What a compliant smoke alarm system looks like
Your alarms must
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Be photoelectric and meet current Queensland standards
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Be interconnected, so when one sounds they all sound
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Be hardwired, or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
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Be less than 10 years old and working when tested
They must be installed
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In every bedroom
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In every hallway from a bedroom to an exit
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On every level of the home, including levels without bedrooms
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In compliant locations (e.g. not too close to walls, light fittings, air outlets, fans, etc.)
If your existing alarms are hardwired, replacements must also be hardwired, which must be done by a licensed electrician.
3 Simple steps to compliant smoke alarms
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Book your visit. Call us on 0426 654 489 or send us a text or online enquiry with "SMOKE ALARMS" and we will contact you.
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Inspection, installation & testing. Our electrician checks every existing alarm: type, age, location, power source and interconnection. They'll replace/relocate non-compliant alarms, install required alarms, and test to ensure correct operation.
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Compliance certificate. You receive a certificate confirming your property meets Queensland requirements, ready for your records, insurer, buyer or tenant.
Landlords and property managers
Since 2022, rental properties in Queensland have been required to meet these smoke alarm standards. As part of this, smoke alarms also need to be certified as compliant, 30 days before each new tenancy or lease renewal.
