Smoke Alarm Legislation for
Queensland
New legislation introduced
is requiring all homes and units throughout Queensland to be fitted
with smoke alarms by 1 July 2007
From 1 July 2007, owners of all houses and units
in Queensland must install at least one 9 volt battery
powered smoke alarm.
As a legal
minimum
requirement, a smoke
alarm must be installed on or near the ceiling on any storey:
−
Between any area containing bedrooms and the rest of the house
or unit e.g. hallways;
−
On
a storey not containing bedrooms on the most likely evacuation
route from the storey.
Reference: Queensland Fire and Rescue Services.
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Specials
Fire Extinguisher and Blanket for
$44.00 9
Volt Photo Electric Smoke Alarm Professionally Installed from $44.00.
With 10 year Lithium Battery $66
Links to Products and Services.
We recommend natural
insulation,
in ceilings for extra fire safety and better temperature control in your
home. Email:
smokey@mrsmokey.com.au Qld Electrical Contracting License
Number 67421. |