Smoke Alarm Install, Inspection and Compliance Report

Smoke Alarm Inspection and Compliance Report: $99 Ex gst

Inspect, test and clean up to six alarms and provide a written compliance report.

Replace and Install Compliant Smoke Alarms: From $109 Ex gst

Photoelectric Interconnected smoke alarms - Australian Standard 3786-2014 - 2027 Compliant.

New Smoke Alarm Laws Are Here. Don't Wait Until 2027.

The Queensland Fire Department has established strict new fire safety legislation to protect families and homes. By 1 January 2027, all existing private homes, townhouses, and units must be upgraded to interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. If you are selling a home or converting a home into a rental property, you must comply immediately.

What does it mean to be fully compliant under the new QLD laws?

Your smoke alarms must:

Be Photoelectric: They cannot contain an older ionisation sensor.
Be Interconnected: When one goes off, they all go off
Meet Australian Standards: They must comply with Standard AS3786-2014, visibly marked on the alarm body
Have Proper Power: They must be hardwired (e.g., 240V) to the mains power supply by a licensed electrician with a backup battery, or be powered by a 10-year non-removable battery.
Be Within Date: Any pre-existing smoke alarms must be replaced if they have expired or no longer work.

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Comprehensive Smoke Alarm & Fire Safety Services

Whether you are an owner-occupier preparing for the 2027 deadline, or a property manager needing immediate certification for a new lease, we handle every aspect of your fire safety requirements:
Supply & Install: Premium interconnected photoelectric smoke detector supply and installation.
System Upgrades: Seamless transition from outdated, expired ionisation systems to hardwired, interconnected alarms.
Safety Testing & Certification: Comprehensive safety testing and compliance certification.
Maintenance & Replacements: Stop the chirping! Fast replacements and repairs for faulty units.

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Proudly Serving Cairns and Far North Queensland
From emergency 24/7 callouts to routine compliance checks, we are your local experts. We service a wide area to ensure your property is protected, including:
Cairns & Cairns North
Redlynch, Edge Hill & Whitfield
Palm Cove & Trinity Beach
Edmonton & White Rock
Aeroglen, Brinsmead & Smithfield

FAQs

What smoke alarms meet the current legislation for QLD?

Photoelectric smoke alarms that are AS 3786-2014.

When & where must I install extra smoke-alarms and interconnect them?

From 1 January 2022 for dwellings being leased, re-leased or sold.

From 1 January 2027 for all other dwellings.

Locations change depending on the type of building – Every bedroom, haul way, living room, stairs.

Do I need to change anything now?

If the smoke alarms are older than 10-years, or they do not operate when tested they must be upgraded.

New smoke-alarms will be either battery, 240v or a combination of both.

What does interconnected mean?

Smoke alarms interconnected means they are joined by either a cable or wireless signal.

When one smoke alarm sirens every smoke alarm will siren together.

Who do I get to change my smoke-alarm?

A licensed electrician by law is required to install 240v smoke-alarms. Changing and installing smoke alarms may be a fast process and not costly.

Further information

Smoke Alarms must be:

Photoelectric (AS 3786-2014);
Not be more than 10 years old;
Operate when tested
Have all smoke alarms joined by either a cable or wireless signal, interconnected
Hardwire cable 240v or combination non-removable battery powered smoke alarm

Smoke alarms must not be placed within:

300mm from a corner of a ceiling and a wall
300mm of a light fitting
400mm of an air-conditioning vent
400mm of the blades of a ceiling fan
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings, and ceilings with exposed beams

Why it is important to have a licenced electrical contractor install smoke alarms:

The electrical supply circuit meets new electrical industry standards
Correct type
Install location
Insurance
Professional assessment of existing smoke-alarms and electrical supply