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QLD Compliant Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarm Installation in Brisbane

Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms installed to Queensland’s legislation — for homeowners, landlords and sellers across Brisbane’s southside.

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  • AS 3786-2014 Compliant
  • Ready for the 2027 Deadline
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1 January 2027Deadline for all QLD homes

What Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Laws Require in Your Brisbane Home

Every existing private home, townhouse and unit in Queensland needs interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms by 1 January 2027. Precision Electrical & Air installs and upgrades smoke alarms in homes across Brisbane’s southside.

Our electricians work out where each alarm has to go in your home, install photoelectric alarms that comply with Australian Standard AS 3786-2014, and connect them so that when one alarm sounds, they all sound.

For a home to comply, its smoke alarms must:

  • Be photoelectric and comply with AS 3786-2014
  • Be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the home
  • Be less than 10 years old
  • Be hardwired to mains power or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
  • Work when you press the test button

Where Smoke Alarms Must Be Installed

The Queensland Government’s smoke alarm rules set out the type of alarm, how it is powered and where it goes. The alarms must be installed:

You can read the full requirements on the Queensland Government’s smoke alarms page and the Office of Fair Trading’s guide to buying and installing smoke alarms.

  • In Every Bedroom

    Every bedroom in the home needs its own interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm.

  • In Connecting Hallways

    In the hallways that connect the bedrooms to the rest of the home.

  • On Every Storey

    On every storey of the home. If a storey has no bedrooms, at least one smoke alarm must be installed on the path people would most likely take to get out of the home.

  • Not sure your home complies?

    We specialise in smoke alarm installations and can install the right alarms to detect smoke, help protect your property from fire, and make it compliant with Queensland’s smoke alarm laws.

When the Smoke Alarm Rules Apply to Your Home

The rules have come in over three stages, so the date that matters depends on your situation.

At any time: if you install a new smoke alarm or replace an old one, whatever the age of your home, the replacement must be an interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm that complies with AS 3786-2014.

  1. Since 1 January 2017 — New & Renovated Homes

    A new home, or a home where the building application for a substantial renovation went in on or after that date, has needed interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms that comply with AS 3786-2014.

  2. Since 1 January 2022 — Homes That Are Rented or Sold

    The same requirements have applied to every home that is leased or sold. A landlord whose rental property does not comply cannot legally rent it out, and it is the owner or landlord, not the tenant, who is responsible. When you sell, you still have to lodge a Form 24 stating that the smoke alarm requirements have been met.

  3. From 1 January 2027 — Every Other Home

    The requirements apply to all homes in Queensland, including owner-occupied houses, townhouses and units that have not yet been upgraded.

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Where Smoke Alarms Go on the Ceiling

Where practicable, smoke alarms must be placed on the ceiling. Queensland’s rules also set minimum distances between each alarm and the fittings around it. A smoke alarm must not be placed within:

  • 300mm of the corner where the ceiling meets a wall
  • 300mm of a light fitting
  • 400mm of an air conditioning vent
  • 400mm of the blades of a ceiling fan

Stairways, sloping ceilings and ceilings with exposed beams have their own requirements under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. Because we install ceiling fans, lighting and air conditioning as well as smoke alarms, we take the clearances from your fans, lights and vents into account when we position each alarm.

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Our Smoke Alarm Installation Services in Brisbane

Our electricians handle each part of bringing your smoke alarms up to date:

  • Checking Your Home’s Layout

    We count your bedrooms, hallways and storeys and work out how many smoke alarms your home needs and where each one has to go.

  • Installing Photoelectric Alarms

    We install photoelectric alarms that comply with AS 3786-2014, positioned to meet the ceiling and clearance rules.

  • Setting Up Interconnection

    We connect the alarms so that when one is set off, every alarm in the home sounds.

  • Replacing Old Alarms

    We replace older ionisation smoke alarms, removable-battery smoke detectors and alarms that are more than 10 years old.

  • Maintenance & Testing

    We test your smoke alarms and replace batteries so that the alarms keep working after installation.

  • Book your smoke alarm upgrade

    Tell us how many bedrooms and storeys your home has and what alarms are installed now — we’ll inspect and give you a fixed quote.

