Smoke Alarm Installation in Brisbane

Queensland's smoke alarm legislation requires homes to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms, with alarms in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms, and on each level of the home. The requirements apply most immediately to homes being sold or leased, and ultimately to all homes. If your current alarms are old, are not photoelectric, or are not interconnected, an upgrade will be needed. We can assess your home and tell you exactly what is required to make it compliant.

It depends on the layout of your home. Under the Queensland requirements you need a photoelectric smoke alarm in every bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the house, and on each storey of the home — even where there are no bedrooms on that level. All of the alarms must be interconnected. The exact number comes down to how many bedrooms and levels your home has. We will assess your home and confirm the number and placement needed.

Photoelectric and ionisation alarms detect smoke in different ways. Photoelectric alarms are better at detecting the larger smoke particles produced by smouldering fires, which are the most common type of dangerous house fire. Queensland's legislation specifically requires photoelectric smoke alarms for this reason. If your home still has older ionisation alarms, they will need to be replaced with compliant photoelectric units as part of bringing the home up to standard.

Landlords in Queensland must ensure rental properties meet the smoke alarm requirements, including interconnected photoelectric alarms installed in the required locations, and must make sure alarms are tested and maintained. The obligations apply at the start of a tenancy and when leases are renewed. We can upgrade a rental property to compliant alarms and provide documentation of the work. We are happy to coordinate with property managers and work to settlement or tenancy timeframes.

Yes. As well as installing new alarms, we test and service existing smoke alarm systems. Servicing includes checking each alarm, testing the sound and sensors, replacing faulty units and confirming the system is working as it should. Regular testing keeps your alarms reliable and is particularly important for rental properties. We can carry this out as a one-off or as an ongoing arrangement so your alarms stay in good working order.

For most homes, installing a compliant interconnected smoke alarm system is completed in a single visit. The time depends on the size of your home, the number of alarms required and your existing wiring. We supply the approved alarms, install and interconnect them, test the full system and confirm the work is done correctly before we leave. We will give you a realistic timeframe when you book, and same-day service is available in many areas.