Who is responsible for smoke alarms in a Queensland rental?
Who tests, cleans and maintains rental smoke alarms in Queensland? Understand landlord and tenant duties, lease renewals and paid service certificates.
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Fire & electrical
questions, answered.
Practical guides for Queensland homeowners, businesses and property managers. Know what to look for, what to ask and when to bring in a professional.
Electrical questions
For homes, rentals and workplaces.
Can I replace a power point, light switch or ceiling fan myself?
Queensland's rules for DIY power points, light switches, fans and light fittings. Learn what needs a licensed electrician and how to check their licence.
Read the guideDo workplace appliances need testing and tagging every year?
There is no single annual test-and-tag rule for Queensland workplaces. Understand work categories, safety switches and why the equipment's use matters.
Read the guideWho should I call when the power goes out in Townsville?
Find the right contact for a Townsville power outage: Ergon's outage line, urgent electrical hazards and when to arrange an electrician for your property.
Read the guideWhat are Queensland’s smoke alarm requirements for 2027?
Understand Queensland’s 1 January 2027 smoke alarm deadline, the rules already applying to rentals and sales, and how to plan your Townsville home’s upgrade.
Read the guideWhy does my safety switch keep tripping?
Learn what a tripping safety switch can mean, the limited checks you can safely make, and when to call a licensed Townsville electrician.
Read the guideCommercial fire safety
Understand servicing, site records and the next steps for your building.
Does a fire-service report replace the annual occupier statement?
Understand Queensland annual occupier statements: how they differ from service reports, who signs, when they are due and which records support them.
Read the guideHow often must Queensland businesses practise a fire evacuation?
Understand Queensland's annual evacuation-practice requirement, why a drill is different from staff instruction and the records your building needs.
Read the guideHow often should fire extinguishers be serviced in Queensland?
A Queensland business guide to extinguisher servicing intervals, maintenance records, five-year tasks and what to report between service visits.
Read the guideHow often should emergency and exit lighting be tested?
A Queensland property manager’s guide to emergency and exit lighting inspections, backup testing, service records and arranging repairs in Townsville.
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