Smoke Alarm Installations in Brisbane, Gold Coast and The Sunshine Coast

RTL Trades smoke alarm installation team installs both 240 volt and Lithium Ion battery powered, interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarms for South East Queensland properties. In line with new legislative requirements and Australian Standard 3786-2014. Our Team of Electricians also carry out annual testing of smoke alarms.

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RTL Trades smoke alarm installation team are prepared for the 10 year photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm rollout across Brisbane and South East Queensland.  

Get your property fire safe with RTL’s photoelectric smoke alarm installation experts. New Queensland Legislation as set out in the Fire and Emergency Service (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 and the Building Fire Safety (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016, requires Queensland landlords to take greater responsibility and to ensure that they provide a higher level of safety in rented properties.

From 1st January 2022 – For dwellings being sold, leased, or where an existing lease is renewed, or for new or substantially renovated dwellings the following applies:
Guidelines for Property Managers and Owners of Rental Properties.

You are required by law to install and maintain smoke alarms in your rental property. The current requirements stipulated by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 states that every smoke alarm in a Queensland rental property requires ongoing maintenance.

What is a Photoelectric Smoke Alarm?

Photoelectric smoke alarms have the capability to detect visible particles of combustion. These types of smoke alarms are generally more effective. They respond quicker to smouldering fires and the dense smoke given off by foam filled furnishings or overheated PVC wiring. Photoelectric smoke alarms are also less likely to false alarm, particularly if located near a kitchen or bathroom.

Why do Smoke Alarms Need to be Interconnected?

When one interconnected smoke alarm is activated, all interconnected smoke alarms are activated. This early warning increases the time occupants have to escape. The connecting of smoke alarms can be done wirelessly or hardwired.

Power Supply Options for Smoke Alarms – Battery or Hardwired?

Hardwired smoke alarms are connected to a home’s mains power supply, with a battery back-up. These are more reliable in the longer term and if the AC power fails in the night – the battery back-up is there.

9-volt removable batteries are legal until:

  • 1st January 2022 for rental properties and dwellings being sold
  • 1st January 2027 for owner-occupied residencies (unless the initial building approval required otherwise).

All replacement smoke alarms must comply with AS 3786-2014.

When do you need to comply by?

  • 1st January 2017: in new dwellings and substantially renovated dwellings
  • 1st January 2022: in domestic dwellings leased and sold
  • 1st January 2027: in all other domestic dwellings

Smoke Alarm Testing

  1. RTL Trades Electricians take note of the location of the smoke alarms and make a note if any further smoke alarms are required to be installed
  2. The smoke alarms are cleaned by vacuuming the outside of the alarms
  3. The back-up batteries (if installed) are replaced
  4. Any smoke alarms that we test that do not operate we will replaced immediately.
  5. Any smoke alarms which are dated 10 years after the date of manufacture, will be replaced with a smoke alarm to meet Australian Standard AS 3786-2014.

What is a Photoelectric Smoke Alarm?

Photoelectric smoke alarms have the capability to detect visible particles of combustion. These types of smoke alarms are generally more effective. They respond quicker to smouldering fires and the dense smoke given off by foam filled furnishings or overheated PVC wiring. Photoelectric smoke alarms are also less likely to false alarm, particularly if located near a kitchen or bathroom.

Why do Smoke Alarms Need to be Interconnected?

When one interconnected smoke alarm is activated, all interconnected smoke alarms are activated. This early warning increases the time occupants have to escape. The connecting of smoke alarms can be done wirelessly or hardwired.

Power Supply Options for Smoke Alarms – Battery or Hardwired?

Hardwired smoke alarms are connected to a home’s mains power supply, with a battery back-up. These are more reliable in the longer term and if the AC power fails in the night – the battery back-up is there.

9-volt removable batteries are legal until:

  • 1st January 2022 for rental properties and dwellings being sold
  • 1st January 2027 for owner-occupied residencies (unless the initial building approval required otherwise).

All replacement smoke alarms must comply with AS 3786-2014.

When do you need to comply by?

