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Every year, Australia experiences more than 17,000 house fires. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are crucial for saving lives.
In every Australian State, Property owners and residential rental providers are legally required to install, manage, and maintain working smoke alarms.
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Under the Fire and Emergency Services Act, smoke alarms are required to meet the specifications outlined in AS 3786-2014. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) factsheet highlights the following responsibilities:
Guidelines from the Queensland Government specify: Design & Installation Requirements: Smoke alarms must
Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
Smoke alarms must not be placed:
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Routine safety switch testing helps protect occupants from electric shock by ensuring the electricity supply is shut off when a current leakage is detected. Regular testing provides peace of mind and ensures landlords and property managers meet their responsibilities.
For added reassurance, our technicians can check the safety switch during your scheduled smoke alarm service. If a fault is detected, we’ll arrange a swift replacement by a licensed electrician for a fixed fee.
Safety switches should be regularly tested. The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) recommends testing every three months using the test button. If the safety switch does not cut the power to the connected circuit when tested, the tenant must immediately notify the emergency repair contact in their tenancy agreement.
Regular inspections of blinds and window coverings help prevent potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations for tenants’ well-being and ensures landlords and property managers meet their responsibilities.
Our technicians whilst onsite will ensure thorough assessments, strictly following Australian Standards and state-specific requirements.
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Pool compliance is essential in Queensland to prevent drowning incidents, and ensure pool areas are safe.
Meeting legislative requirements for fencing, gates, and safety measures helps reduce risks and avoid penalties. Compliance not only fulfills legal obligations but also provides peace of mind for homeowners and the community.
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Update
Pool laws have come into effect for new tenancies (must including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023 and for all remaining tenancies from 1 September 2024.
Tenants, residents, and property managers/owners must ensure that pools in rental properties are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act), property owners must ensure their property does not breach any health and safety laws, including pool safety regulations. Tenants/residents are responsible for keeping pools secure, reporting any issues to the property manager/owner in a timely manner, and following any special terms outlined in their tenancy agreement.
Pool Safety Certificates
Pool owners are required to obtain a pool safety certificate from a licensed pool safety inspector. A copy of this certificate should be provided as part of the tenancy agreement.
To be issued a certificate, the property must meet the strict safety standards set by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). These standards are designed to prevent unsupervised access by children and include regulations around fence height and strength, gate and latch mechanisms, and appropriate signage.
Failure to obtain a valid pool safety certificate may be considered a breach of the property owner’s legal obligation to comply with relevant health and safety legislation..
