New Smoke Alarm Legislation

Do you know that according to new smoke alarm legislation,  from 1 January 2017, when replacing smoke alarms, they must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS) 3786-2014?

From 1 January 2017:

Replacing smoke alarms:

• Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced.
• Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately.
• Existing hardwired smoke alarms that need replacement must be replaced with a hardwired smoke alarm.

From 1 January 2027:

Smoke alarms in all dwellings must:

1. be photoelectric (AS 3786-2014); and
2. not also contain an ionisation sensor; and
3. be less than 10 years old; and
4. operate when tested; and be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate together.

Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:

1. in each bedroom; and
2. in hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or
3. if there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and the other parts of the storey; and
4. if there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.

Smoke alarms must be either hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery. For further information visit https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/community-safety/smokealarms/Documents/New-Smoke-Alarm-Legislation.pdf At Seymour Consultants, you always have a point of contact to provide you with professional advice. Contact Seymour Consultants today for all your fire safety needs on 07 5573 4011 .

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