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As of October 2009, mains powered smoke alarms must be fitted in all existing residential buildings prior to sale and when a new tenancy agreement is signed for rental properties. If there are no tenancy changes in rental properties, then mains powered smoke alarms must be fitted by 1 October 2011.
These requirements are mandatory under the Local Government (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 1960 section 248 and the Local Government Act 1995 section 9.60, and the Building Amendments Regulations 2009.
Update 1 May 2017
Building Code smoke alarm requirements for residential buildings
On 1 May 2017 new smoke alarm regulations have been implemented.
How to identify a smoke alarm that complies with the new standard
Building practitioners, owners and electrical contractors should be looking for an “AS 3786:2014” marking on the smoke alarm itself.
A smoke alarm manufactured under the 1993 version of the standard (i.e. AS 3786:1993) will no longer be a BCA deemed-to-satisfy product from 1 May 2017.
Download this PDF for more detail on the regulation changes.
Pannon Electrical are able to install, replace and assess smoke alarms used in Residential, Commercial and Industrial premises. Please call 0403 000 592 if you have any questions.