30/08/2022
SMOKE ALARMS LEGISLATION QLD
ARE YOU A OWNER/OCCUPIER?
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:
*one each storey, in each bedroom and 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.
Call Steve from Dalesy's Electrical to chat about having your house pass in new law requirements - PHONE 0437877091