Executive summary: This original Wanlin Fire editorial guide explains the verified source for Australia — South Australia. It is not copied source text and is not legal advice. The linked publication remains authoritative.
What does the source establish?
- All South Australian homes must have working smoke alarms.
- Property purchase and construction dates determine whether replaceable battery, sealed ten-year battery or 240-volt mains-powered alarms are permitted.
- New dwellings, additions and extensions must interconnect required alarms.
What should a buyer, designer or integrator verify?
- Establish construction, approval, ownership-transfer and renovation dates before product selection.
- Verify AS 3786 compliance, permitted power source, backup and interconnection.
- Document property-owner or landlord responsibility, placement and ongoing testing.
Official source and evidence boundary
Jurisdiction: State residential smoke-alarm requirements
Issuing body: Government of South Australia
Official source: Read the current official publication
Reviewed by: Wanlin Fire Technical Team
Codes and enforcement change. Confirm the current code edition, building use, municipal requirements and authority interpretation before approval or installation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rule valid across the whole country?
No. The province or state boundary shown above is essential, and municipal or project rules may be stricter.
What product evidence is needed?
Verify exact-model certification, power, interconnection, acoustic and accessible alerting, installation documentation and traceability.
What should be retained in the project file?
Retain the code basis, product certificate, datasheet, layout, commissioning evidence and maintenance allocation.
Product-selection record
Record destination, jurisdiction, building type, dates affecting compliance, detector technology, power, interconnection, applicable standards and maintenance plan.