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Don’t let smoke alarms delay your sale or risk a 0.15% non-compliance deduction from your settlement money
Find your smoke alarm solution
Do I need to upgrade
my alarms before I sell?
Yes, smoke alarms MUST be upgraded to meet the new legislation before settlement.
What are the current smoke alarm laws in Queensland when selling?
View our range of resources including details about Queensland smoke alarm legislation.
Upgrading your alarms
to sell?
If you are upgrading your alarms to sell, we can help. We’ll make sure your alarms are fully compliant with expert support.
Unsure which option is right for you?
Request a callback.
Our team members will assist you in upgrading your smoke alarms and ensuring your property is fully compliant.
Find your smoke alarm solution
Do I need to upgrade my alarms before I sell?
Yes, smoke alarms MUST be upgraded to meet the new legislation before settlement.
What are the current smoke alarm laws in Queensland when selling?
View our range of resources including details about Queensland smoke alarm legislation.
Upgrading your alarms to sell?
We’ll make sure your alarms are fully compliant with expert support from our friendly local team. Explore our upgrade options.
Unsure which option is right for you?
Request a callback.
One of our team members will assist you in upgrading your smoke alarms and ensuring your property is fully compliant.
Unsure if your alarms meet the new requirements?
Home Seller
Compliance Check
$99
Incl GST
Selling your property?
Not sure if your smoke alarms are compliant for your agent or conveyancer? We’ll inspect and test them to ensure they meet QLD legislation.
- One of our friendly technicians will visit your property
- Full smoke alarm check and testing
- If everything's compliant, we'll issue your report
- If not, we'll give you a clear quote for the upgrade - no pressure
Smoke Alarm Upgrade Pricing
Pricing includes installation and our 12-month service warranty
What’s Covered in Our Service & Product Warranty
$134
per alarm
inc. GST and installation
- Operates as a battery or 240V hardwired
- Designed in Australia for Australian conditions
- Mandatory controller quickly locates triggering alarm ($40 each)
$155
per alarm
inc. GST and installation
- Dual insect/dust barrier to reduce nuisance alarms
- Danish design
- Smallest alarm on the market
Optional Add-Ons
Add a HEAT ALARM for complete coverage
Why do I need a heat alarm?
Heat alarms are designed for areas where smoke alarms aren’t suitable — like garages, laundries, and workshops.
How They Work
• Detect sudden rises in temperature or heat over 58°C
• Interconnect with your smoke alarms
• Trigger all alarms instantly to alert you early
Why You Need One
• Smoke alarms can’t be installed in dusty, steamy, or high-heat areas
• Lithium-ion battery fires (from tools, e-bikes, or appliances) are on the rise
• Ensures you’re alerted no matter where the fire starts
Add a heat alarm to your quote for full property protection and peace of mind.
Heat alarms are the same price as the smoke alarms for each brand.
Add an ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
Once your 12-month service warranty ends, stay protected with our Annual Subscription.
Enjoy ongoing compliance checks, unlimited support for problem alarms, and full peace of mind. Simply let our team know you’d like to continue, and we’ll update your account to begin invoicing after your warranty expires.
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Ask Smokey - FAQs
What does upgraded mean?
An upgraded home complies with the latest requirements of the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Bill 2016. Under this law, smoke alarms in properties for sale must be photoelectric, less than 10 years old, and meet the Australian Standard 3786:2014. They must also be interconnected so that all alarms activate simultaneously and be either hard-wired or powered by a non-removable 10-year lithium battery, or a combination of both.
In terms of placement, smoke alarms must be installed on every storey, in each bedroom, and in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the property. If there is no hallway, the alarms should be positioned between the bedrooms and other areas of the storey.
It is important to note that existing hard-wired 240v alarms must not be replaced with wireless alarms. However, if you are installing an alarm in an area that currently has no alarm or only a 9v alarm, you may choose either a hard-wired or a 10-year lithium wireless alarm.
Do I have to upgrade my smoke alarms if I am selling my property?
Yes, you must upgrade your smoke alarms before selling your property. As of January 1, 2022, all homes or units being sold must have hardwired, photoelectric, and interconnected smoke alarms. It is the seller’s responsibility to ensure the property is compliant before settlement.
The smoke alarms must be photoelectric (AS3786-2014) and must not contain an ionisation sensor. If the existing alarms are hardwired, they must be replaced with hardwired alarms. Otherwise, the new alarms can be either hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery, or a combination of both. Additionally, all smoke alarms must be interconnected so that they activate simultaneously.
Smoke alarms must be installed on every storey, in each bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the dwelling, and if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other areas. If there are no bedrooms on a storey, at least one smoke alarm must be placed along the most likely exit path.
If your current smoke alarms do not meet these requirements, they must be upgraded before you sell your property.
When do the smoke alarms need to be upgraded by?
Your property must have the upgraded smoke alarms installed before settlement.
Don’t let smoke alarms delay your sale or risk a 0.15% non-compliance deduction from your settlement money.
Do your prices include GST and installation?
Our upgrade prices are per alarm and include GST and installation. There are no hidden costs.
Which smoke alarm is best?
While the cheapest model on offer may be tempting, it is not always the best value. Quality smoke alarms may require more of an initial investment, but their higher quality components cope better with the harsh, humid Queensland environment.
At Coast Smoke Alarms, our preferred model of smoke alarm is Cavius. All Cavius smoke alarms are individually built by hand and contain the highest quality components. Backed by a 10-year warranty, the complete lifespan of the smoke alarm, these Danish-designed alarms are the best value for money alarms that we stock.
Where can I see the actual legislation?
Find it here
