Deadline: 1 January 2027
Queensland’s final smoke alarm deadline is 1 January 2027.
Every existing home, townhouse and unit needs interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. We replace the old ones, link them together and certify the electrical work, all in a single visit.
Hardwired alarms are licensed electrical work, so it has to be a licensed electrician
Certificate of Testing and Compliance for the electrical work, issued on completion
Fixed price quoted before we start, no hourly surprises
Portfolio pricing and one consolidated invoice for agencies
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What the law says
Four things make an alarm compliant
These are the requirements set by the Queensland Fire Department. Every existing home, townhouse, unit and manufactured home has to meet them by 1 January 2027.
Photoelectric, to AS 3786-2014
The standard is printed on the body of the alarm. Ionisation sensors are not allowed, and you may need to unclip the alarm to read the marking.
Interconnected, every one
When one alarm detects smoke, every alarm in the home sounds. This is the change that catches most houses out.
Bedrooms, hallways, every storey
In every bedroom, in the hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every level, including levels without bedrooms.
Hardwired, or a sealed 10-year battery
Mains-powered alarms must be replaced by a licensed electrician. Battery alarms must have a non-removable 10-year battery. Any alarm over 10 years old, or that fails a test, has to go.
Who can do this work
This is licensed electrical work
Most Queensland homes have mains-powered smoke alarms, and anything wired to the mains has to be installed and certified by a licensed electrician.
Why it has to be an electrician
Mains-powered alarms are licensed work
Most Queensland homes built after July 1997 already have mains-powered alarms. Replacing or altering anything connected to the mains is licensed electrical work under Queensland electrical safety law, so it is not a job for a handyman or a general trade.
Licensed electricians only: unlicensed electrical work is an offence in Queensland
A mixed home still counts, since one mains-powered alarm makes the whole job licensed
Only a licensed electrician can certify the install as compliant
What you get with us
Compliant and certified in one visit
We supply and install hardwired photoelectric alarms, interconnect them across the home, test every one, and hand over the compliance paperwork before we leave.
Hardwired photoelectric alarms, interconnected across the home
Certificate of testing and compliance issued when we finish
While we are in the switchboard we check your safety switches
Owner-occupied homes, rentals and whole portfolios
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What people say
Great pricing, honest and reliable service. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing electrical work done properly and hassle free. Thanks again Team.
Tristian Mitchell-Smith
Kobe and his team are very professional and take the time to understand exactly what you want and execute to the best standards. From 12volt electrical to a complete brand new workshop fit out they have done it all for me! Highly recommend
Devon Benadie
Kobe and the team display an exceptional amount of attention to detail and customer service in every job they complete. I would highly recommend Overpowered Electrics to anyone needing any electrical works.
Keaton Graham
The boys at Overpowered were awesome. On time, diligent, easy to talk to, and worked in well with other tradesmen. Highly recommend them.
Robert Waters
Kobe was a great help, amazing setup and really helpful. Need a lot more businesses like them.
Rory Impellizzeri
Friendly, professional service. Would highly recommend!
Bev Mcguinness
Questions
Before you book
Not sure how many alarms your home needs? Call 0481 821 023 and we will tell you straight.
What does it cost?
Pricing is a fixed price per alarm installed, quoted up front once we know the bedroom and storey count, with the compliance certificate included. Send the form and we will text you the number.
Do I get a compliance certificate?
For the hardwired work, yes. A licensed electrician issues a Certificate of Testing and Compliance covering the electrical work. Queensland does not require a separate smoke alarm compliance certificate and nothing is lodged with the fire department, but we give you a written record of the alarm model, locations and install date, which is what agents and buyers usually ask for.
I am selling. Is this the same thing?
Properties being sold, leased, re-leased or renewed have had to meet the interconnected photoelectric standard since 1 January 2022, so the work is the same. Every lease renewal creates a fresh obligation on the lessor, so it is not a one-off.
What if some alarms are fine already?
Alarms have a 10-year life from the date printed on them. In practice they also have to interconnect with each other, and that usually only works within one brand, so a mixed set normally has to be replaced together. We tell you either way on the quote.
How many alarms will my home need?
One in each bedroom, one in each hallway connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home, and at least one on each additional storey. A typical three-bedroom single-storey home needs four.
Get it sorted before January
Tell us the suburb, the bedrooms and the storeys. We will send a fixed price back the same day.
Get your fixed price
Tell us about the property and we will text you a price. No obligation.
We will call or text within business hours.