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QLD Smoke Alarm Legislation: Holiday Letting

Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters By 1 January 2027, all Queensland homes must meet updated smoke alarm legislation. Upgrading your smoke alarms gives your guests the best chance of escaping safely in the event of a fire — even if everyone is asleep behind closed doors. To comply, your home must have: Photoelectric alarms (AS 3786:2014) Interconnected alarms — if one sounds, they all sound Alarms installed in the correct locations Hard-wired

E-Scooter/Bike Fires: Why You Need Interconnected Heat and Smoke Alarms

E-Scooter/Bike Fires: Why You Need Interconnected Heat and Smoke Alarms E-scooters and bikes are everywhere these days—zipping through cities, parked in garages, and charging in homes. They’re convenient, eco-friendly, and fun. But there’s a catch: their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire, and when they do, it happens fast. Fire and Rescue NSW reported 61 e-scooter fires in 2023—almost three times as many as the year before. That’s a big deal. These fires burn hot, release toxic smoke, and

5 Signs It’s Time to Swap Out Your Smoke Alarms

5 Signs It’s Time to Swap Out Your Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms are lifesavers—literally—but they don’t last forever. Just like any gadget, they need to be replaced to keep working properly. If you’re not sure whether your alarms are still doing their job, here are five signs it’s time to make the switch. 1. Your Smoke Alarm is Over 10 Years Old Smoke alarms have a 10-year lifespan, then their sensors lose sensitivity meaning a fire might go undetected. In

Why is my Smoke Alarm beeping?

Why is my Smoke Alarm beeping? When your smoke alarm emits that unmistakable beep, it’s not just a nuisance—it’s a signal demanding your attention, so please don’t ignore it. Your safety is the number one priority, so it’s important to investigate these alerts now to ensure your smoke alarms are working properly to protect you in the future should a fire occur. This article is here to guide you through troubleshooting potential causes of your false alarms. However, if the

Do I need to clean my Smoke Alarms?

Do I need to clean my Smoke Alarms? Short answer, yes. Cleaning your smoke alarms, while often overlooked, is a vital task that could save your life. Whilst these small devices tend to disappear into the backdrop of our-day-to-day, their role in alerting us to potential fire hazards cannot be overstated. Ensuring your smoke alarms are clean and properly maintained is crucial to ensure they remain effective and reliable. Only working smoke alarms save lives. How regularly should I be cleaning

Smoke Alarm Compliance: Rental Properties

Keeping up to date with changes and shifts in smoke alarm legislation can be another stress on your plate — one that, unless you know how to decipher all of the industry jargon, can be a challenge to understand. But at Coast Smoke Alarms, we are local experts in compliance and servicing, so we’ve enlisted the support of our team to share all of the important need-to-knows for smoke alarm compliance in 2022.

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