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New Smoke Alarm Legislation

Do you know that according to new smoke alarm legislation,  from 1 January 2017, when replacing smoke alarms, they must be of a photoelectric type which complies with Australian Standard (AS) 3786-2014? From 1 January 2017: Replacing smoke alarms: Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced. Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately. Existing hardwired smoke alarms that need replacement must be replaced with a hardwired smoke alarm. From 1 January 2027: Smoke alarms in all dwellings must: be photoelectric (AS 3786-2014); and not also contain

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Maintenance of Fire Safety Installations. What is involved

Maintenance of Fire Safety Installations.  What is involved? In 2008 the Queensland Government introduced the Building Fire Safety Regulation, aiming to reduce the number of fire related incidents that occur in Australia each year. This regulation affects owners, occupiers or business owners who have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of persons that occupy their premises. The fire safety regulation sets out a number of compliance points and the maintenance of fire safety installations is one of them. Here, Seymour Consultants explain what is involved with ensuring the maintenance of your fire safety installations

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