Are your smoke alarms compliant?

From January 1, 2022, all houses or units undergoing sale or lease transactions, as well as renewed existing leases, must comply with regulations before the subsequent lease initiation. This law will extend to encompass all houses and units from January 1, 2027. The legislation dictates specific requirements for smoke alarms in residences:

• Exclusively photoelectric type

• Either hardwired to the electricity supply (installed by a licensed electrician) or equipped with non-removable 10-year battery power

• Interconnected with every other smoke alarm

• Installed in each bedroom

• Placed in hallways serving bedrooms

• Positioned in the exit path of every storey devoid of bedrooms.

There are two main types of smoke alarms: ionisation and photoelectric. Ionisation alarms, the older type, may react slowly, potentially not providing enough time to escape in case of a fire. To enhance safety, new legislation mandates the installation of photoelectric smoke alarms. Extensively proven to be more effective in detecting smoke from various domestic fires, these alarms contribute to creating safer homes and a unified smoke alarm system. Upgrading your smoke alarms today has the potential to save lives, aligning with the goal of the new laws to protect residents and ensure secure living environments.

Taking the step to upgrade your smoke alarms today could be the key to saving a life.

 Contact Andrew from Bladz Electrical (Sunshine Coast) for further advice and assistance 0488 161 844 bladzelectrical@gmail.com www.bladzelectrical.com.au