Queensland
Smoke Alarm Regulations
What are the requirements for smoke alarms
in Queensland homes?
How does that affect me?
in Queensland homes?
How does that affect me?
Understanding your obligations regarding smoke alarms in residential dwellings in Queensland can be daunting. If you're a home owner, have investment properties that you lease out, or are looking at selling or buying a residential property in Queensland, you will need to know you obligations.
Our online self completed inspection tool helps home owners and property investors get compliant with the Queensland smoke alarm regulations.
Our Members only area not only gives you unlimited access to our online report and inspection tool, it also includes a library of easy to understand information to get you up-to-speed with all you need to know.
Below we have compiled a range of information to get you started.
Our online self completed inspection tool helps home owners and property investors get compliant with the Queensland smoke alarm regulations.
Our Members only area not only gives you unlimited access to our online report and inspection tool, it also includes a library of easy to understand information to get you up-to-speed with all you need to know.
Below we have compiled a range of information to get you started.
What are the regulations in Queensland?
New requirements for smoke alarms in Queensland homes were introduced in 2017.
From January 1st, 2017, all new homes being built or substantially renovated, and all homes being leased, must meet the new requirements.
Starting January 1st, 2022, all homes being sold are also required to meet the new requirements.
Owner-occupiers have until January 1st, 2027, to comply with the new requirements.
Smoke alarms are needed in every bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and at least one alarm on each level.
Additional requirements include clearances from dead air spaces and lights, fans, and A/C units.
From January 1st, 2017, all new homes being built or substantially renovated, and all homes being leased, must meet the new requirements.
Starting January 1st, 2022, all homes being sold are also required to meet the new requirements.
Owner-occupiers have until January 1st, 2027, to comply with the new requirements.
Smoke alarms are needed in every bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and at least one alarm on each level.
Additional requirements include clearances from dead air spaces and lights, fans, and A/C units.
What type of smoke alarms can be used?
Smoke alarms must be labeled with 'AS3786-2014'.
They should have a photoelectric sensor (not ionization type).
Alarms can be hardwired (with battery backup) or powered by a non-replaceable battery designed to last 10 years.
All smoke alarms must be interconnected, so when one activates, they all go off.
Existing hardwired alarms must be maintained when upgrading an existing property.
Wireless interconnection is also acceptable.
They should have a photoelectric sensor (not ionization type).
Alarms can be hardwired (with battery backup) or powered by a non-replaceable battery designed to last 10 years.
All smoke alarms must be interconnected, so when one activates, they all go off.
Existing hardwired alarms must be maintained when upgrading an existing property.
Wireless interconnection is also acceptable.
Where do smoke alarms need to be installed?
Smoke alarms have specific installation requirements.
Clearances are needed from light fittings, ceiling fans, and air conditioning ducts and vents.
Suitable clearance must be maintained from corners of walls and ceilings.
Requirements vary for sloped ceilings and exposed beams/rafters.
Sign up for our smoke alarm inspection guide for detailed installation locations.
Clearances are needed from light fittings, ceiling fans, and air conditioning ducts and vents.
Suitable clearance must be maintained from corners of walls and ceilings.
Requirements vary for sloped ceilings and exposed beams/rafters.
Sign up for our smoke alarm inspection guide for detailed installation locations.
Get Interconnected
All smoke alarms must be interconnected.
Interconnection can be achieved through hardwiring or wireless communication.
Access our Members area for guides and installation manuals for different smoke alarm brands.
Interconnection can be achieved through hardwiring or wireless communication.
Access our Members area for guides and installation manuals for different smoke alarm brands.
Renting or leasing a residential property in Queensland?
Residential properties being leased must meet the new requirements since January 1st, 2017.
Landlords are responsible for ensuring proper smoke alarm installation and testing before a lease starts or is renewed.
Use our full property inspection tool to get a PDF report for your agent or records.
Save money by doing it yourself with no qualifications needed.
Landlords are responsible for ensuring proper smoke alarm installation and testing before a lease starts or is renewed.
Use our full property inspection tool to get a PDF report for your agent or records.
Save money by doing it yourself with no qualifications needed.
Selling a residential property in Queensland?
Properties sold in Queensland must meet the new requirements since January 1st, 2022.
Sellers are responsible for ensuring smoke alarm compliance before settlement to avoid penalties in the sale contract.
Our online inspection tool provides guidance and generates a PDF report for your agent or records.
Do-it-yourself with no qualifications needed.
Sellers are responsible for ensuring smoke alarm compliance before settlement to avoid penalties in the sale contract.
Our online inspection tool provides guidance and generates a PDF report for your agent or records.
Do-it-yourself with no qualifications needed.
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