In Queensland, smoke alarms must meet the following requirements:
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric.
- Alarms must be interconnected, when one alarm goes off, they all should giving everyone in the dwelling plenty of time to react.
- The alarm must be hard wired or contain a non removable 10 year lithium battery, a combination of both may be allowed.
- Smoke alarms must not also contain an ionisation sensor.
- Comply with Australian Standard AS3786:2014.
- Be less than 10 years old, Wired or wireless require replacement 10 years from, the manufactures date (displayed on alarm).