Home fire safety is not just the responsibility of one person. It’s a collective effort of the entire community, the Government, and individuals. Imagine a world where no one would lose a home or a loved one due to fire. From the look of things, we still have a long way to go before that happens. However, the new QLD smoke alarm legislation is a good starting point to achieve that goal.

What can we do to protect our communities and properties from the raging fire?

Here are the people and the ways they can contribute to home fire safety.

Homeowners

Homeowners have a vital role to play in home fire safety and prevention. Every house requires smoke alarms, and to raise the bar on home fire safety, the new legislation requires that every bedroom contains an alarm and be interconnected to one another. With a robust early warning system, residents stand a greater chance of acting in those first critical moments.

Landlords

Landlords must aim to ensure the safety of their tenants. They can start by having the property inspected by compliance experts to guarantee that the right smoke alarm technology is in place. Another layer to this is checking that sufficient smoke detectors are used in the house.

Real Estate Agents

In the new legislation, a house cannot be put on sale unless it is installed with smoke alarms.  Every landlord must ensure compliance, not just to put the property in sale-ready condition, but to also give their buyers peace of mind.

Tenants and Buyers

If you are a safety-conscious tenant or a buyer, it pays to know what to look out for when inspecting or signing up for a new lease or purchase.

Parents

Children suffer most when house fires occur. Parents then have a responsibility to train them on fire prevention and survival. Parents’ attitude towards home fire safety can influence their children’s actions, and can even make the difference between death and survival.

The phrase “spread like wildfire” is famous for a reason. Fire in one property can quickly spread to the next if not stopped at the right time. All of us have a pivotal role in keeping our communities safe and sound. Let’s do our share!

If you have questions about the new smoke alarm legislation and home fire safety, we at Safe Home Services offer free information to protect our communities in Queensland. Just complete the form below, and our compliance experts will talk to you shortly.