Smoke Alarm Legislation
what the law requires by 2027
To be compliant under Queensland legislation, all smoke alarms in your home must be:
Photoelectric (ionisation alarms no longer accepted)
Less than 10 years old
Interconnected — if one alarm sounds, they all do
Installed in the following locations:
- Inside every bedroom
- In hallways outside bedrooms
- On every level of the home
You can use hardwired alarms with a backup battery, or sealed, battery-operated alarms with a 10-year life.
The reasons
Why the law changed
The legislation was introduced following coronial inquests into preventable house fire deaths. A key recommendation was to upgrade homes to interconnected alarms so that:
Fires are detected earlier
All occupants are alerted at once — even in distant rooms
Families have more time to escape, especially during night-time fires
Four-step process
Step-by-Step Upgrade Process
Step
01
Book your inspection
Via portal or call, choose a time
Step
02
PCA visits your home to assess and install
Full test or install by technician
Step
03
Receive your certificate of compliance
Digital compliance certificate emailed immediately
Step
04
Stay safe and covered by 2027 (and beyond)
There is no need for concern
The Benefits
PCA Can Help You Get Compliant — Without the Stress
We take care of everything:
Free assessment of your current smoke alarm setup
Installation of compliant photoelectric alarms (hardwired or 10-year battery)
Alarm interconnection using wireless or hardwired methods
Placement in line with current legislation
Certification of compliance for your records
