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We Install Smoke Alarms on the Gold Coast
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Keeping You Up To Date
To ensure the highest level of safety, smoke alarms and their regulations are continually updated. At OLZ Electrical on the Gold Coast, our team will ensure your home or business is compliant, by inspecting your smoke alarms and providing any necessary repairs or replacements. It is required by legislation that all Queensland households must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
This type of alarm is proven to be effective, using fluctuations in a light beam as a fire indicator as well as detecting any visible particles of combustion. Investing in a modern smoke alarm system is not only the right thing to do, but it can save you money and prevent damage to your property. Our electricians also install switchboards, safety switches, hot water systems and more.
Photoelectric smoke alarms typically use LED lighting technology to monitor the visible light in the air. During normal circumstances the LED light is clear, however when smoke enters the airways, the light is obscured and the alarm is triggered. To ensure your property is compliant with smoke alarm regulations, give us a call on 0478 933 284.
The Benefits of Photoelectric Alarms
There’s a good reason photoelectric smoke alarms are required by law in Queensland. It’s because they:
Detect fire & visible particles of combustion
Reduce the likelihood of false alarms caused by cooking
Don’t contain radioactive material, unlike other types of smoke alarms
Respond quicker than ionisation alarms
Detect smouldering fires more efficiently
Smoke Alarm Laws in Queensland
In Queensland, the legislation governing smoke alarms has undergone progressive changes to enhance fire safety in residential properties. The key legislative framework includes the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 and the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. These regulations outline the standards and requirements for smoke alarms in both new and existing dwellings.
Requirements for New and Substantially Renovated Dwellings (from 1 January 2017):
Type of Smoke Alarms: Must be photoelectric (AS 3786-2014) and not contain an ionisation sensor.
Power Source: Should be hardwired to the mains electricity supply with a secondary power source (i.e., a battery) or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.Interconnection
Alarms must be interconnected so that when one sounds, all activate together.
One must be placed in each bedroom. and in the hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the dwelling.
If no bedrooms are on a storey, at least one alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
Requirements for Existing Dwellings Being Sold, Leased, or with Renewed Leases (from 1 January 2022):
Existing smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old or do not operate when tested must be replaced with compliant photoelectric alarms.
Property managers/owners must ensure rental premises meet health and safety requirements, including the installation and maintenance of compliant smoke alarms.
Tenants are responsible for testing and cleaning alarms at least once every 12 months and notifying property managers of any issues.
Mandatory Compliance for All Dwellings (from 1 January 2027):
All homes, including owner-occupied, rental, and leased properties, must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms installed.
Alarms must be less than 10 years old, operate when tested, and be either hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.
These legislative changes aim to ensure early detection of fires, providing occupants with the best chance to respond promptly. It's important for homeowners, landlords, and tenants to be aware of these requirements to maintain compliance and enhance safety.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Queensland Government's guidelines on smoke alarms.
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Keeping You Up To Date
To ensure the highest level of safety, smoke alarms and their regulations are continually updated. At OLZ Electrical on the Gold Coast, our team will ensure your home or business is compliant, by inspecting your smoke alarms and providing any necessary repairs or replacements. It is required by legislation that all Queensland households must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
This type of alarm is proven to be effective, using fluctuations in a light beam as a fire indicator as well as detecting any visible particles of combustion. Investing in a modern smoke alarm system is not only the right thing to do, but it can save you money and prevent damage to your property. Our electricians also install switchboards, safety switches, hot water systems and more.
The Benefits of Photoelectric Alarms
There’s a good reason photoelectric smoke alarms are required by law in Queensland. It’s because they:
Detect fire & visible particles of combustion
Reduce the likelihood of false alarms caused by cooking
Don’t contain radioactive material, unlike other types of smoke alarms
Respond quicker than ionisation alarms
Detect smouldering fires more efficiently
And more. Photoelectric smoke alarms use LED lighting technology to monitor the visible light in the air. During normal circumstances the LED light is clear, however when smoke enters the airways, the light is obscured and the alarm is triggered. To ensure your property is compliant with smoke alarm regulations, give us a call on 0483 966 580.
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