Queensland Legislation

Smoke Alarm Laws
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Rental properties deadline: 1 January 2022 has passed. If your rental property is not yet compliant, you are at risk. Act now to avoid penalties.

State Legislation — Queensland

Rental properties and related electrical work were required to be updated by 1st January 2022. Compliance covers the types of smoke alarms, smoke alarm installations, build dates (including dates of significant renovations), and building classes.

This is governed by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, and the Electrical Safety Act 2002 — applicable to existing (pre-2022) smoke alarms, installations, and related electrical work.

Key Definitions

DwellingsHouses, townhouses (Class 1A) and units (Class 2)
PhotoelectricThe method the device uses to detect smoke — required under new legislation
InterconnectedWired or wireless — when one alarm sounds, all alarms sound simultaneously
SubstantialTotal building works equal to 50% of the dwelling over 3 years
Battery / DCPowered solely by battery — ISA 10-year sealed lithium battery models qualify
Hardwired / ACConnected to the electricity supply — requires a licensed electrician to install
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Is Your Property Compliant?

  • Photoelectric smoke alarms
  • Interconnected (wired or wireless)
  • Installed in every bedroom
  • In hallways connecting bedrooms
  • On every storey of the dwelling
  • AS3786:2014 certified

Who Needs to Comply?

Queensland legislation applies to different property types on different timelines

Deadline Passed

Rental Properties

All rental properties (houses, townhouses, units) must have been compliant by 1 January 2022. If you haven’t updated yet, act immediately.

On Sale or Renovation

Properties Being Sold

When selling a property, sellers must attach a Form 24 disclosure stating whether the property has compliant smoke alarms.

All Dwellings

Owner-Occupied Homes

All owner-occupied dwellings must be fully compliant. New builds and substantially renovated homes must comply immediately upon completion.

Queensland Compliance Timeline

Key dates every Queensland property owner needs to know

2017

1 January 2017

New builds and substantially renovated homes required photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms.

2022

1 January 2022

All rental properties must have photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms at start of every new lease.

2027

1 January 2027

All owner-occupied homes must comply. Hardwired (240V AC) or 10-year sealed battery alarms required throughout.

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