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Smoke Alarm

From $113.85

30 minutes

About

Smoke Alarm


Working smoke alarms or detectors are compulsory in all rental homes. New smoke alarms must be photoelectric and have a long battery life, or be hard-wired.




Smoke alarms must be installed:

  • within 3 metres of each bedroom door, or in every room where a person sleeps

  • in each level or storey of a multi-storey or multi-level home

  • in all rental homes, boarding houses, rental caravans, and self-contained sleep-outs.


All new smoke alarms must:

  • be photoelectric

  • have a battery life of at least eight years, or be hard-wired

  • installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions

  • meet international standards.


Landlords must ensure smoke alarms:

  • are working at the start of each new tenancy

  • remain in working order during the tenancy


If landlords don’t meet their obligations, they could face financial penalties of up to $7,200.


Concact us today to:

  • check all smoke alarms in your property

  • install new smoke alarms

  • sign up for annual smoke alarm service to ensure it is always compliant.


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