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How do I make sure that my property's smoke alarms stay compliant?

With a Coast Smoke Alarms Landlord Annual Subscription, you get ongoing protection, expert support, and complete peace of mind.

How do I know if the smoke alarms in my property are interconnected?

Interconnected alarms and alarms in bedrooms ensure everyone is alerted to a fire, click learn more for information about inerconnected alarms.

How do I know if I need to upgrade the smoke alarms in my property?

Protect your property, meet legal requirements, and provide peace of mind for both you and your tenants with our smoke alarm upgrade options and resources.

Unsure which option is right for you?

Request a callback today, and one of our team members will assist you in upgrading your smoke alarms and ensuring your property is fully compliant.

Trusted Smoke Alarm Compliance for Landlords

Managing smoke alarm compliance can be time-consuming, but at Coast Smoke Alarms, we make it simple. Our team of specialists ensures your rental property meets all Queensland safety regulations, giving you peace of mind that your tenants are protected, and your legal obligations are met. With fast response times, expert advice, and ongoing support, we take the stress out of compliance so you can focus on managing your investment. Whether it’s routine inspections, troubleshooting problem alarms, or staying up to date with legislation, we’re here to help—efficiently, professionally, and reliably.

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

Are your smoke alarms compliant?

The deadline of 31 December 2024 is fast approaching. Every residential property in Queensland is required to be compliant with new Queensland Legislation.

Hassle-Free Smoke Alarm Compliance

Keeping your rental property compliant with Queensland’s strict smoke alarm laws has never been easier. With a Coast Smoke Alarms Annual Subscription, you get ongoing protection, expert support, and complete peace of mind. Our dedicated team ensures your property meets all legal requirements, responds same-day to problem alarms, and provides unlimited inspections to keep you covered for new, renewed, and break leases. Plus, with 24/7 access to reports and a dedicated Account Manager, managing compliance has never been more convenient. Stay compliant, stress-free, and focused on your investment—let us handle the rest!

Landlord Annual Subscription

$129

Per Year

*Subscriptions DO NOT include replacing smoke alarms (unless under warranty) or moving them for any reason. An additional charge will occur if an alarm needs to be moved to make property compliant. If alarms are missing or broken at the time of inspection, then a cost for replacement alarm will be charged. If re-attendance to a property is required to rectify missing or broken alarms a call-out fee will apply plus the cost of the replacement alarm.
** Where Coast Smoke Alarms cannot complete the warranty work the property manager / landlord may need to refer to original installer or Coast Smoke Alarms can replace these alarms for an additional cost

What does Upgraded mean?

Upgrading the smoke alarms in your rental property is essential for both tenant safety and compliance with Queensland’s strict regulations. Interconnected alarms and bedroom installations provide an early warning in the event of a fire, even if tenants are asleep with doors closed, allowing them more time to escape safely. Ensuring your property meets these requirements not only protects your investment but also provides peace of mind for both you and your tenants.

An upgraded property meets the latest standards set by the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Bill 2016. By 2027, all dwellings must have photoelectric smoke alarms (AS 3786-2014) that are interconnected, ensuring that when one alarm is triggered, all alarms activate. These alarms must be less than ten years old and installed in every bedroom, as well as in hallways outside bedrooms. If no hallway exists, alarms must be placed in the most likely path of escape.

Upgrade Pricing

Prices include GST and installation

$134

per alarm

$155

per alarm

$169

per alarm

  • Low risk of false alarms
  • All-in-One Smoke Alarm for every installation scenario
  • Operates as 10 year Battery Wireless or 240v hardwired
  • Quick and easy to install
  • 10 year warranty Lifespan of a smoke alarm
  • Mandatory controller (additional $40 per controller) to help locate triggering alarms
  • Designed to withstand: Humidity: up to 95%
  • Temp range: 0°c to 40°c
  • 1 month free after-care service

$134

per alarm

  • Low risk of false alarms
  • Designed to cope with QLD harsh/humid environment
  • Australia’s smallest alarm
  • Danish design
  • Highest build quality and components – individually made by hand
  • Best value for money
  • Designed to withstand: Humidity: up to 95%
  • Temp range: -10°C to 70°C
  • 10-year warranty
  • Lifespan of a smoke alarm
  • 3 month free after-care service
  • Easy to locate triggering alarm
  • Quick and easy to deactivate sounding alarms

$155

per alarm

All other brands

  • Brooks
  • RED
  • Le Grand
  • Matelec
  • PSA
  • Quell
  • Siterwell
  • Voltex
  • and many others

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Saving lives, one beep at a time

Stay cool, I’m on fire watch.

