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What is my responsibility regarding smoke alarms?

To comply with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services legislation, the following are responsibilities of the tenant during the tenancy:

  • The tenant/s will replace any flat or nearly flat batteries
  • The tenant/s will notify the agent when a smoke alarm has failed or is about to fail, other than because the battery is flat or almost flat
  • The tenant/s will not remove, dispose of, or otherwise tamper with to cease the effectiveness of smoke alarms
  • Allow the property manager/owner right of entry to install smoke alarms
  • The tenant/s will ensure that all exits from the property are maintained as clearways so they can be safely and effectively used for escape in the event of a fire
  • The tenant must test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling, at least once every 12 months

How to maintain your smoke alarm: To test a smoke alarm, press the ‘test’ button. Cleaning should be done according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which is usually vacuuming.

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