Did you know that all properties that are leased and sold in Queensland from January the 1st 2022 must contain smoke alarms that meet the new guidelines as per Interconnected Smoke Alarms QLD legislation?
How does this effect you?
Neil Reid from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services delivers an important message to every Queensland property manager and landlord.
What are the requirements to ensure Interconnected Smoke Alarms QLD compliance?
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric.
- Alarms must be interconnected, when one alarm goes off they all should giving everyone in the dwelling plenty of time to react.
- The alarm must be hard wired or contain a non removable 10 year lithium battery, a combination of both may be allowed.
- Smoke alarms must not also contain an ionisation sensor.
- Comply with Australian Standard (AS) 3786:2014.
- Be less than 10 years old, Wired or wireless require replacement 10 years from, the manufactures date (displayed on alarm).
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Where do they need to be installed?
- In every 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 story.
- If there are no bedrooms on a story at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
What if I am not selling or leasing my property?
From the 1st of January 2027 existing dwellings for owners / occupiers must meet the above requirements. Smoke alarm prices are expected to rise as the demand increases as the 2027 deadline gets closer.
Following the current guidelines listed above for January 1 2022 will provide a safer dwelling for everyone residing at the property.
Where to buy compliant Interconnected Smoke Alarms QLD?
Fire safe online specialises in selling Australian compliant wireless interconnected smoke alarms that can be installed by anyone (DIY), no electrician required.
Products are compliant with current, and upcoming legislation laws. The smoke alarms are powered by a 3v lithium battery with a 10 year life span.
FAQ
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric.
- Alarms must be interconnected, when one alarm goes off they all should giving everyone in the dwelling plenty of time to react.
- The alarm must be hard wired or contain a non removable 10 year lithium battery, a combination of both may be allowed.
- Smoke alarms must not also contain an ionisation sensor.
- Comply with Australian Standard (AS) 3786:2014.
- Be less than 10 years old, Wired or wireless require replacement 10 years from, the manufactures date (displayed on alarm).
- In every 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 story.
- If there are no bedrooms on a story at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
Fire Safe Online does not currently install smoke alarms. We offer a affordable DIY solution.
The smoke alarms are delivered to your door, you can follow our DIY instructional video to bind the alarms and remotes together. Alarms can then be installed using the screw mounting kit that comes with all the alarms, or using one of our mounting kits if you are looking for a simple solution.
We are working with local electricians and installers to help provide the best possible price. Please contact us and tell us your location so we can check with our partners to see if it is possible to provide the service
Yes you can!
The alarms can be connected together in any combination you wish, up to 20 interconnected together, making a larger kit purchase for multiple properties the best value option. Additional remotes can also be purchased to bind with each group if you wish.Please refer to your state regulation for up to date information relevant to your location. In Queensland, a mains wired alarm must be replaced with another wired alarm.
If you wish to purchase 240v, or a combination of 240v and Battery smoke alarms, please visit the following link: 240v Smoke Alarms. Please note 240v alarms need to be installed by an electrician
Before selling the property, the seller should ensure the smoke alarms installed are compliant in accordance with its
legal obligations under the Fire and Emergency Services Act.Please visit our blog for more information QLD property sellers, what you need to know
Only for the 240v wired alarms.
Our 10 year lithium battery alarms can installed by anyone. The pairing and installation is a simple 5 minute process.
Please note: The pairing of the 240v alarms can be completed before installation, prventing the time needed for a contractor to install them.
