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Smoke Alarm Installation & Compliance

Licensed photoelectric smoke alarm installation and compliance for rental properties and owner-occupied homes across Logan, Brisbane Southside and the Northern Gold Coast — fully compliant with Queensland's 2027 regulations, hardwired to Australian standard.

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Electrical Contractor No. 87141 · ARC Licence L179309 · Public Liability Insurance held

Queensland law requires all residential properties — rental and owner-occupied — to have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every storey. The rental property deadline was 1 January 2022. All owner-occupied homes must comply by 1 January 2027, with an earlier trigger if the property is sold before that date. Hardwired mains-powered alarm installations must be carried out by a licensed electrician under Queensland's Electrical Safety Act — DIY connection of mains-powered alarms is not permitted. We install to the current standard, issue compliance documentation for your records, and carry out portfolio inspections for property managers across Logan and Brisbane Southside.

What this covers

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm installation in all required locations — every bedroom, connecting hallways and every storey
  • Hardwired mains-powered alarm installation with 10-year backup battery — licensed electrician required under Queensland law
  • Wireless interconnected alarm installation where hardwiring through the ceiling is not practical
  • Replacement of non-compliant ionisation alarms and single-station battery units
  • Pre-sale compliance upgrades — properties being sold must comply before settlement
  • Rental property compliance inspections and installations with documentation issued per property
  • Portfolio servicing for property managers across Logan, Brisbane Southside and the Northern Gold Coast
  • 2027 owner-occupier upgrades — assessment, installation and compliance certificate in a single visit

Common questions

What does Queensland law require for smoke alarms?

Queensland law requires all dwellings to have photoelectric smoke alarms installed in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every storey. All alarms must be interconnected so that when one activates, every alarm in the property sounds. Alarms must be hardwired to mains power or powered by a non-removable 10-year lithium battery. The rental property deadline was 1 January 2022. All owner-occupied homes must comply by 1 January 2027.

What is the difference between photoelectric and ionisation smoke alarms?

Photoelectric alarms detect smoke particles using a light beam and respond significantly faster to slow, smouldering fires — the type most common in residential settings. Ionisation alarms use a small radioactive source and are faster on fast-flaming fires but slower on smouldering ones. Queensland law now requires photoelectric alarms only. Ionisation alarms are no longer compliant regardless of their age and must be replaced.

How many smoke alarms does a house need in Queensland?

The minimum requirement is one alarm in each bedroom, one in each hallway that connects bedrooms to the rest of the home, and one on every storey that does not already have a bedroom or connecting hallway covered. A standard three-bedroom single-storey home typically requires four to five alarms. A two-storey home with bedrooms on both levels often requires six to eight. We confirm the correct number and layout at assessment before any installation.

Do I need a licensed electrician to install smoke alarms in Queensland?

For hardwired mains-powered alarms, yes. Queensland's Electrical Safety Act requires installation by a licensed electrician. Connecting a mains-powered alarm yourself is not permitted under Queensland law and voids your insurance in the event of a fire. Battery-only alarms with a non-removable 10-year battery can be owner-installed, but mains-powered hardwired alarms — which are the standard installation — require a licensed contractor.

Do owner-occupied homes need to comply by 2027?

Yes. All Queensland owner-occupied homes must have compliant photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms installed by 1 January 2027. There is also an earlier trigger — if you are selling your home, it must comply before settlement regardless of the 2027 date. If you are not sure whether your property already meets the current standard, we can assess and advise in a single visit across Logan, Brisbane Southside and the Northern Gold Coast.

What happens if a rental property is not smoke alarm compliant?

Queensland landlords are legally required to maintain compliant smoke alarms in all rental properties. Non-compliance can result in fines, difficulty making insurance claims following a fire, and personal liability if a tenant is harmed. Property managers are also exposed if a non-compliant tenancy proceeds. We work directly with property managers to keep their portfolios compliant and issue documentation for each property on completion.

Can you handle smoke alarm compliance across a whole rental portfolio?

Yes. We work with property managers across Logan, Brisbane Southside and the Northern Gold Coast and can schedule inspections and installations across a portfolio with direct invoicing and compliance documentation issued for each individual property. Contact us to discuss portfolio arrangements.

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