  • 1st January 2017: in new dwellings and substantially renovated dwellings
  • 1st January 2022: in domestic dwellings leased and sold
  • 1st January 2027: in all other domestic dwellings

Smoke Alarm Testing

  1. RTL Trades Electricians take note of the location of the smoke alarms and make a note if any further smoke alarms are required to be installed
  2. The smoke alarms are cleaned by vacuuming the outside of the alarms
  3. The back-up batteries (if installed) are replaced
  4. Any smoke alarms that we test that do not operate we will replaced immediately.
  5. Any smoke alarms which are dated 10 years after the date of manufacture, will be replaced with a smoke alarm to meet Australian Standard AS 3786-2014.

Get your home, apartment or investment property prepared for Queensland’s new photoelectric smoke alarm regulations which come into effect on 1 January 2022. RTL’s team of smoke and fire alarm experts service Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast

Photoelectric smoke alarm installation will be mandatory from 1 Jan 2022 so get prepared and have yours installed by a team of professionals anywhere in Brisbane. We stand-by our work and will have your property adhering to all upcoming regulations. Got a fire alarm related question? Call RTL’s team of fire alarm experts in your area on 1300 000 785 (RTL)

Get help when you need it most with our team of Emergency Electricians in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Electrical issues such as a broken Electrical hot water unit or a failed ceiling fan can strike at any time and we fully understand the concern that Electrical Issues can cause. When this happens, we are just a phone call away. Having an Electrical emergency? Call RTL’s Team of Licensed Electricians on 1300 000 785 (RTL)

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Pre-purchase Electrical Inspections are conducted by a qualified and experienced Electrician to provide you with detailed information on the condition of all electrical services.

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BRISBANE, GOLD COAST & SUNSHINE COAST SUBURBS SERVICED BY RTL PLUMBERS, ELECTRICIANS, HANDYMEN AND ROOFERS

At RTL, we pride ourselves on delivering old school customer service with new-school technologies and know-how. All our Electrical services are delivered at a fair price. We specialise in both residential and commercial electrical jobs and aim to carry out every job in a polite, professional way. If you feel that our Brisbane based Electricians or services have not adhered to these virtues, please contact us so we can take swift action to fix the issue. Having been in business for over 70 years, we understand that you should always put your customers first. We stand by our promise to be the best electricians in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and with your help, hope to gain many more happy customer for the next 70 years and beyond.

GOLD COAST SUBURBS

Advancetown, Alberton, Arundel, Ashmore, Austinville, Benowa, Biggera Waters, Bilinga, Bonogin, Broadbeach, Broadbeach Waters, Bundall, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Carrara, Cedar Creek (part), Clagiraba, Clear Island Waters, Coolangatta, Coombabah, Coomera, Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, Currumbin Waters, Elanora, Gaven, Gilberton, Gilston, Guanaba, Helensvale, Highland Park, Hollywell, Hope Island, Jacobs Well, Kingsholme, Labrador, Lower Beechmont, Luscombe, Main Beach, Maudsland, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters, Merrimac, Miami, Molendinar, Mount Nathan, Mudgeeraba, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Neranwood, Norwell, Numinbah Valley, Ormeau, Ormeau Hills, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Palm Beach, Paradise Point, Parkwood, Pimpama, Reedy Creek, Robina, Runaway Bay, South Stradbroke, Southport, Southern Moreton Bay Islands, Springbrook, Stapylton, Steiglitz, Surfers Paradise, Tallai, Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Valley, Tugun, Upper Coomera, Varsity Lakes, Willow Vale, Wongawallan, Woongoolba, Worongary, Yatala

