QUEENSLAND
L E G I S L A T I O N

Queensland's three-stage, photoelectric-only legislation will eventually eliminate the DEADLY ionization type of smoke alarm from all Queensland homes.

Compliance Deadlines
Stage 1:  All New Homes - 1 Jan 2017
Stage 2:  All Rentals - 1 Jan 2022
Stage 3:  All Existing Homes - 1 Jan 2027

Attention:
All Queensland Home Owners

"Queensland's photoelectric-only legislation is the world's best - except for the 10 YEAR compliance period!
Tragically, authorities have failed to warn the public about ionization alarms, despite CSIRO test data proving they are Not-Fit-For-Purpose!*

"Install Compliant, Photoelectric Alarms."
Adrian Butler, WFSF Chairman, Co-Founder
Former Full-time FireFighter
Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia

*See Fire Protection Association Australia's testimony below.

COMPLIANT ALARMS
(Note: General Information Only. See Queensland Fire Service links below)

1. Type
Photoelectric ONLY
Ionization alarms do NOT comply with the legislation, even when combined with a photoelectric in a dual sensor alarm.

2. Number/Location
In all Bedrooms, Exits and Levels
Photoelectrics must be In every bedroom, in all exit paths and on each level.

3. Connectivity
All Alarms Must Be Interconnected
Connectivity by cable (hard-wired) or WiFi (battery), so when one alarm goes off, all others do too.  

4. Power Supply
Hard Wired or Battery
a) If existing alarms are hard-wired, new alarms must also be hard-wired, or
b) If existing alarms are battery-powered, new alarms must have a 10-year, sealed battery & be interconnected by WiFi or they can be hard-wired.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Queensland Fire Service:

Stage 1:
New Dwellings & Renovations
(Must Comply After:  1 Jan 2017)

During Stages 1 - 3:

For Dwellings being Sold, Leased or an Existing Lease Renewed

Stage 2:
All Rentals
Landlords  |  Renters
(Must Comply Before: 1 Jan 2022)

Stage 3:
For Other Dwellings
(Must Comply Before:  1 Jan 2027)

Fire Service Info Sheet
(Complete Legislation Guide)

Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia)
is the national peak body for fire safety, supporting and representing the fire protection industry.

Extract, World Fire Safety Foundation Website:
 Australian Senate Smoke Alarm Inquiry