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  As the Queensland festive season approaches, warm temperatures, holiday decorations and the joy of gatherings fill the air. However, amidst the celebrations, it's crucial to prioritize Christmas fire safety to safeguard our homes and loved ones. Here are some essential tips to ensure a safe and merry Christmas in Queensland this year! Mindful Tree Placement: Choose a fresh, green Christmas tree and keep it well-hydrated. Position it away from any potential heat sources. A dry tree can quickly become a fire hazard, so water it regularly and dispose of it promptly after the holidays. Lights Check: Inspect all Christmas lights before decorating. Discard any frayed or damaged cords and replace burnt-out bulbs promptly. Opt for LED lights, which emit less heat than traditional incandescent lights, reducing the risk of fire. Be wary of non-compliant cheap imports and ensure your lights are Australian Standard certified and have the appropriate electrical safety regulatory compliance

  Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms are unsung heroes in our Queensland homes, quietly standing guard to protect us from potential disasters. We often take them for granted, assuming they'll function when needed. But, do you know the secrets behind these life-saving devices that are safeguarding our homes and loved ones? Early Detection Matters: Smoke alarms are designed to detect smoke particles in the air, but did you know they can identify a problem long before you can? When you are fast asleep the human body loses its sense of smell - including the ability to smell smoke. Photoelectric smoke alarms can sense the earliest traces of slow smouldering smoke (typical of most house fires), giving you valuable seconds to respond to a potential fire threat. Testing is Essential: Regularly testing your smoke alarms is crucial. Our smoke alarms have an integrated test button, which, when pressed, will sound the alarm briefly to ensure it's functioning correctly. This simpl

G'day, fellow Queenslanders! If you thought the start of the year meant just New Year's resolutions and summer barbies, think again. Brace yourselves for a sizzling hot topic that's about to spark some change – your home's smoke alarms! Yep, you read that right. Starting very soon on 1 January 2027, new smoke alarm laws for all QLD homeowners and occupiers are getting a makeover that's bound to keep you on your toes. Fire Safety 2.0: What's Cooking? You might be wondering why the fuss about QLD smoke alarms , right? Well, these aren't your grandma's old smoke alarms we're talking about. The Queensland Government is turning up the heat on fire safety, and the continued roll-out of these new laws, now extending to all QLD home owners and occupiers, are designed to make your home a fortress against flames. First things first, say goodbye to those old ionisation alarms and 9V replaceable battery-operated alarms that beeped at the most inconvenient times

Fire is a devastating force that can destroy homes and take lives in the blink of an eye. Every year in Australia, there are dozens of house fires, resulting in many fatalities and injuries. Smoke alarms are one of the most effective tools in preventing fire-related deaths and injuries. Queensland has recently implemented new interconnected smoke alarm legislation to ensure every home is equipped with the best technology to detect and respond to fires. In this article, we will explore what interconnected smoke alarms are and why they are so important. What are Interconnected Smoke Alarms? Interconnected smoke alarms are smoke alarms that are linked together in a network. When one alarm is triggered, all other alarms in the network also sound an alarm, giving residents an early warning and valuable time to evacuate the home. This is particularly important when a fire starts in an area of the house that is not close to the occupants, such as in a garage or on another floor of the dwelli

  Fire safety is crucial in a campervan as most usually have only one escape route in the event of a fire. Modern vans and motorhomes are made of highly combustible materials meaning you may have only a few seconds to escape a van which catches alight. Fires may grow rapidly, therefore receiving a warning from a photoelectric smoke detector may mean the difference between life and death. Don't risk it! How many smoke detectors are required and where should do they go? It is recommended that you have at least one working photoelectric smoke alarm inside the van where the bed is, and one also in the annex if you sleep there – the image below provides a handy visual guide. As per the Australian Standard, the smoke alarm(s) should also have an integrated ‘hush’ button which allows it to be temporarily silenced, should the alarm be activated due to cooking smoke etc. where to install smoke alarms in your campervan Am I required by law to install a smoke alarm in my campervan? Each Aust

  Ensuring the workplace is appropriately protected against any potential fire hazard is one of the most important steps an employer can take when operating a small to medium size business in QLD. Keeping employees and physical business assets safe from potential fire damage requires an effective fire safety plan and interconnected smoke alarm products, as the first line of defence.   Do you have fire hazards in your workplace? As a business operator it is best practice to identify fire safety hazards in the workplace, and to eliminate their potential to cause a fire. Below are some fire safety hazards which should be considered during the risk management process. Do you have these fire hazards in your workplace?   -         Combustible liquids — Unless stored correctly, combustible and/or highly flammable liquids, could pose threat of fire or explosions. Ensure proper hazardous goods storage is available. -         Electrical equipment — Some of the most common fire hazards are due to

How to install our smoke alarms onto your ceiling! Ever wondered how to physically attach our photoelectric smoke alarms to your ceiling? This short video will show you how!  Prior to undertaking any home maintenance tasks ensure you have basic personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses when using a drill. If using a ladder to reach the ceiling it is always a good idea to have someone supporting the ladder whilst you are standing on it. Checklist of what's needed: - Pencil - Hammer - Screws and anchor plugs (included with our smoke alarms) - Drill with 5mm bit - Smoke alarm and its mounting bracket STEP 1: Gently twist the mounting bracket to remove it from the rear of the smoke detector. STEP 2: Locate the mounting bracket in your chosen position on the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the location of the two mounting bracket slots on the ceiling. Note that there are specific prescriptive requirements for Queensland smoke alarms , dictating where they should and sho

  Did you know that the NSW Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Fire Safety Standard places specific obligations for fire safety on the owners / providers of short term rental accommodation in NSW? The objective of this Standard is to provide for the safety of users of short term rental accommodation, who may be less familiar with the dwelling. Examples of short term rental accommodation include when you rent out your property privately, use an agent, or electronically via Airbnb, booking.com, Stayz or any other similar short term rental accommodation platform. Section 4.1 of the NSW Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Fire Safety Standard calls out requirements for interconnected smoke alarms and heat alarms (also called heat detectors) within the short term rental accommodation dwelling. The standard states that interconnected smoke alarms complying with Australian Standard 3786 (AS 3786) must be installed on or near the ceiling in every corridor or hallway associated with a