What is the smoke alarm legislation for properties being sold in Queensland?
When selling homes or units, it is mandatory to have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms. Property sellers have specific obligations in this regard:Upgrade Requirement: Sellers must upgrade the dwelling to the updated interconnected domestic smoke alarm standard before transferring ownership.Form 24 Declaration: As part of the transfer process, the property seller must declare on a “Form 24” that this obligation has been fulfilled. The “Form 24” is a standard compliance statement typically provided by a conveyancer.Smoke Alarm Specifications: Smoke alarm legislation mandates that properties being sold must have photoelectric smoke alarms complying with Australian Standard (AS) 3786-2014. These alarms must be:Less than 10 years oldInterconnectedInstalled in bedrooms, hallways, and likely exit paths.