92.3 Notice Of Appeal (Fire Services Act, 1981)

What this form is for

• • Use this form to appeal decisions related to fire safety certificates
• • Use for appeals regarding fire service charges or fees
• • Use when challenging enforcement notices under fire safety legislation
• • Use for appeals related to fire service personnel matters
• • Do not use for planning appeals - those use different forms

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Appeals must generally be submitted within 21 days of receiving the decision you wish to challenge. Extensions may be granted but must be requested before the original deadline expires.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections filled
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Appeal is submitted within the 21-day deadline
• • Form is signed in the presence of a witness
• • A copy of the form and supporting documents is kept for your records
• • Correct court fee is included or exemption is claimed
• • Form is addressed to the correct court office

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 92.3 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
3. 3Prepare any supporting documents that strengthen your appeal
4. 4Sign the form in the presence of a witness
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Pay any required court fee or claim an exemption
7. 7Keep proof of submission and all related documents

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to decisions under the Fire Services Act, 1981
• • Appeals must be based on proper legal grounds
• • The court may dismiss appeals that are frivolous or vexatious
• • Extensions to appeal deadlines are not guaranteed
• • Certain decisions may have specific appeal procedures not covered by this general form