SUNSHINE COAST SUBURBS

Alexandra Headland, Amamoor, Amamoor Creek, Anderleigh, Anduramba, Araluen, Aroona, Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Banks Pocket, Barker Creek Flat, Battery Hill, Beenaam Valley, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Bella Creek, Belli Park, Bells Bridge, Bells Creek, Bellthorpe, Biarra, Birtinya, Black Mountain, Bli Bli, Bokarina, Bollier, Booroobin, Boreen Point, Bridges, Brooklands, Brooloo, Buddina, Buderim, Bullcamp, Burnside, Calgoa, Calico Creek, Caloundra, Caloundra Bc, Caloundra Dc, Caloundra West, Cambroon, Canina, Carters Ridge, Castaways Beach, Cedar Pocket, Cedarton, Chatsworth, Chevallum, Coes Creek, Coles Creek, Commissioners Flat, Como, Conondale, Coochin Creek, Coolabine, Cooloolabin, Coolum Beach, Coondoo, Cooran, Cooroibah, Cooroy, Cooroy Mountain, Cootharaba, Corella, Cotton Tree, Crohamhurst, Crystal Waters, Curra, Curramore, Currimundi, D’Aguilar, D’Aguilar, Dagun, Delaneys Creek, Diamond Valley, Dicky Beach, Diddillibah, Doonan, Downsfield, Dulong, East Cooyar, East Deep Creek, East Nanango, Eerwah Vale, Elaman Creek, Elgin Vale, Emu Creek, Eudlo, Eumundi, Federal, Fishermans Pocket, Flaxton, Forest Glen, Gheerulla, Gilldora, Glan Devon, Glanmire, Glass House Mountains, Glastonbury, Glen Echo, Glenfern, Glenview, Glenwood, Golden Beach, Goomboorian, Greens Creek, Gunalda, Gympie, Gympie Dc, Harper Creek, Hazeldean, Highworth, Hunchy, Ilkley, Image Flat, Imbil, Jimna, Johnstown, Jones Gully, Jones Hill, Kandanga, Kandanga Creek, Kanigan, Kenilworth, Kia Ora, Kiamba, Kidaman Creek, Kiels Mountain, Kilcoy, Kin Kin, Kingaham, Kings Beach, Kulangoor, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Kunioon, Kureelpa, Kybong, Lagoon Pocket, Lake Borumba, Lake Macdonald, Landers Shoot, Landsborough, Langshaw, Little Mountain, Long Flat, Lower Wonga, Maidenwell, Maleny, Mapleton, Marcoola, Marcus Beach, Marodian, Maroochy River, Maroochydore, Maroochydore Bc, Maroochydore Dc, Marys Creek, Mcintosh Creek, Melawondi, Meridan Plains, Minyama, Miva, Moffat Beach, Monkland, Mons, Monsildale, Montville, Mooloo, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah, Mooloolah Valley, Mothar Mountain, Mount Archer, Mount Coolum, Mount Delaney, Mount Kilcoy, Mount Mellum, Mountain Camp, Mountain Creek, Moy Pocket, Mudjimba, Munna Creek, Nahrunda, Nambour, Nambour Bc, Nambour Dc, Nambour West, Nanango, Neerdie, Neurum, Neusa Vale, Ninderry, Noosa Heads, Noosa North Shore, Noosaville, Noosaville Bc, North Arm, North Deep Creek, North Maleny, North Shore, Nukinenda, Obi Obi, Pacific Paradise, Palmview, Palmwoods, Parklands, Parrearra, Paterson, Peachester, Pelican Waters, Peregian Beach, Peregian Beach South, Peregian Springs, Perwillowen, Pie Creek, Pierce Creek, Pimpimbudgee, Pinbarren, Point Arkwright, Pomona, Reesville, Ridgewood, Ringtail Creek, Rosemount, Ross Creek, Royston, Runnymede, Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek, Sandy Ridges, Scotchy Pocket, Scrubby Creek, Sexton, Sheep Station Creek, Shelly Beach, Sippy Downs, South East Nanango, South Nanango, Southside, St Mary, Stanmore, Stony Creek, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Sunshine Plaza, Tamaree, Tanawha, Tandur, Tarong, Tewantin, The Dawn, The Palms, Theebine, Tinbeerwah, Toolara Forest, Towen Mountain, Traveston, Tuchekoi, Twin Waters, Two Mile, Upper Glastonbury, Upper Kandanga, Valdora, Verrierdale, Veteran, Victory Heights, Villeneuve, Wallu, Warana, Wattle Camp, Wengenville, West Woombye, Weyba Downs, Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South, Wilsons Pocket, Winya, Witta, Wolvi, Woodford, Woolmar, Woolooga, Woombye, Woondum, Wootha, Wurtulla, Wyalla, Yandina, Yandina Creek, Yaroomba


