TL;DR: In Sydney, anchor points certification is required at least every 12 months. Roof anchor points and fall-arrest systems generally need inspection and recertification at least every 12 months under AS/NZS 1891.4, and before first use. You also need a fresh inspection after any fall, storm damage, or roof work. Harnesses and lanyards are checked more often — every 6 months. If your last certificate is more than a year old, your system is out of compliance right now. If y

Roof anchor point requirements and certification matter because any Sydney building that allows workers onto a roof needs safe, tested, and documented fall protection before maintenance, cleaning, inspections, or rope access work begins. If your anchor points are missing, damaged, uncertified, or out of date, contractors may refuse to access the roof, and your building may be exposed to serious safety and compliance risk. For property owners, strata committees, facility manag