Test me monthly – it’s a sound idea!

I beep to protect, not to annoy!

Your first line of defense—loud and clear!

Don’t disable me – I’m your lifeline.

A beeping battery? Time to swap it!

Silence doesn’t mean I’m off duty!

Install me on every level for full coverage.

I sound off to give you time – use it wisely!

A little maintenance now can save you later.

Don’t wait for smoke to check if I work.

Your first line of defense—loud and clear!

Alarmingly good at my job.

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What are interconnected alarms?

Interconnected alarms and alarms in bedrooms ensure everyone is alerted to a fire, even if they are asleep in bedrooms with doors closed, giving you and your family more time to escape safely.

Why are they important?

According to the new law, by 2027 smoke alarms in all dwellings must:

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and

or

Landlord Resources & Downloads

Ask Smokey - FAQs

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.

Inter-connecting smoke alarms are able to communicate with each other whether they are hard-wired, wireless or a mixture of both. If there is a fire this means that all the alarms will sound simultaneously ensuring everyone in the house is alerted. 

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.

Yes, smoke alarms must be upgraded before selling a 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.

Some property managers may request a ‘Certificate of Compliance’ from third-party companies servicing your smoke alarms. This is not a legal requirement determined by Queensland Government, but rather a way of ensuring that their records are all in order and that they can be satisfied the property they are managing is best prepared in case of a fire. This process is highly unique to each company and property agency and is normally dealt with directly by the two parties, but you may encounter it from time to time. Having a third party like Coast Smoke Alarms look after your smoke alarm compliance gives landlords and tenants peace of mind that the smoke alarms are working. These checks are carried out before every new lease or tenancy, or at least once a year.

If you’re selling or renting a property in Queensland, it must comply with the latest smoke alarm legislation. This requires photoelectric, interconnected alarms that are less than 10 years old and meet Australian Standard 3786:2014. They must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year lithium battery and installed in each bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and every storey.

Important: Existing hard-wired 240v alarms cannot be replaced with wireless alarms. However, if installing in an area without an alarm or with a 9v alarm, you may use either a hardwired or 10-year lithium wireless alarm.

