2022 Smoke Alarm Law Changes: What you need to know
The strata community has a diverse group with owner occupiers, landlords, and managers all owning a piece of the pie. With this in mind it is essential you know who is responsible to make sure your unit and the common areas of the building are compliant.
By 1st of January 2022 you must ensure your property smoke alarm system is renewed and deemed compliant.
So ... who is responsible?
If you are an owner, a business or a person, that is occupying, or managing a building in Queensland, you have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of any person in that building in the event of a fire or other emergency.
When replacing smoke alarms, they must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS) 3786-2014.
Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than ten years ago must be replaced.
Smoke alarms should have the date of manufacture stamped on them. 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. Read more about smoke alarm legislation on the QFES website.
All fire protection equipment and systems are only as good as the level and quality of maintenance that is provided.
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