Queensland’s New Smoke Alarm Laws – What the 1 January 2027 deadline means for property owners

This article was written by Simone Garcia Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Queensland’s smoke alarm laws require every home to have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms installed in specified locations. These requirements have been phased in over several years under the Fire Services Act 1990 (Qld) and its supporting regulations, and the final stage takes effect on 1 January 2027.“Interconnected” means that when one alarm detects smoke, every alarm in the home sounds together.

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