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Smoke Alarm Legislation in Australia
Landlords have a legal obligation in Australia to ensure that their rental property is safe and secure. Failure to provide this duty of care is a criminal offence.
National Legislation
- Rental properties must have the correct number of working smoke alarms, complying with the Australian Standard (3786:2014).
- Smoke alarms must be installed and positioned as outlined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) part 3.7.2.3.
State Legislation (Queensland)
- Updated on 1st July 2007, landlords must test and clean each smoke alarm within 30 days prior to every tenancy change or lease renewal.
- Newly installed or replacement smoke alarms must be photoelectric.
- Further legislation regarding existing rental properties came into effect in 2022.
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Why Choose Be Legal?
Due to the complexity of this legislation, rental property owners are encouraged to engage in the services of a professional smoke alarm servicing company.
A trained Be Legal technician will ensure adherence to state and national legislation.
Receive a compliance report for insurance claims and evidence of a duty of care.
We issue an entry notice (Form 9) to the tenant and ensure legal entry.
Maintain a complete history of servicing for property managers and landlords.
Our Smoke Alarm Inspections Include:
Servicing and maintenance of all Smoke Alarms
Operational testing of all smoke alarms
Battery Testing and Free Battery Replacement as required
Ensure alarms are compliant with Australian Standard 3786:2014
Identifying a Safety Switch is present at the property
Cleaning of smoke alarms with canned air
Compliance Statement / Inspection Report sent within 24 hours
Rental Properties: What You Need to Know
Maintenance Responsibilities
In Queensland, landlords and property managers must:
- Test and clean smoke alarms within 30 days prior to each tenancy change or renewal.
- Replace alarms before their expiry date.
- Replace batteries when needed.
General Smoke Alarm Responsibilities (From 1 January 2022)
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric, comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014, and be interconnected.
- They must be installed in every bedroom and key areas of the property.
Selling A Property: What You Need To Know
Seller Obligations
- Sellers must disclose whether the property complies with relevant legislation, including smoke alarm requirements.
- Properties being sold must meet new requirements before the contract of sale is signed.
Consequences of Non-compliance
- Failure to comply results in a buyer entitlement adjustment at settlement equal to 0.15% of the purchase price.
Smoke Alarm Requirements (From 1 January 2022)
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric, comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014, and be interconnected.
- They must be installed in every bedroom and key areas of the property.
Owners Legislation: What Owner Occupiers Need To Know
Maintenance Responsibilities
- Homeowners should regularly test and clean their smoke alarms.
- Smoke alarms older than 10 years must be replaced with photoelectric alarms if the previous one was hardwired.
New Smoke Alarm Requirements (By 1 January 2027)
- Owner-occupiers must meet stringent standards similar to rental properties.
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric, comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014, and be interconnected.
- They must be installed in every bedroom and key areas of the property.
