Installed within 3m of each bedroom door, or in every room where a person sleeps.
Smoke Alarm Changes
On 1 July 2016, changes were made to the Residential Tenancy Regulations to ensure homes were made safer.
Smoke alarms are mandatory in homes including shared accommodation buildings, rental caravans and self-contained sleep-outs as specified in Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation Regulations 2016).
If landlords don’t meed their obligations they could face financial
penalties of up to $7,200. Additionally, tenants must also meet their obligations or they could face financial penalties of up to $4,000.
Upgrading your smoke alarms today could save a life.
In addition, we also recommend everyone having a well-practised fire escape plan.
Landlord Responsibilities
Installed on each level or storey of a multi-storey or multi-level home.
Alarms must have a 10-year battery, be photoelectric and meet the latest international standards.
Working smoke alarms must be in place at the commencement and duration of that tenancy.
Tenant Responsibilities
Not to damage, remove or disconnect a smoke alarm.
Replace batteries during the tenancy if they’re an older style smoke alarm with replaceable batteries.
Let the landlord know if there are any problems with the smoke alarms ASAP.
It’s also an obligation for tenants to protect themselves and the property from fire damage or loss.
