Smoke Alarms

For smoke alarm solutions in Noosa and surrounding suburbs, our team is here to assist. We can help you assess your premises and install a compliant smoke alarm solution that means the new QLD smoke alarm legislation. Simply enquire below, and our team will contact your to discuss your requirements.

It’s important to ensure the smoke alarms on your property are compliant, meeting current QLD smoke alarm legislation requirements. Smoke alarm laws have recently changed, and our team can help. We can review your installation to ensure your alarms are compliant, and provide you with the expertise for servicing, testing and cleaning your smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarm Compliance

Smoke alarm compliance testing will ensure that your property complies with all federal and state smoke alarm compliance obligations.  Smoke alarms must comply with Australian Standard 3786:2014, and be installed in-line with the Building Code of Australia part 3.7.2.3.

Federal and State legislation cover the specific requirement for the installation of smoke alarms.  In addition, smoke alarms within rental properties must be tested and cleaned at least once every 12 months, and within 30 days prior to the commencement of a fixed tenancy.

For a fixed annual fee our team of electricians will ensure that you are never non-compliant again. We will schedule a site visit every 12 months, and at no additional charge attend your site within the 12-month period should you require cleaning and testing for a new fixed tenancy commencement. We will also complete a complimentary test of your Residual Current Devices (Safety Switches) while on-site.

Given we only use licensed electricians for the completion of compliance testing, we can replace non-compliant or failed smoke alarms and safety switches immediately.

• All testing completed by licensed electrician. Faulty smoke alarms or RCD’s will be changed while onsite.  Additional cost applies.
• Smoke alarm flat batteries changed at no charge
• Price includes the preparation and delivery of compliance certificate should you request it
• Additional visits required for compliance requirements (end of fixed tenancy) included in annual fee.
• Note that this is not an emergency call out service. Our electrical team will respond to call outs during our standard business hours.

Smoke Alarm laws are changing in Queensland.  New rules are being progressively introduced. Read on to learn about important recent and coming changes for landlords and owner occupiers.

Landlords

From 1 January 2022

From 1 January 2022, at the commencement of a new lease or lease renewal, you must ensure your dwelling / unit meets the requirements of the domestic smoke alarm legislation. This may involve installing interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms into the bedrooms in addition to the currently required smoke alarms.
SRC: QFES

Owner Occupiers:

From 1 January 2017

• Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms which comply with Australian Standards (AS) 3786-2014. (Note: the date should be stamped on the back)
• 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 photoelectric smoke alarm.

From 1 January 2027

• All existing private homes, townhouses and units will require photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms. These must be either a hardwired (eg. 240v) or non-removable 10 year battery powered type alarm.
• The legislation requires smoke alarms must be installed in the following locations:
  • on each storey
  • in each bedroom
  • in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling
  • if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other parts of the storey; and
  • 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.

SRC: QFES

Interconnected Smoke Alarms

Interconnected smoke alarms communicate with each other. When one alarm is triggered, all of the other alarms will also be triggered. This produces a more effective warning through the premises in the event of an alarm event. Alarms can be connected by wire or wirelessly. Talk to our team to find out more about how many alarms and the best type of alarms to use in your premises.

Photoelectric Smoke Alarms

When replacing smoke alarms, they must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS) 3786-2014. Photoelectric smoke alarms, also known as optical or photo-optical, detect visible particles of combustion. They respond to a wide range of fires, but are particularly responsive to smouldering fires and the dense smoke given off by foam-filled furnishings or overheated PVC wiring. Source: QFES