Residential Installations
Secure the safety of your home with regular maintenance and compliance.
COMPLIANCE
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Compliance
for Residential Properties in Queensland.
Ensure Safety and Compliance – all residential properties in Queensland are mandated to comply with new regulations regarding smoke alarms. These regulations necessitate the installation of photoelectric smoke alarms, which are essential for strengthening safety in your home.
By 2027 every residential dwelling in Queensland will need to have compliant interconnected smoke alarms installed.
At Fraser Coast Smoke Alarm Compliance, we are committed to assisting you in navigating these requirements to ensure your property is compliant and secure.
the benefits of
Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect smoldering fires more effectively than traditional alarms. Their advanced technology offers numerous benefits:
- Faster Detection: Quick response to smoke allows for timely evacuation of your family.
- Reduced False Alarms: Less prone to triggering false alarms from cooking or steam, ensuring peace of mind.
- Enhanced Safety: Early detection of slow-burning fires significantly improves the overall safety of your home.
COMPLIANCE
Compliance Requirements
To ensure your residential property meets the 2025 regulations, consider the following key requirements for photoelectric smoke alarms:
Type of Alarm: Only photoelectric smoke alarms compliant with Australian Standard AS3786-2014 are permitted.
Installation Locations: Smoke alarms must be installed in:
- Every Bedroom: Each bedroom should have a dedicated smoke alarm.
- Hallways: Alarms in hallways connecting bedrooms to common areas are required.
- Every Level: An alarm must be installed on each level of multi-story homes.
- Top Level: At least one alarm should be installed on the highest level if there are no bedrooms.
Interconnected Alarms: Smoke alarms should be interconnected, ensuring that if one detects smoke, all alarms will activate.
Maintenance and Testing: Landlords are responsible for proper installation and maintenance. Regular testing is essential, and tenants should be educated on how to conduct monthly tests.
Alarm Lifespan: Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years. Keep track of installation dates to ensure compliance.
Dwellings being sold, leased or an existing lease is renewed. From 1 January 2017
Requirements as for existing dwellings. Existing landlord’s and tenant’s obligations regarding the installation and testing of smoke alarms continue.
Property sellers must continue to lodge a Form 24 with the Queensland Land Registry Office stating the requirements of the smoke alarm legislation have been met.
Compliance Certification: A compliance certificate confirming smoke alarms meet required standards must be provided to owner/agent selling or leasing.
You can be assured that you are not only compliant but also well-protected, as we exclusively use the highest quality Australian certified smoke detectors.
