Smoke Alarms
Queensland’s smoke alarm legislation requires photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms in all bedrooms and connecting hallways. Our licensed electricians supply, install and test them.
From 1 January 2022, landlords must install interconnected smoke alarms in residential rental properties. Mercury Fire Protection can supply, install, service and maintain compulsory smoke detectors in your home, business or building. Property managers and real estate agencies can set up portfolio compliance agreements — see our dedicated page for rental portfolio fire compliance.
What's included
- Interconnected
When one alarm sounds, they all sound — giving everyone extra time to escape.
- Landlord obligations
Rental properties must have compliant interconnected alarms since 1 Jan 2022.
- Hardwired or lithium
230V interconnected or 10-year lithium WiFi alarms installed by licensed electricians.
Compliance & inspection frequency
All work is carried out in accordance with Queensland Fire Department (QFES) Legislation. We schedule and document the following inspection intervals so your building is always inspection-ready:
Local, licensed & fully compliant
Smoke Alarms — FAQs
Common questions about smoke alarms. See our full FAQ page for more.
What are Queensland’s smoke alarm laws?
Queensland requires photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms in all bedrooms, connecting hallways and on each storey. When one sounds, they all sound. Rental properties must comply, and these rules apply to homes being sold, leased or significantly renovated.
Do landlords have to install interconnected smoke alarms?
Yes — since 1 January 2022 landlords must have interconnected smoke alarms installed in residential rental properties. We supply, install and test compliant 230V or 10-year lithium alarms.
Can you manage smoke alarms for a property manager’s whole rental portfolio?
Yes. Mercury Fire Protection offers portfolio compliance agreements for property managers and real estate agencies — scheduled annual testing, between-tenancy checks, bulk suburb scheduling and owner-ready records across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and the Wide Bay region.
How often must rental smoke alarms be tested?
Interconnected smoke alarms in Queensland rental properties must be tested at least every 12 months and remain compliant for the full term of each tenancy. We schedule annual testing across property manager portfolios and document every visit.
Managing a rental portfolio?
One agreement keeps every property compliant — scheduled smoke alarm testing, between-tenancy checks and owner-ready records across Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and the Wide Bay.