Services
Smoke Alarms
Under Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation both landlords and tenants have obligations to maintain working smoke alarms. Our service covers the landlord’s responsibilities to this legislation.
Our Smoke Alarm inspections include:
- Servicing and maintenance of all Smoke Alarms
- Operational testing of all smoke alarms
- Battery Testing and Free Battery Replacement as required
- Ensure alarms are compliant with the Australian Standard 3786:2014
- Identifying a Safety Switch is present at the property and if requested performing a mechanical safety switch test
- Compliance Statement / Inspection Report sent within 24 hours
- Cleaning of smoke alarms with canned air
Safety Switches
Whilst there is no legislation requiring the testing of safety switches there is a recommendation from the Electrical Safety Office and Australian Standards to test them regularly.
Rental Properties: Under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 rental properties are required by law to have safety switches installed on all power circuits
Buying a property: if you buy a property without a safety switch you must install a safety switch for the power circuits within three months of a property transfer. This applies to any transfer of domestic properties.
Selling a property: Establish a safety switch is installed for power circuits. This must be declared on the standard sales contract and Form 24 Property Transfer.
Our Safety Switch inspections include:
- Sighting / mechanical (push button) testing.
Corded Blinds
In response to the threat posed to children by cords and hanging window furnishings The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) introduced a national mandatory installation standard in 2015 to limit risk of harm.
Pool Safety
Under Queensland’s Swimming Pool Safety Laws all pools must be included on a state-based safety register.
A pool safety certificate must be issued by a licensed pool inspector. This certificate is required when selling, buying or leasing a property with a pool.
Certificates are valid for two years (or one year for a shared pool).
Our Pool Safety Compliance inspections include:
- Comprehensive inspection of your pool barrier
- Free reinspection if required
- Non- Conformity notice /report if applicable
- Pool Safety Certificate
Meth Testing
Methamphetamine (meth, crystal meth, ice, speed or P) contamination in living environments is a rapidly growing problem in Australia. Meth residue is odourless and invisible and exposure can cause a wide range of health problems.
Whether you are purchasing a home, or are a landlord in-between tenants, a meth test may be necessary to ensure the property is free of any toxic remnants that could be harmful.
If you suspect or are concerned about a property, a meth screening test will be the first step in ensuring the property is habitable for both prospective owners and tenants.
