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New Smoke Alarms Legislation effective 1st January 2022
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If you haven't heard already, in Queensland the new smoke alarms legislation has come into effect from 1st January 2022.
This applies for anyone looking to sell or to invest in property in 2022.
WHAT DOES THE NEW LEGISLATION SAY?
- Alarms must be photoelectric and less than 10 years old
- Alarms must meet the new Australian Standard 3786:2014
- And Alarms must be interconnected with other smoke alarms in the property
- Alarms must be 240v hardwired with a backup battery or a 10 year wireless alarm with non removable lithium battery
- Alarms must be installed in each story
- And Alarms must be installed in each bedroom
- Alarms must be installed in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the property OR if there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey
From 1 January 2022, these requirements will apply to all houses leased and sold. In the meantime, if a homeowner replaces a legally required smoke alarm in an existing dwelling, it must be replaced with a photoelectric smoke alarm that complies with Australian Standard 3786:2014.
If you need assistance, contact First National Real Estate McColms Bundaberg on (07) 41521122. our team are more than happy to help you.
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