Caloundra Smoke Alarms provides smoke alarm installation, upgrades, testing and compliance services for homes and rental properties throughout Currimundi.
Provided by local electricians, our service combines specialist smoke alarm services with decades of local electrical experience.
With local knowledge and accountability that’s difficult to replicate through large compliance companies.
The deadline for the final stage of Queensland’s smoke alarm reforms is approaching.
From 1 January 2027, all remaining domestic dwellings need compliant interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
Queensland Fire Department states that the required alarms must be:
Required alarms are installed in bedrooms, relevant hallways and on every storey.
Smoke Alarm Placement Matters
Installing the correct alarm isn’t enough; its location is also important.
Queensland guidance includes minimum clearances from corners, light fittings, air-conditioning vents and ceiling fans.
That’s one reason professional assessment is worthwhile, particularly in homes with ceiling fans or ducted and split-system air conditioning.
Currimundi Smoke Alarm Installation
We install and service smoke alarm systems for:
Services include:
Queensland homes will require interconnected photoelectric alarms complying with AS 3786-2014 and meeting the applicable location, age and power requirements.
Some compliant 10-year non-removable battery alarms can be installed without electrical work. However, existing hardwired alarms must remain hardwired when replaced, and mains electrical work requires an electrician.
Queensland’s legislation specifically requires photoelectric technology as part of the state’s domestic smoke alarm reforms.
Yes. Required alarms must be interconnected so that when one alarm sounds, the other interconnected alarms also activate.
We can investigate common causes, alarm condition, positioning and faults and recommend appropriate replacement or repair options.
