Location – Smoke Alarms must be installed on each storey, in each
bedroom, and in hallways connecting bedrooms
Hardwired Smoke Alarms – connected to the mains power supply
with a backup battery
Interconnected – all Smoke Alarms must be interconnected. So, if
one alarm is activated, all alarms are activated.
Smoke Alarms must be photoelectric and comply with AS3786-2014
Smoke Alarms must be less than 10 years old
If a Smoke Alarm fails to test, it must be replaced
Requirements as a landlord
From January 1 2022, at the commencement of a new lease or lease
renewal, you must ensure your dwelling/unit meets the requirement
of the domestic smoke alarm legislation