Hardwired or 10-Year Battery Smoke Alarms

Queensland’s rules allow two ways to power a compliant smoke alarm: a hardwired alarm connected to your home’s mains power, or an alarm with a non-removable battery that lasts 10 years.

If your home already has hardwired smoke alarms and they need replacing, they must be replaced with hardwired photoelectric smoke alarms. Installing or replacing hardwired smoke alarms is electrical work, and electrical work has to be done by a licensed electrician — our licensed electricians carry out the wiring and connect the new alarms to your mains power.

The Office of Fair Trading also points out that some compliant smoke alarms, such as wireless alarms, can be installed without any electrical work. Whether your home is better suited to hardwired or battery-powered alarms depends partly on what is already installed.

We explain the options that meet the rules for your home before any work starts, and give you a fixed price quote that you can accept on the spot.

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Smoke Alarm Upgrades for Brisbane Landlords, Sellers and Homeowners

  • Landlords need the rental property to comply before a new lease or lease renewal — we can install and interconnect the alarms before the next lease starts.
  • Sellers need the smoke alarms to comply before the sale, so that the Form 24 can state that the requirements have been met.
  • Homeowners living in their own home have until 1 January 2027.

The Office of Fair Trading notes that supply may be limited or prices may rise close to the cut-off date, and strongly recommends that you do not wait until the last minute to make your home comply.

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Looking After Your Smoke Alarms

Once your smoke alarms are installed, you can test them yourself by pressing the test button on each alarm — you do not need an electrician or a technician to test them.

Queensland Government advice is to keep smoke alarms clean in line with the manufacturer’s instructions, which usually means vacuuming them. If an alarm does not sound when you press the test button, or it is more than 10 years old, it needs to be replaced with an interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm.

We work across Brisbane’s southside, including Acacia Ridge, Salisbury and surrounding suburbs. While we’re at your home, we can also look at other electrical work you’ve been putting off, such as a switchboard upgrade or new wiring.

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Why Choose Our Smoke Alarm Installation Services

  • Experienced Team

    Our team of experienced electricians has the knowledge and skills to install and repair all kinds of electrical systems.

  • Top Quality

    We use only the highest quality materials and equipment with all our installations and repairs.

  • Fully Equipped

    Our team arrives with all the necessary tools and equipment to ensure efficient, reliable solutions.

  • Customisation

    Every customer’s needs are unique. We deliver customised solutions to meet your requirements and budget.

  • Up Front Pricing

    No surprises here – we provide transparent quotes before we start, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.

  • Ongoing Support

    We provide comprehensive warranty and ongoing support to ensure continued performance.

It Is Easy to Get Started

  1. Contact Us Now

    Call 0423 163 359 or Request A Quote. Our friendly team will quickly organise an inspection or ask for additional information.

  2. Up Front Pricing

    Zero surprises! Our electrician will assess the work required and provide a fixed price quote, which you can accept on the spot.

  3. Seamless Finish

    When the work is completed and the worksite is spotless, we will send you the final invoice and required paperwork.

