The Importance Of Rental Property Compliance
The most efficient way to warn individuals about fires in their homes is to have functional smoke alarms. Unattended cooking, malfunctioning appliances, unsupervised children and even holiday decorations can all be the root of a disaster. Continue reading to find out more about rental property compliance.
Smoke Detectors
- Smoke alarms must be inspected annually, replaced within ten years of manufacture (or sooner if specified), and the batteries must be fitted or changed annually in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This responsibility falls on landlords and agents.
- Smoke alarms must be urgently repaired (including battery replacement) within two business days of the renter notifying the landlord or agent of a problem.
- If a smoke alarm malfunctions or needs to have its batteries changed, tenants are required to tell their landlord or agent.
- If the agent or landlord fails to make arrangements to fix the alarm within two business days, tenants may be permitted to change the batteries in the alarms or hire a certified electrician to do it. Complex rules apply to both strata-titled and non-strata-titled properties.
- Smoke alarm inspections require only a two-business-day notice from landlords and agents, and replacement or repair work only requires a one-hour notice.
- Batteries and smoke alarms must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the individual brand and model of alarm.
Immediate Reporting
We recognise that, as an agent or landlord, you value simple and practical answers to your property management needs. In light of this, Pacific Smoke Alarms developed its web-based e-Reporting system in collaboration with property managers.
Before we leave, an in-depth e-Report can be sent to the owner and/or agent upon completion of any maintenance or replacement work on your property. It can be used further for billing, issuing compliance statements and reminding you of upcoming service requirements.
Smoke Alarms
According to research, removing or letting batteries run flat is the main cause of smoke alarms not working when they should. (QFRS) Three important pieces of legislation—the Building Code of Australia, the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act and the Fire and Rescue Services Act—are in charge of overseeing the installation and routine maintenance of smoke alarms in rental houses. Residential fires claim the lives of hundreds of people every year. Smoke inhalation causes the majority of these fatalities (QFRS). Smoke alarms are early warning systems that protect people and property. Only functional smoke alarms can save lives and protect your property; thus, they must be periodically maintained, cleaned and tested.
Get in touch with us to learn how Pacific Smoke Alarms’ e-Reporting technology can simplify your rental property compliance needs.