Smoke Alarms Sunshine Coast

From 1 January 2027, all Queensland houses, townhouses and units need interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. Interconnected means that when one sounds, they all sound. The alarms must meet Australian Standard AS 3786-2014 and be either hardwired to the mains or powered by a sealed battery made to last 10 years.

As a general guide, in every bedroom, in the hallway that connects the bedrooms to the rest of the home on each level, and on levels without bedrooms along the most likely path to an exit. The Queensland Fire Department sets out the exact placement rules.

Sealed 10 year battery alarms connect wirelessly, and the Queensland Fire Department says you can install them yourself. Hardwired alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician, and if your current alarms are hardwired, the replacements must be hardwired too.

Check that they are photoelectric, that they are interconnected, that they meet Australian Standard AS 3786-2014 and that they are less than 10 years old. They also need to be hardwired to the mains or powered by a sealed battery made to last 10 years. If you are not sure, we can check what you have, tell you what you need and fit it.

The owner of the home is responsible for having compliant alarms installed. Landlords and property managers should check that rental properties are covered.

The Queensland Government has warned that supply may be limited and prices may rise close to the cut-off date, so it makes sense not to leave it to the last minute. Call us on 0419 718 350 to book a smoke alarm check and installation.