    About Us

    Whether it’s a smoke alarm that doesn’t comply with upcoming Queensland regulations, a leaking pipe or a structural issue inside the home, you can never be prepared for every situation. That’s where RTL Trades can help. Our local smoke alarm installers know how to get your home compliant with upcoming regulations and our team of tradesman can fix almost any issue around the home. From minor carpentry work. To large scale jobs, we’ve seen it all and have a team that is continually up-skilled so they can tackle it all.

    The story of RTL is embedded in the Brisbane community. Our continuous growth is due to our teamwork, shared values and commitment. We take pride in everything we do. Since commencing operations in 1948, RTL was built on and is still based on the family values of trust and reliability. We continue to hold these virtues close and aim to put them into practice with every handyman job we carry out.

    The health and wellbeing of our team, clients and the general public is fundamental to how we do business. We value safety and always act with honesty and care. If you ever feel we have operated in discordance with these values, please contact us immediately so we can rectify the situation.

    Our primary focus is to provide an exceptional experience for every client with no less than five star customer service, quality and a commitment to ongoing excellence.

    We are competitive and transparent in our handyman service pricing without ever compromising quality. We strive to be leaders in the Brisbane industry, and continually look for ways to improve procedures, services and the end-result for every customer.

    About Us

    Whether it’s a smoke alarm that doesn’t comply with upcoming Queensland regulations, a leaking pipe or a structural issue inside the home, you can never be prepared for every situation. That’s where RTL Trades can help. Our local smoke alarm installers know how to get your home compliant with upcoming regulations and our team of tradesman can fix almost any issue around the home. From minor carpentry work. To large scale jobs, we’ve seen it all and have a team that is continually up-skilled so they can tackle it all.

    The story of RTL is embedded in the Brisbane community. Our continuous growth is due to our teamwork, shared values and commitment. We take pride in everything we do. Since commencing operations in 1948, RTL was built on and is still based on the family values of trust and reliability. We continue to hold these virtues close and aim to put them into practice with every handyman job we carry out.

    The health and wellbeing of our team, clients and the general public is fundamental to how we do business. We value safety and always act with honesty and care. If you ever feel we have operated in discordance with these values, please contact us immediately so we can rectify the situation.

    Our primary focus is to provide an exceptional experience for every client with no less than five star customer service, quality and a commitment to ongoing excellence.

    We are competitive and transparent in our handyman service pricing without ever compromising quality. We strive to be leaders in the Brisbane industry, and continually look for ways to improve procedures, services and the end-result for every customer.

    In our ongoing mission to be Brisbane and the Gold Coast’s leading electrical, plumbing, roofing and handyman business we promise to continually up-skill all electricians, plumbers, roofers and handymen. Doing so, we will equip them with the knowledge and confidence to complete every job in a market leading manner.

    Having been started as a small trades business by 3 friends over 70 years ago, we’ve continually evolved and adapted to market conditions and aligned our services with our customers needs. This is why we started offering Handyman services and why we will continue to evolve and add additional capabilities in the future. We still believe in putting our customers first. This is done by actively listening to their issue or idea and formulating an appropriate solution. Where possible we leverage the experience and knowledge-base of our wider team and take every care to deliver an end-result that is long-lasting, safe and reliable.

    If you have a job in the home, office, garden or workshop that requires a professional touch. Or you’re just not sure how to get started on your next project around the home. Get in contact with RTL Trades on 1300 000 785 and speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives. They are ready and willing to assist with every enquiry and arrange for a local handyman in your area to come out and assist you. We aim to keep our pricing as reasonable as possible and offer fee, fast quotes for every job.

    For more information on RTL Trades or to find out how we can be off assistance, get in contact today.