MYLO Safety · Queensland

Queensland smoke alarm compliance, simplified.

Whether you manage a rental property, own your home or are preparing to sell, MYLO can help you find the right smoke alarm service. Explore ongoing support for rentals, seller compliance options and upgrades for the 2027 requirements.

MYLO technician servicing a smoke alarm in a Queensland property

Queensland smoke alarms

Queensland smoke alarm requirements

Queensland’s interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm requirements have been introduced in stages.

Legislative timeline

From 1 Jan 2017

New or substantially renovated dwellings

From 1 Jan 2022

Dwellings sold or leased

By 1 Jan 2027

All remaining domestic dwellings

Key requirements

  • Install alarms on every storey and in every bedroom.
  • Install alarms in hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home. Where there is no hallway, place them in the connecting room; on a storey without bedrooms, place one on the path to the exit.
  • Use photoelectric alarms that comply with AS 3786-2014, are interconnected and are less than 10 years old.
  • Power alarms by mains electricity or a non-removable 10-year battery, as applicable.
  • For rentals, test and clean alarms within 30 days before a tenancy starts or renews, and replace flat or nearly flat batteries where applicable.

QLD rental properties

Ongoing smoke alarm support for Queensland rental properties

MYLO’s annual subscription helps property managers and landlords manage smoke alarm servicing, tenancy changes and reporting. Optional safety checks can be arranged during a property visit.

Annual smoke alarm coverage

Ultimate Smoke Alarm Subscription

Ongoing smoke alarm servicing for Queensland rental properties, with attendance at key tenancy stages and a compliance report after each inspection.

Per property, per year$129inc GST
Studio or one-bedroom property$99per property, per year · inc GST

Included

  • Attendance at lease renewal or tenancy change
  • Re-attendance for beeping or faulty alarms that require attention
  • Electronic entry notices on request
  • A compliance report after each inspection
  • 24/7 phone support for sounding smoke alarms outside business hours

Optional safety checks

Ask about adding these checks when MYLO attends the property.

Blind and curtain cord safety

Water meter readings

Safety switch testing

Smoke alarm compliance service

$99inc GST per alarm+ $189 inc GST attendance fee

Selling a Queensland property?

Meet smoke alarm requirements before settlement.

Queensland properties being sold must meet the interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm standard. MYLO’s one-off service can arrange the required alarm upgrades and provide a report once the work is complete.

How it works

From property enrolment to compliance report

Choose the service your property needs, and MYLO will coordinate the visit and report the outcome.

Choose your service

Select the rental subscription, seller compliance service or 2027 alarm upgrade that applies to your property.

MYLO arranges attendance

We confirm the details and coordinate the inspection, service or installation.

Receive a clear outcome

Once the work is complete, you receive a report and any recommended next steps.

FAQ

Queensland smoke alarm compliance, answered.

The essentials, without making you hunt through a wall of fine print.

Queensland rental properties must meet the interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm requirements. The landlord is responsible for installing compliant alarms.

MYLO Safety · Queensland

Rental property or property sale - we’ll point you to the right service.

Tell us what the property is being used for and whether you need ongoing coverage, additional checks or a one-off seller upgrade.