By 1 January 2027 : QLD smoke alarm laws

Queensland smoke alarm laws By 1 January 2027

By 1 January 2027, every existing private residence, townhouse, unit, and manufactured home in Queensland is required to be equipped with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. Registered caravans and motorhomes must also have a photoelectric smoke alarm installed.

Smoke alarm compliance requirements

To ensure compliance with Queensland’s smoke alarm legislation, smoke alarms must meet the following criteria:
  • be photoelectric
  • be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate and go off together
  • comply with the Australian Standard AS3786:2014 (this is marked on the body of the alarm)
  • not contain an ionisation sensor.
Learn more about Queensland smoke alarm requirements, placement and maintenance on the Queensland Fire Department website.