Photoelectric. Interconnected. In every bedroom, hallway and level. We install smoke alarms that meet current Queensland legislation — the way the law actually requires.
Ultralec is the local specialist for QLD-compliant smoke alarm installation across Pomona, Cooroy, Cooran, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin, Eumundi, Gympie and the wider Sunshine Coast. Whether you're a homeowner wanting peace of mind, a landlord needing rental compliance, or a seller preparing your property for settlement, we install smoke alarm systems that actually meet current legislation — not the old-style single-alarm setups from 20 years ago.
Queensland has some of the strictest smoke alarm laws in Australia. All homes (owner-occupied and rentals) are subject to staged compliance requirements under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, with full compliance required for new builds and substantially renovated homes now, and for rentals and transferred properties on specific timelines. The requirements are serious — and non-compliance can affect your insurance cover and, for rentals, your ability to lease the property.
The current legislation requires smoke alarms that are:
We install quality-brand, photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms that meet AS 3786:2014 and current QLD requirements. For most homes we recommend 240V mains-powered alarms with battery backup (they last longer, are more reliable, and interconnect via hard-wire); for homes where running new cable is impractical, we can use RF-interconnected 10-year sealed-battery alarms.
Every installation includes:
Rental properties across Queensland now need to meet the full smoke alarm standard at lease renewal or new tenancy — this affects thousands of properties on the Sunshine Coast, in Noosa's holiday rental market, and across the hinterland. Non-compliance at inspection time means a rapid, expensive catch-up and delays leasing your property.
We work with landlords and property managers across the region to bring rental properties up to full compliance — efficiently, with proper documentation, and without drama. If you manage multiple properties, we can schedule them together to reduce call-out costs.
Selling a home in Queensland? Under current legislation, your property needs to meet the new smoke alarm standard at transfer of ownership (in most cases). Addressing this before you go to market avoids last-minute panic and protects the sale. We do pre-sale compliance installs across Pomona, Cooroy, Noosa and Gympie regularly.
Even if you're not selling or renting, upgrading to full compliance early is smart. Interconnected alarms give you significantly more warning time during a fire — which is the entire point. Photoelectric alarms are far better at detecting smouldering fires (the kind that typically kill people in their sleep) than the old ionisation alarms. It's one of the highest-value safety upgrades you can do to a home.
Disclaimer: This page summarises current Queensland smoke alarm legislation at a high level. For the complete, up-to-date legal requirements, refer to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services guidance. If you're a landlord or selling a property, we recommend confirming specific compliance dates and requirements with your property manager or solicitor.
Call Alex on 0431 714 922 or request a free quote online. Servicing Pomona, Cooroy, Noosa, Tewantin, Gympie and the whole Sunshine Coast.
Get a Free QuoteIf they're ionisation (not photoelectric), not interconnected, more than 10 years old, or missing from any bedroom/hallway — no. We can do a free assessment as part of a quote.
It depends on the layout — every bedroom, every hallway serving bedrooms, every level, plus common living areas in some cases. A typical 3-bedroom home needs 4–6 interconnected alarms.
Most residential installs are completed in 2–4 hours depending on home size and whether we're running new cable or using RF-interconnected battery alarms.
Yes — we provide documentation confirming the installation meets current QLD legislation and AS 3786:2014. Useful for insurance, sales contracts and rental compliance.