Executive summary: This page explains current fire and smoke-alarm information published by Queensland Fire Department. It is an independent Wanlin Fire editorial summary for product selection and project research; the linked official source remains authoritative.
What does the official guidance say?
- Queensland requires compliant photoelectric smoke alarms that do not contain an ionisation sensor.
- Required alarms must be interconnected so activation of one alarm causes all required alarms in the dwelling to sound.
- The official guidance identifies AS 3786-2014 and requires installation in bedrooms, connecting hallways and on each storey as applicable.
- The staged programme reaches remaining existing private homes, townhouses, units and manufactured homes on 1 January 2027.
What should buyers and project teams verify?
- Check that the exact product model is marked to the Australian standard edition accepted for the installation.
- Specify whether the project requires hard-wired alarms installed by a licensed electrician or eligible ten-year non-removable battery alarms.
- Document interconnection range, supervision, low-battery behaviour, test function and the installation layout.
Official source and evidence boundary
Issuing body: Queensland Fire Department
Official source: Read the current government guidance
Editorial review: Wanlin Fire Technical Team
This summary does not replace legislation, a building code, a fire engineer, an authority having jurisdiction, product certification or project approval. Requirements can vary by building type, state, province, territory and installation date. Verify the current official text before specifying, importing or installing equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What sensing technology does Queensland require?
The Queensland guidance requires photoelectric alarms and excludes alarms containing an ionisation sensor for the prescribed installations.
Must all alarms sound together?
Yes. Required smoke alarms must be interconnected so that activation of one causes the others to sound.
What is the key deadline for remaining existing homes?
The official staged programme identifies 1 January 2027 for remaining existing private homes and related dwellings.
How Wanlin Fire uses this information
Wanlin Fire uses official requirements to identify the questions that an importer, distributor or integrator should put into a written specification: detector technology, applicable standard, power source, interconnection, alarm indication, siting, maintenance, marking and evidence. Product availability does not by itself establish legal compliance in a destination market.