When it comes to your investment property, it’s important to be aware of any changes in legislation. Smoke Alarms certainly aren’t the most interesting topic; however, they are one of the most important.
The Queensland Government changed smoke alarm legislation in 2017, requiring all dwellings have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. These smoke alarms must be located in all bedrooms, hallways that connect to bedrooms and with the rest of the swelling on entry-level. BY 2020, all homes must reflect the new QLD smoke alarm legislation.
As advised by the QLD Government, this means that to comply with legislation, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms are required:
- From 1 January 2017: in all new dwellings and substantially renovated dwellings (this applies to build applications submitted from 1 January 2017).
- From 1 January 2022: in all domestic dwellings leased and sold.
- From 1 January 2027: in all other domestic dwellings.
WHAT’S REQUIRED BY LAW?
When it is time for your property’s alarms to be upgraded, those alarms must:
- Be photoelectric and comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014
- Not also contain an ionisation sensor; and
- Be less than 10 years old; and
- Operate when tested; and
- Be interconnected with every other ‘required’ smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate together.
From the 1 January 2022, all homes or units being leased or sold, or existing leases renewed, will require the installation of hardwired photoelectric, interconnect smoke alarms.
Our team of experienced Property Managers are up-to-date on all the current legislation and can assist with any of your property management inquiries. Contact us today on 07 5430 0888.