Is your home ready for the 1 January 2027 smoke alarm deadline?
Every Queensland home must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and storey by 1 January 2027. Take the free check, then get quotes from licensed local electricians.
- Find out in one minute if your home complies
- A free quote from a licensed local electrician
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland
Free 1-minute smoke alarm checklist
Answer 6 quick questions to see what your home may need. It's a guide, not an inspection.
What the new rules mean for your home
The rules come from the Queensland Fire Department. Here's the short version.
Photoelectric alarms
Every alarm must be photoelectric and meet Australian Standard AS 3786-2014. Older ionisation alarms don't count.
All interconnected
When one alarm sounds, every alarm in the home must sound, either wired together or wirelessly linked.
In the right places
In every bedroom, in hallways outside bedrooms, and on every storey. Mains-powered or with a 10-year sealed battery.
Get free quotes from licensed electricians in your area
Tell us a little about your home. A licensed local electrician will contact you with a fixed quote to supply and install compliant, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms.
- Licensed Queensland electricians only
- Free quotes, no obligation
- Your details only go to electricians who cover your area
- Most people hear back within one business day
Areas we cover
Licensed electricians across South East Queensland and Toowoomba.
Common questions
What exactly does the law require?
Every Queensland home needs photoelectric smoke alarms (Australian Standard AS 3786-2014) that are interconnected, so when one sounds they all sound. They must be in every bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every storey. Alarms must be hardwired to mains power or have a 10-year non-removable battery, and any alarm over 10 years old must be replaced.
When is the deadline?
Rental homes and homes being sold already have to comply. All other homes, including owner-occupied houses, townhouses and units, must comply by 1 January 2027.
Do I need an electrician?
If your current alarms are hardwired (240-volt), they must be replaced with hardwired alarms, and that work must be done by a licensed electrician. If your home only has battery alarms, you can replace them with interconnected alarms that have a 10-year non-removable battery, which you can install yourself. Many people still choose an electrician to make sure placement and interconnection are right.
How much does it cost?
As a rough guide, supplied and installed alarms cost about A$100 to A$250 each, so a typical 3 to 4 bedroom home might pay around A$400 to A$1,000. Your electrician will give you an exact quote.
Who will contact me?
One licensed electrician who covers your area. We share your request only with them, and only because you ask us to. If they can't help, tell us and we'll find another. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.
Is this a government service?
No. AlarmReady QLD is an independent service that connects homeowners with licensed local electricians. For official information, see the Queensland Fire Department website.
I rent. What should I do?
Your landlord is responsible for installing compliant alarms, and they must test them before each new tenancy. If you're unsure, ask your property manager or landlord. Tenants should test alarms at least every 12 months.