{"id":1012,"date":"2026-09-22T23:20:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokealarmsonline.com\/?page_id=1012"},"modified":"2026-09-22T23:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:20:42","slug":"legislation-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smokealarmsonline.com\/index.php\/legislation-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislation & Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Official information<\/p>\n

Queensland smoke alarm legislation and trusted resources<\/h2>\n

Use these official Queensland Fire Department resources to understand the current requirements, reforms and supporting legislation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Queensland requirements at a glance<\/h2>\n
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Required alarm standard<\/h3>\n

Photoelectric smoke alarms complying with AS 3786-2014, without an ionisation sensor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Interconnection<\/h3>\n

All required alarms in the dwelling must be interconnected so they activate together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2027 deadline<\/h3>\n

All remaining existing Queensland homes must meet the requirements by 1 January 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Official Queensland Fire Department links<\/h2>\n

Smoke alarm requirements and compliance guidance \u2192<\/a>
Official overview of compliant alarm types, interconnection, placement and responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Legislation and related information \u2192<\/a>
Queensland legislation, explanatory material and related references.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions \u2192<\/a>
Official answers covering compliance, testing, cleaning and assistance schemes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Implementation timeline<\/h2>\n

2017:<\/strong> New dwellings and substantial renovations.<\/p>\n

2022:<\/strong> Rental properties and homes being sold or transferred.<\/p>\n

2027:<\/strong> All remaining existing private homes, townhouses, units and manufactured homes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Need help choosing compatible products?<\/h2>\n

Browse smoke alarms by brand, power source and interconnection type. Always check compatibility before adding an alarm to an existing interconnected system.<\/p>\n

Shop smoke alarms<\/a> Contact us<\/a><\/section>\n

Information on this page is general guidance and does not replace legislation or official Queensland Fire Department advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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