From 1 January 2027, Queensland will become the first state or territory in Australia to require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms to be installed in all private homes, townhouses, and units. These alarms must be located in:
✔ Every bedroom
✔ Hallways connecting bedrooms
✔ At least one on every storey of the home
Why Interconnected Smoke Alarms?
Interconnected smoke alarms offer enhanced safety by alerting all alarms across the home when smoke is detected in any one location. This ensures that occupants are warned of danger—even if they are in a different room or on a different floor—providing critical time to escape.
The Importance of Alarms Inside Bedrooms
When we sleep, our sense of smell and taste significantly diminish. The most effective way to wake someone during a fire is through sound. Current regulations across Australia require smoke alarms to be installed within one metre of a bedroom door. However, if that door is closed, the alarm may not be loud enough to wake someone inside, and alarms in other parts of the home may go unheard.
In cases where a fire starts inside the bedroom and there is no alarm present, the sleeping occupant may be quickly overcome by carbon monoxide, rendering them unconscious before the fire activates an external alarm. This delay can be fatal.
Interconnected bedroom smoke alarms significantly increase the chances of safe evacuation.
Installing them throughout the home, especially in sleeping areas, offers your family the best protection in the event of a fire.
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