Fire Compliance for Property Managers & Real Estate Agencies
Scheduled fire compliance for property managers and real estate agencies across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and the Wide Bay — smoke alarms, extinguishers and equipment maintained across your whole rental portfolio on one agreement.
Fire safety for real estate & property managers
Property managers carry the compliance burden for hundreds of rental properties — smoke alarms that must meet Queensland law, extinguishers in units and townhouses, emergency lighting in complexes, and test & tag for furnished homes. When a tenancy turns over, owners ask for proof. When an insurer or auditor calls, you need records. Chasing a different contractor for every address does not scale.
Since 1 January 2022, every residential rental property in Queensland must have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms in all bedrooms, connecting hallways and on each storey. Landlords are legally responsible, but property managers are the ones who coordinate access, track expiry dates, answer owner queries and prove compliance at every new tenancy. That is recurring work across houses, units, townhouses, duplexes and granny flats — not a one-off install.
Mercury Fire Protection is a locally owned fire safety company based at Moore Park Beach, servicing property managers and real estate agencies across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Childers, the Burnett, Gladstone and Rockhampton. We set up portfolio compliance agreements: you give us your property list, we schedule annual smoke alarm testing and servicing, attend between tenancies when needed, and provide owner-ready compliance records after every visit. One local provider, one invoice, nothing lapses.
Whether you manage 20 rentals or 200, we coordinate tenant access, bulk-schedule suburbs to minimise travel, and maintain extinguishers, emergency lighting and test & tag for furnished properties where required. When a property sells or a new owner joins your rent roll, we can survey, install missing equipment and bring the address up to standard before the next lease is signed.
Why Real Estate & Property Managers chooses Mercury
Typical real estate & property managers buildings
Fire protection tailored to the way these premises actually operate across Bundaberg, Wide Bay & Burnett.
Key fire risks we address
- Overdue or non-compliant smoke alarms at new tenancies
- Expired extinguisher tags in units and townhouses
- No compliance records for owners, insurers or audits
- Tenancy changeovers without a fire safety check
- Mixed portfolio stock with different equipment requirements
- Chasing multiple contractors across suburbs
How we help
- Portfolio compliance agreements
One scheduled program covering your whole rent roll — we maintain the property list, visit on schedule, and keep every address current without you chasing contractors.
- Smoke alarm testing & installation
Annual testing, battery replacement and new installs of QLD-compliant 230V interconnected or 10-year lithium photoelectric alarms by licensed electricians — to Queensland Fire Department legislation.
- Between-tenancy compliance checks
Vacancy inspections before a new lease — confirm smoke alarms, extinguishers and equipment are compliant and document the property for the owner and your agency file.
- Fire extinguishers for rentals
Supply, install and 6-monthly AS1851 servicing of portable extinguishers in units, townhouses and commercial tenancies — correct type, location and tags for every property.
- Emergency & exit lighting
Licensed 6-monthly testing and annual discharge tests for unit blocks, common areas and commercial tenancies — documented for body corporates and building managers.
- Test & tag for furnished properties
On-site electrical test & tag to AS/NZS 3760 for furnished rentals, holiday lets and appliances included in the lease — with automatic re-test scheduling.
- Owner reporting & compliance records
Clear reports after every visit — suitable for owners, agency files, insurers and audits. Know exactly what was tested, when, and what was replaced.
- Automatic scheduling & reminders
We track due dates across your portfolio and remind you before anything lapses — so compliance never depends on someone remembering to book.
Local, licensed & fully compliant
Real Estate & Property Managers — FAQs
Common questions about fire protection for real estate & property managers. See our full FAQ page for more.
Who is responsible for smoke alarms in a Queensland rental property?
The landlord is legally responsible for installing and maintaining compliant interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in residential rental properties. Since 1 January 2022, alarms must be in all bedrooms, connecting hallways and on each storey. Property managers typically coordinate access and compliance on the owner's behalf. Mercury Fire Protection supplies, installs, tests and maintains rental smoke alarms across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and the Wide Bay region.
Do property managers need a fire compliance contract for rental portfolios?
A portfolio compliance agreement is the most reliable way to keep every rental property current. Instead of booking smoke alarm tests property by property, one agreement with Mercury Fire Protection covers your rent roll on a scheduled program — annual testing, between-tenancy checks, automatic reminders and owner-ready records after every visit.
How often must rental smoke alarms be tested in Queensland?
Interconnected smoke alarms in rental properties must be tested at least every 12 months to confirm they are working, and replaced before their expiry date. Alarms must remain compliant for the full term of each tenancy. Mercury Fire Protection schedules annual testing across property manager portfolios and documents every visit.
Can one fire company manage smoke alarms across my whole rental portfolio?
Yes. Mercury Fire Protection manages smoke alarms, extinguishers and fire equipment for property managers across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Childers, the Burnett, Gladstone and Rockhampton. You provide the property list; we bulk-schedule by suburb, coordinate tenant access, and maintain compliance records for every address on your rent roll.
What fire compliance do property managers need for unit blocks and townhouses?
Unit blocks and townhouses may require smoke alarms in each dwelling, emergency and exit lighting in common areas, fire extinguishers, hose reels or detection depending on building class and age. Property managers should ensure both individual tenancies and common areas are maintained to the applicable standards. Mercury Fire Protection services portable equipment, smoke alarms, emergency lighting and detection across rental portfolios.
What happens when a tenancy ends — do smoke alarms need re-checking?
Best practice is to inspect fire safety equipment at every tenancy changeover. Vacant periods are the ideal time to test smoke alarms, replace expired units, check extinguishers and confirm the property is compliant before the next lease. Mercury Fire Protection offers between-tenancy compliance checks as part of portfolio agreements.
Do you service property managers in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay?
Yes. Mercury Fire Protection is based at Moore Park Beach near Bundaberg and regularly services property managers and real estate agencies across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Childers, the Burnett, Gladstone and Rockhampton. Call (07) 4159 8105 to discuss a portfolio compliance program.
How do I get a quote for smoke alarm compliance across multiple rental properties?
Send us your property list or approximate portfolio size — call (07) 4159 8105, email info@mercuryfireprotection.com.au, or use our contact form and select Property manager / Real estate agency. We will recommend a scheduled compliance program and bulk pricing for your rent roll.
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