20 Jan Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation – Does Your Property Comply?
From January 2022, investment properties will need to comply with new Smoke Alarm Legislation in Queensland. According to the Queensland Government, new smoke alarm legislation will make Queensland households the safest in Australia for fire safety.
Current Smoke Alarm Legislation QLD
The new legislation specifies that all Queensland properties will be required to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms, in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the property, and on every level. If you have any questions about the current smoke alarm legislation in QLD, please feel free to contact Aspire Property Management for our tips and assistance.
What Does This Mean for Your Investment Property Home?
To comply with legislation, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms are required in all domestic properties leased and sold from 1 January 2022.
These new requirements to be in place by 1st January 2022 for rental properties, necessitate the following measures:
• Smoke alarms must be installed in every bedroom of a home
• All smoke alarms must be powered by either 240 volt or 10 year lithium battery
• All smoke alarms must be interconnected to each other
• All smoke alarms must be photoelectric rather than ionisation
• All smoke alarms must comply with AS3786:2014
We recommend enlisting the help of companies like Smoke Alarm Solutions, who is our principal contractor, to ensure these obligations are met.
If you would like our team to assist in using Smoke Alarm Solutions, or any suitable provider of your choice then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Queensland, smoke alarm legislation requires interconnected photoelectric alarms that comply with AS 3786-2014 to be installed in all homes by the 1st of January, 2027. All smoke alarms must be less than 10 years old, work when tested, and be installed in every bedroom and hallway connecting bedrooms or on the most likely path of travel to an exit on each storey. For homes that are leased, this requirement has already been in effect by the 1st of January, 2022.
No, it is illegal to sell a house in Queensland without compliant smoke alarms. Queensland legislation requires all homes to have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms installed in bedrooms, hallways, and on every level. These alarms must be either hard-wired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.
A licensed electrician can provide you with a compliance certificate in Queensland. They have the expertise and tools to ensure smoke alarms are installed and functioning correctly, adhering to standards set out by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
The cost of a compliance certificate for your smoke alarms in Queensland can vary. A simple, baseline compliance check and certificate can be around $99, while a more comprehensive service with installation and testing can range from $120 – $300.