Due to tougher smoke alarm rules in Queensland, property managers and homeowners are now more particular about the type of alarm to use in their property. Here’s an article that informs you about which fire alarm is best for the home. Which fire alarm should you use? Photoelectric or ionisation smoke alarms? Photoelectric alarms are [...]
January 1, 2017, marked the beginning of tougher Queensland Smoke Alarm regulations in a move to raise fire safety in the entire state. The new Queensland Smoke Alarm Legislation means changes in the placement of smoke alarms, type of smoke alarm technology, and Queensland Smoke Alarm requirements for properties depending on their use. The safety [...]
Not all home fire alarms are created equal. They differ in price, features, and response time. In Queensland, not just any type of smoke alarm will do. The amended smoke alarm legislation has stringent requirements and schedule of implementation when it comes to the home fire alarms to install. Here are the important requirements for home [...]
The installation of photoelectric smoke detectors is one of the major changes in the new Smoke Alarm legislation in Queensland. Under the new laws, smoke detectors in every property must comply with Australian Standard 3786-2014 and should be installed within the required time frame depending on the type and use of the property. Through this [...]
Changes in the smoke alarm legislation are taking fire safety in Queensland to the next level. The new rules cover the timeframe of implementation depending on the type and use of property, placement of fire detectors, and the technology standards to follow. With these amendments, the state now has the toughest laws in Australia when [...]
Queensland now has the toughest smoke alarm laws in Australia. Under the amended rules, all new alarms that go into the property starting January 1, 2017, must be photoelectric smoke alarms and comply with Australian Standards 3786-2014. Why does the new legislation require the installation of photoelectric smoke alarms over ionisation? Let’s take a closer [...]
Fire safety and the importance of home smoke alarms are common topics in schools. But how often do you talk to your kids about them AT HOME? These aren’t exactly exciting topics for children or teens to chat about at the dinner table (compared to say the latest Netflix episodes or fashion trend). However, it’s [...]
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 [...]
January 1, 2017, marked the day when Queensland owned the record as the only state in Australia with the most comprehensive smoke detector requirements. For homeowners, landlords, property managers, and residents, this means exerting effort in understanding and complying with the new rules. With the influx of information on the internet about these requirements, it [...]
Your home is your sanctuary. It is naturally the only place in the world that you would want to retreat to after a long day at work. But is your sanctuary a secure location for you? Do you have the necessary smoke alarms in place to make sure it’s fire safe? Fire can engulf everything [...]
