New smoke alarm legislation means all homes must install interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways, and on every level by 2027.

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The Queensland smoke alarm legislation came into effect from January 1, 2017 following a coronial inquest into the fatal 2011 Slacks Creek house fire.

• From January 1, 2017, all new builds must meet the requirements.

• From January 1, 2022, all dwellings sold or leased and Government-owned housing must comply

• By January 1, 2027, all domestic dwellings must comply, which includes homeowners.

Photoelectric smoke alarms respond to a wide range of fires but are particularly responsive to smouldering fires and dense smoke, the most common type of household fire.

Having interconnected alarms means when one alarm is activated, all alarms will sound. 

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Regardless of legislation, it makes sense to give your family that extra possibility of surviving a tragic event.