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Queensland Smoke Alarms Legislation and Rules
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) talk about smoke alarm safety and legislation in Queensland.
This is what you need to know about fire safety and smoke alarm legislation:
Replacing Existing Smoke Alarms
If your existing smoke alarms are more than 10 years old, it is now mandatory to have them replaced with photoelectric type smoke alarms.
New Home Builds or Substantial Renovations
Dwellings that are newly built or substantially renovated in Queensland must have photoelectric smoke alarms which are hardwired and interconnecting.
Ensuring Your Property is Compliant
Landlords must meet new laws which come into place on 1st January, 2022. Non-compliant properties cannot be rented.
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Smoke Alarm Information for Home Owner Occupiers
Ensure your home is compliant with fire safety laws to keep your family safe and your home insurance active
Queensland Government Fire Safety Legislation Timeline For Existing Dwellings
From 1st January, 2017
When replacing smoke alarms:
- They must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS 3786-2014)
- Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced
- Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately
- Existing hardwired smoke alarms that need replacement must be replaced with a hardwired smoke alarm
From 1st January, 2027
Smoke alarms in all dwellings must:
- Be photoelectric (AS 3786-2014) and also not contain an ionisation sensor
- Be less than 1o years old and operate when tested
- Be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so that all activate together
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
- In each bedroom
- In hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or if there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey
- If there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling
- Smoke alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
Queensland Government Fire Safety Legislation Timeline For New or Substantially Renovated Dwellings
From 1st January, 2017
When replacing smoke alarms:
- They must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS 3786-2014) and not also contain an ionisation sensor
- Be hardwired to the mains power supply with a secondary power source
- be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate together
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
- In each bedroom
- In hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or if there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey
- If there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling
- Smoke alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
Here’s How Smoke Alarms Experts Can Help…
If your home is not meeting the QLD government fire safety legislation, or if you’re building a new home we can help with the following smoke alarm services:
Install new photoelectric smoke alarms in compliance with the laws, ensuring they are in the correct locations throughout your home
Replace any existing smoke alarms that aren’t compliant or safe
Smoke alarm testing and maintenance
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Smoke Alarm Information for Landlords and Real Estate Agents
As the Landlord of a rented property, it is your responsibility to ensure fire safety legislation is being met.
New or Renewed Tenancy Agreement
Within 30 days before the start of a tenancy in a domestic dwelling, the landlord must test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling.
During a tenancy in a domestic dwelling, each smoke alarm in the dwelling must be tested and cleaned at least once every 12 months.
When To Replace Smoke Alarms
Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago, as well as any smoke alarms that do not operate when tested, must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms that comply with Australian Standard 3786–2014.
Requirements for Replacing Smoke Alarms
When it is time for your property’s alarms to be upgraded, those alarms must:
- be photoelectric and comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014
- not also contain an ionisation sensor; and
- be less than 10 years old; and
- operate when tested; and
- be interconnected with every other ‘required’ smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate together.
Queensland Government Fire Safety Legislation Timeline
From 1st January, 2017
When replacing smoke alarms:
- They must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS 3786-2014)
- Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced
- Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately
- Existing hardwired smoke alarms that need replacement must be replaced with a hardwired smoke alarm
From 1st January, 2022
Smoke alarms in the rental property must:
- Be photoelectric (AS 3786-2014) and also not contain an ionisation sensor
- Be less than 10 years old and operate when tested
- Be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so that all activate together
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
- In each bedroom
- In hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or if there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey
- If there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling
- Smoke alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
Here’s How Smoke Alarms Experts Can Help…
If your rental property is not meeting the QLD government fire safety legislation, we can help with the following smoke alarm services:
Install new photoelectric smoke alarms in compliance with the laws, ensuring they are in the correct locations throughout the house
Replace any existing smoke alarms that aren’t compliant or safe
Complete new tenancy fire safety checks and annual maintenance safety checks
Our Smoke Alarm Services
NEW SMOKE ALARMS
Whether you’re building a new home or updating the fire safety in your property.
We’ll provide 5 star rated smoke alarms, supplied and installed in accordance to the new QLD government fire safety legislation.
REPLACEMENT SMOKE ALARMS
Photoelectrical, hard-wired smoke alarms are the new standard in accordance with the new fire safety laws in QLD.
Ensure your home or rental property is completely safe and compliant with replacement smoke alarms.
SMOKE ALARM SERVICING
Smoke alarms need to be regularly serviced to ensure they are in good working order.
For annual maintenance, new tenancy or renewal of tenancy we will service your smoke alarms and provide Compliance Certificates.
The Smoke Alarm Experts offer fire safety, legislation compliant smoke alarm services through the wider Brisbane area.
We offer a range of smoke alarm services, including new smoke alarm installations, replacement smoke alarms to the newly compliant photoelectrical type, and smoke alarm servicing.
Whether you’re a home owner occupier, a landlord, real estate agent or a tenant, we can help you ensure your property is fire safe and complies with the new QLD government fire safety legislation.
We offer an easy, fast and convenient online quote and booking system. With this, can choose the options that apply to you and receive a free instant quote for smoke alarm services, which you can then book online with our team.If you need any further advice regarding smoke alarms for your home, or if you have any questions, you can fill in the contact form at the end of this page and our team will be in touch with you shortly.
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