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Smoke Alarms: What you need to know
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In most states across Australia, smoke alarms complying with Australian Standards must be fitted in all rental properties and in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. |
What’s the law in NSW on smoke alarms in rental properties?Under Division 7A of Part 9 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, smoke alarms must be installed in all buildings in NSW where people sleep. The smoke alarms must meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS 3786, Smoke Alarms. These provisions came into effect on 1 May 2006. The EPA Regulation requires that smoke alarms: • comply with Australian Standard AS 3786; and • be installed on or near the ceiling in the following areas: - in any storey containing bedrooms: in every corridor or hallway associated with a bedroom or, if there is no corridor or hallway, between the part of the home containing the bedroom and rest of the dwelling; and - in any storey not containing bedrooms. - Additionally, the Building Code of Australia requires smoke alarms to be installed in egress paths in any storey not containing bedrooms and that, where there is more than one alarm installed in a home, they should be interconnected. |
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Landlords
What are the landlord’s responsibilities?
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Tenants
What are the tenant’s responsibilities?
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References:Article by C. Bailey, 12 Sept 2019 in realestate.com.au Article by NSW Fire and Rescue Real Estate Institute of NSW: Smoke Alarms Report |