Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Save Lives
A report based on research by Fire and Rescue and the CSIRO into the effectiveness of photoelectric smoke alarms showed stronger measures were needed to give residents time to escape. Did you know that 78% of house fire deaths are between midnight and 8.00am? Did you know that 16 per cent of all fires occur in […]
QFES Smoke Alarm Laws for dwellings being sold , leased or an existing lease is renewed From 1 January 2017
QFES requirements as for existing dwellings. Existing landlord’s and tenant’s obligations regarding the installation and testing of smoke alarms continue. Property sellers must continue to lodge a Form 24 with the Queensland Land Registry Office stating the requirements of the smoke alarm legislation have been met. From 1 January 2022 Smoke alarms in the dwelling must: […]
New Law Shows Cause for Alarm
The Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 Qld commenced on 1st January, 2017 but there is no need to panic. This legislation affects all Queensland dwellings however there is a phase-in roll-out period giving us all enough time to comply. For rental and for sale properties, the property owner will have […]