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Chris Dias
Chris Dias
Friendly,explained what I needed without pushing for extras , professional from the office team to the installer.Thank you
Jeannette Bird
Jeannette Bird
As usual excellent service both in admin and service of smoke alarms Jeannette Bird
Fairlie McIlwraith
Fairlie McIlwraith
Quick and efficient service
J_ Codey
J_ Codey
Very professional service from start to finish. Cam arrived promptly and did a terrific job installing our smoke detectors. Would highly recommend this family run business.
Janine King
Janine King
Great communication and customer service
Rod Mengede
Rod Mengede
Very polite and professional and installation was quick and clean thx guys
Sharon Baxter
Sharon Baxter
Excellent service. Friendly and prompt. Would recommend.
Pamela
Pamela
John Travolta was great.
Vanessa
Vanessa
Everything was great - easy to book with lovely admin staff and Mitch was fantastic and completed the safety check with ease
RICHARD DANIEL
RICHARD DANIEL
Efficient , prompt service
Andrew Allen
Andrew Allen
Great service and very professional. Cameron (the tech) was very efficient and prompt in his attendance. Would recommend Coast Smoke Alarms for like services.
Leigh Fitzpatrick
Leigh Fitzpatrick
All contact with Coast Smoke Alarms from initial call, to Cam coming to fit the new compliance Detector’s was easy and uncomplicated. Nothing too much trouble. Great staff members a credit to the company. This is my second time to use this company and service. If the need arises I have no hesitation to call and use again. Thanks
Steve Riley
Steve Riley
Great team to use for smoke alarm compliance. Great communication and arrived on time.
Sam G
Sam G
Very prompt service.Tech Brad was very efficient fixing the issue & advised us how the product works.Very friendly customer service from Brad & all the team.Would recommend,Many thanks.
Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson
Accommodated all of our needs whilst having to work to a very short timeframe to get home ready for settlement. Great follow up and lovely people to work with.
Andrew Hallier
Andrew Hallier
Quick and efficient work with good customer service
Courtney Hunter
Courtney Hunter
Great team to deal with, appreciate all the work you do for Bridgebury.Highly recommend!
Judy
Judy
Cameron conducted the alarm safety check. His professionalism and friendliness were impressive. Coast Alarm’s has provided me with a consistently high level of service. I highly recommend them and will continue to use their services.
Jeff Yeo
Jeff Yeo
Excellent service.Great company.
Christine Mitchell
Christine Mitchell
Coast smoke alarms are super responsive, very professional and call ahead with an ETA. Very easy to ensure you and your family are safe.
Johnny Boy
Johnny Boy
Thorough job thank you
lina Gough
lina Gough
Quick response, great service and good price
Keona John
Keona John
Can not speak highly enough of Anne and the team at Coast Smoke Alarms. What an amazing support they have been. They are very professional and get the job done.
Roschelle Hawton
Roschelle Hawton
Effective communication, on time service. Great price. Highly recommend.
Philip White
Philip White
So easy and fast to get us all up to date, thanks Mitch.
Noel Furmage
Noel Furmage
Lian Scott
Lian Scott
If you are selling your home the new smoke alarm compliance certificate is recommended and sometimes required. I highly recommend Coast Smoke Alarms. They have been helping my clients in Noosa Hinterland with making sure they are all ready for settlement day. Anne and Mitch are professional and personable and have made Smoke Alarm Installation and Compliance a breeze. Thank you so much.Lian Scott - Suter Smith Cleine real estate.
William Leon
William Leon
Good and prompt service.
Jan Lane
Jan Lane
Super efficient and obliging at very short notice. Have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.
Belinda Ford (Retro Au Go Go)
Belinda Ford (Retro Au Go Go)
Awesome from start to finish! Wonderful fast service from every member of the team...from panicked call from owner to delivery of compliance report in around 24 hours if not less! Even picked keys up from the agent for us....thank you so much for saving our settlement team!
City Street
City Street
Great service and a quick callbackExcellent install, thanks JakeCan’t fault themWill be calling back when I upgrade the whole house
Melinda Duranti
Melinda Duranti
I like that they give the option of 3 different prices/types of alarms. They were speedy with replying and installing our new alarms. The work was tidy.
Nick Tompkins
Nick Tompkins
Bruce Guild
Bruce Guild
On time and prompt service
Michelle Beck
Michelle Beck
Jake came, checked alarms and all done. A really lovely young man. Respect and a smile goes a long way.
Glenyce Ham
Glenyce Ham
The nicest tradies on the Coast
Amy Bennett
Amy Bennett
Coast Smoke Alarms are an incredible partner to work with; their care of our clients is second to none & their professionalism is amazing. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a passionate & professional smoke alarm company.
Mick Palmer
Mick Palmer
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karren mancini
karren mancini
From the very first phone call they were professional, friendly and so easy to deal with.Mitch arrived on time and was really lovely to deal with.Absolutely recommend using them. Price was good too. Very happy, thank you team.
Jesse Olde-byvank
Jesse Olde-byvank
Incredible. Speedy. Effortless. Great communication. Cannot be beaten. Cam was super kind and great to deal with. We highly recommend this service.
Josanne Falla
Josanne Falla
Prompt & professional
Katherine Williams
Katherine Williams
Excellent service. Unobtrusive and informative. Thanks, Jake
Paul Carpenter
Paul Carpenter
Very easy, seamless, obliging inspector / installer
Chris Papas
Chris Papas
Prompt friendly service. Wouldn't use anyone else.
Janelle Worrall
Janelle Worrall
The whole experience was amazing, from the girls in the office and Mitch was on time and explained everything perfectly.
Yvonne King
Yvonne King
Came in the time frame he said he would. Efficient and friendly service
susan cuschieri
susan cuschieri
Nice and very polite and professional
Paul Kostromin
Paul Kostromin
Excellent friendly service .
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