Smoke Alarm Installation in Mackay & Townsville
Ensure your property meets QLD's new interconnected smoke alarm laws. We provide licensed installation and compliance certificates for homeowners and landlords.
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QLD Compliant Smoke Alarm Installation in Townsville & Mackay
The Queensland Government hasintroduced mandatory legislation for interconnected smoke alarms in all residential properties. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, or selling a property in Mackay or Townsville, you must upgrade your alarms to the new standards to ensure safety and compliance.
As your local Townsville and Mackay electricians, we are experts in the current QLD laws. We provide licensed installation of the required interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarms, ensuring your family and property are safe and fully compliant.
Key Changes to Smoke Alarm Legislation
All properties in Townsville and Mackay must be fitted with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in specific locations. By law, your new system must be:
Photoelectric: Compliant with Australian Standard AS3786:2014, detecting smouldering fires faster.
Interconnected: If one alarm sounds, all alarms throughout the property must sound.
Dual Power: Hardwired to the mains power supply with a non-removable 10-year battery backup. (Note: Only licensed electricians can install hardwired alarms).
Essential Smoke Alarm Compliance for Mackay & Townsville Landlords & Homeowners
For Landlords
Compliance with the new Queensland smoke alarm legislation is mandatory before any new tenancy begins. Failing to meet these strict safety standards can result in significant infringement notices. Our service provides complete peace of mind: we handle the full installation and provide the necessary Certificate of Testing and Compliance, ensuring your rental property meets all legal requirements before the transfer of tenancy.
For Home Owners and Owner-occupiers
For Homeowners and owner-occupiers, while you have until January 1, 2027, to fully comply, acting now is the best way to ensure the ultimate safety of your family and property. We start by assessing your existing smoke alarm system, then provide a simple, stress-free upgrade plan that is tailored specifically to your home and budget, making sure your system is ready well ahead of the deadline.
When you choose our team for smoke alarm installation in Mackay & Townsville, you get more than just an install, you get peace of mind.
Licensed Electricians: Hardwired smoke alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician. Our team is fully qualified to carry out all installations and issue compliance documentation.
Full Assessment: We thoroughly assess your current setup, advising you only on necessary upgrades.
Guaranteed Compliance: We guarantee your new system meets every requirement of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.