Queenslanders will never forget the fatal fire incidents that happened years ago, which resulted in damage to property, catastrophic injuries, and deaths. As part of lessons learned from these tragedies, we now have stricter rules on the installation of residential smoke detectors and increased focus on fire prevention. These are proof that communities and the Government are working tirelessly to prevent these dark times from ever happening again.

What else have we learned from these fatal fire incidents?

Fire safety rules are here to protect us

Comply with the new residential smoke alarm legislation to ensure the security and protection of your property and for your peace of mind. Following the rules will not only keep your family safe but will also protect your neighbourhood and community from fatal fires. We must familiarise ourselves with these rules, follow them, and make fire safety as our priority.

Install residential smoke detectors

Do you have smoke alarms installed in your home? Have you checked their expiration date of your smoke alarms? Under the new rules, all new smoke alarms must now be either hardwired to the dwelling’s electricity supply or powered by a non-removable battery with a 10-year battery life. It also requires every property to use photoelectric residential smoke alarms for faster response to any fire situation. Read here to find out more about the new rules.

Have a fire evacuation plan

Practice fire drills with your family. Planning and training on how you will react in an emergency could mean the difference between life and death and could raise your chances of survival during fire incidents.

Discuss the prevention of fatal fire incidents with your family and tenants

Installing fire alarms will help warn and alert people of a fire. However, that alone will not guarantee survival. Make sure that your family members or tenants know about their roles in preventing fire. Keep flammable materials in safe areas, and practice basic fire prevention tips.

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