their cards identify the appendix and PDF pages.
How to obtain an FS251 certificate
FSD Circular 4/2026 requires contractors to prepare and submit FS251 through the designated online system from 1 July 2026. Paper and legacy electronic forms are no longer accepted for submission. FSD's FS251 information page below provides the current process and guidance.
Contact your contractor to arrange an inspection, then ask for the completed certificate and inspection records. When you receive a new FS251, scan its QR code to verify the certificate details.
What to confirm before posting a notice
Review the notice with your registered fire service installation contractor and confirm the affected equipment, dates and contacts. Agree who will post and update the notice, handle any required reporting and confirm when the installation is back in service.
Keep the complete circular so the notice remains connected to its instructions. If you are unsure whether the situation is routine testing, a shutdown or a fault, gather the equipment location, photos and the contractor's existing notice before agreeing the next step.
Practical checklist
- Identify whether you need a certificate, shutdown notice, defect notice or leaflet
- Check the language, document type and appendix location on the card
- Confirm site equipment, dates and the responsible contact with the contractor
- Keep the full official document and record outstanding follow-up
- When you receive an FS251, use its QR code to verify the certificate details
Need an inspection or help with faulty equipment?
Tell us the premises use, address and which document you have received or need. You can enquire before collecting every record; we can review inspection, repair and follow-up documentation needs.
- Review the inspection, shutdown or fault situation
- Explain the inspection or repair scope and quotation
- Coordinate site arrangements and applicable documents
Official sources
The official documents below provide the full requirements and any updates.
Related reading
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