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I cannot speak too highly of James. I have a very high opinion of him both as a person and professionally. He had done some electrical work on our home prior to the flood. During last year's February flood he really shone as a person. He promised as soon as power was restored to our street we would be connected. It was a Saturday afternoon and he was as good as his word. In no small part we have him to thank for being able to return home within a week, after being flooded with over a meter of water. I will always be grateful and indebted to James for being there for me during this difficult time. Today James serviced 4 air conditioners , 3 of which he installed. As expected he did a wonderful job and a pleasure to work with. I confidently and unconditionally recommend James and his Company.
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I had a really good experience with James from Precision Electrical & Air. He did a great job with the repairs at my home, and I was very happy with the quality of his work. He was also really friendly, polite, and easy to deal with. It’s always nice to find someone who is not only good at their job but also genuinely pleasant to work with. I would definitely recommend James and Precision Electrical & Air!
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Good guys to deal with, high quality work.
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Totally outstanding professionalism all the way from the quote until the final outcome. The communication of arrival times (right on the dot) was very refreshing from a tradie! Highly recommend Precision Electrical & Air. Give em a go!
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TL;DR Precision electrical & air are excellent, and I have no hesitation to recommend them and to continue calling them up to perform future electrical work. _______________________________________ (essentially all of my jobs with precision has been aircon related, so I will be talking from that point of view) I have had Precision perform a few aircon jobs at my home over the past year; new aircon installs, aircon replacements and some smaller electrical work (new outlets + vent fans) and they have been excellent every single time. I have zero hesitation to recommend them, and have done so to colleagues and friends whenever the discussion of electrical work comes up. James has shown a high level of knowledge during the on-site quoting process, taking the time to explain what the work may look like, ideal options as well as potential alternate options for installation, placement, unit types and what the requirements will be for a proper installation to meet warranty requirements. He does this all with the requirements of the customer in mind, first and foremost achieving that requirement first and then presenting aforementioned options. He is also very responsive and detailed in answering queries I have asked to clarify some points before accepting quotes. Joel & Elliott have been the chaps that have come around to perform the numerous jobs, and they have been very, very considerate, patient and are clearly hard workers who take pride in their work. I usually WFH when the job is being performed, and the boys always kindly inform me when they need some assistance getting access to areas, when power needs to be turned off (saved me from suddenly dropping out of meetings) and when they run into some small bumps. All these "bumps" so far were immediately rectified and are very minor non-issues. The boys are also very accommodating, taking the little bit of extra time to clean up & help reset furniture (when able), explain thoroughly how the job went, anything to keep in mind with the new installs (AC drain pump), scoot over their vehicles when the wife needed to pop out for her work amongst many other things that minimized disruption to the household on the day. Pricing is quite reasonable, with the workmanship in mind I would say pricing is excellent. I look forward to having Precision perform further work on my home. (Roy)
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Excellent service from start to finish. They arrived on time, were friendly and efficient, and took the time to explain the options and offer helpful advice. The workmanship was excellent, they achieved the best possible outcome, and cleaned everything up afterwards. Highly recommended!
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Fantastic experience with Precision Electrical & Air. James carried out a thorough inspection and provided a prompt, very fair quote. The new downlights have completely transformed our space. Elliott & Joel did an outstanding job - attentive to detail, highly professional, and left everything spotless when they finished. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their lighting.
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We reached out to James and his team to assist us with our commercial office space. The team at Precision E & A were fantastic, their workmanship and communication was second to none. We will definitely be using James and the team again soon!
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I am always impressed by the punctuality, friendliness and professionalism I witness from the guys at Precision Electrical and Air and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone requiring their services.
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Great experience with the guys from Precision Electrical - they were prompt, professional and efficient - also took the time to explain what was going on and their recommendations to address the issue. Elliott and the other guy (cannot recall his name, I'm sorry) were great!
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Smoke Alarm Questions, Answered

01What type of smoke alarms are required in Queensland homes?

Queensland homes need photoelectric smoke alarms that comply with Australian Standard AS 3786-2014. The alarms must be interconnected, less than 10 years old, and either hardwired to mains power or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.

02Where do smoke alarms need to be installed in a Queensland home?

Smoke alarms need to be installed in every bedroom, in the hallways that connect the bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every storey. If a storey has no bedrooms, at least one alarm must be installed on the most likely path out of the home.

03When do I need to upgrade the smoke alarms in my home?

If you rent out or sell your home, the requirements have applied since 1 January 2022. New homes and substantially renovated homes have had to comply since 1 January 2017. All other homes in Queensland must comply by 1 January 2027.

04Do I need an electrician to install smoke alarms?

You need a licensed electrician when the installation involves electrical work, such as installing or replacing hardwired smoke alarms. Some compliant alarms, such as wireless alarms, can be installed without electrical work. If your existing smoke alarms are hardwired, the replacements must also be hardwired.

05Can I test my own smoke alarms?

Yes. You can test your own smoke alarms by pressing the test button on each alarm. Clean them in line with the manufacturer’s instructions, which usually means vacuuming them. Replace any alarm that does not sound when tested or that is more than 10 years old.

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