Fire safety requirements in Queensland are strict for a reason. By 1 January 2027, all homes, townhouses, and units must be fitted with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. Whether you are an owner-occupier, landlord, or seller, compliance is mandatory—not discretionary.

To meet the standard, your property must have:

• Photoelectric alarms only — ionisation alarms are no longer considered adequate.

• Appropriate power supply — either hard-wired to mains power with a backup battery or powered by a sealed 10-year lithium battery.

• Interconnection between alarms — when one activates, all alarms sound.

• Correct placement — in every bedroom, in hallways adjoining bedrooms, and on each level of the home.

Compliance is about more than regulation. It provides reliable early warning, greater protection, and confidence in your home’s safety.

Sleep easy knowing your property is safe and protected

Fires strike without warning, and the first minutes matter most. Correct smoke alarm installation is not optional, it is essential to protecting lives and property.

Modern photoelectric smoke alarms detect slow, smouldering fires early, giving you more time to respond and evacuate safely. They provide reliable protection and greater confidence for you and your family.

Safeguard your insurance

Non-compliant smoke alarms can jeopardise your home or landlord insurance in the event of a fire. Installing alarms that meet Queensland standards helps protect your cover and your investment.

Avoid penalties and complications

Landlords and property managers risk significant fines if a property fails to meet smoke alarm requirements. Compliance is mandatory, and delays can be both costly and stressful.

Protection you can trust, every hour

Interconnected alarms ensure that when one activates, all alarms sound. No matter where a fire starts, everyone in the home is alerted immediately.

Upgrading now ensures your property is fully compliant, better protected, and prepared for the unexpected.