Landlord FAQ
Smoke Alarm Compliance
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Have questions about your legal responsibilities, installation process, or pricing as a landlord? You’re not alone. Below are the most common questions we receive from investment property owners.
FAQ’s
We want to help you by giving frequently asked questions
- Legal Compliance
- Installation & Certification
- Pricing & Multi-Property support
- Booking & Getting Started
As of 1 January 2022, all rental properties in Queensland must have:
- Photoelectric smoke alarms
- Alarms that are interconnected
- Alarms installed in every bedroom, hallways outside bedrooms, and on every level
- Alarms compliant with AS3786:2014
This must be in place before a new lease or lease renewal.
Yes. Whether the property is a house, townhouse, apartment, or studio — it must meet the same installation and alarm requirements.
Photoelectric alarms detect smoke from smouldering fires and are legally required. Ionisation alarms are outdated and no longer compliant under Queensland legislation.
No — if your property is tenanted, we can coordinate directly with the tenant. If you’re self-managing and prefer to be on site, we’ll arrange a suitable time with you.
Most properties are completed in under 2 hours, depending on the number of alarms required and layout.
Yes. Every job comes with a Certificate of Compliance sent digitally. You can also request an optional Photographic Compliance Certificate for $139, which includes detailed position photos and expiry dates — ideal for pre-sale verification.
All alarms come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty, and all installations are completed by fully licensed professionals.
Pricing is based on the number of bedrooms/enclosed studies. For example:
- 3-bedroom house: $398
- 5-bedroom townhouse: $549
Upfront payment is required for fixed-rate pricing.
Yes. We offer bulk compliance solutions for landlords with 3 or more properties. This includes volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and compliance tracking.
request a POrtfolio quoteIf we’re engaged by your property manager, we’ll coordinate directly with them for both booking and invoicing — you don’t need to do a thing.
You have three options:
- Ask your Property Manager to use PCA as your preferred provider
- Book directly with us if you self-manage
We offer inspections, upgrades, and certification. If you’re unsure, start with a quick quote or book a compliance check.