What the law requires
Queensland smoke alarms must be photoelectric type, interconnected so they all sound together, and installed in every bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every storey. Alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.
Rental properties and homes being sold must already comply. The final deadline — all owner-occupied dwellings — is 1 January 2027, which is now only months away.
How many alarms does your home need?
A typical three-bedroom single-storey Redlands home needs at least five to seven alarms: one in each bedroom, one in the hallway, and coverage for living areas depending on layout. Two-storey homes need alarms on each level regardless of where the bedrooms are.
If your alarms are more than 10 years old, they're expired — alarms have a replacement date printed on them, and expired units don't count towards compliance even if they still beep when tested.
Getting compliant
A compliance upgrade starts with an assessment: the electrician maps where every alarm must go, checks your existing units, then installs and interconnects the new alarms and tests the whole system. You receive documentation showing your home meets the standard — essential for landlords and useful for insurers.
With the 2027 deadline approaching, bookings across the Redlands are filling. Call 0431 946 369 to arrange an assessment.
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