Smoke alarms in all dwellings must:
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
Smoke alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.
Smoke alarms in the dwelling must:
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
Smoke alarms must be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery.
The development approval process for new dwellings and substantial renovations will ensure that building approvals received on or after this date will bring dwellings into compliance with the new laws.
Smoke alarms in the dwelling must:
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
Where practicable smoke alarms must be placed on the ceiling. Smoke alarms must not be placed:
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings, and ceilings with exposed beams. Specific requirements will be explained in the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.
If impractical for the prescribed location requirements to be met (e.g. may be affected by steam from shower or fumes from cooking), the owner may put the alarm at another location that will provide a warning to occupants of the dwelling.