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It depends on the state. In QLD these won't be legal after 2027 I believe. All states have slightly different rules regarding smoke alarm installation and operation requirements. Check your particular state.
And any type of smoke alarm is better than none at all.
The sticker on them is for this Aussie company:
http://www.firebox.net.au/smoke-alarm-and-accessories/9V-Pho…
They seem to have been around for 16 years, they appear legit…
The odd thing is they don't mention the new laws that come into effect next month:
http://www.firebox.net.au/Queensland-Smoke-Alarm-Guidelines
New QLD laws:
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms/proper…
The fact these Smoke alarms have a removable battery makes it appear they may not meet the new QLD laws that come into effect on the 1st Jan 2022… (For dwellings being sold, leased or an existing lease renewed)
Edit: not legal for rentals in Tassie either:
http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/userfiles/alarm/190261%20TFS%20Ho…
Just take them out before you sell/rent, they still detect smoke and will help you not die in a fire.
I agree.. but people need to be informed and aware of the current regs… Like, if you plan to sell your house in the next couple of years these wouldn't be a good buy…
@FLICKIT: Absolutely, I wasn't aware of the new regs! They seem a really good idea too, about time.
Do we have a state/territory breakdown of the laws?
Or just pay a little more for the modern lithium powered ones and not worry about replacing the battery for the 10 year life.
False economy to get the 9v battery ones especially in a rental.
Just take them out before you sell/rent…
Those State regulations require smoke detectors to be fitted to be able to sell/rent.
They don’t seem to be the kind that can be interconnected either, so probably no good from 1st of Jan 2022 in QLD.
Check your state's emergency services site for advice on smoke detectors and new upcoming laws in some states.
QLD - https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms
NSW - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=80
ACT - https://esa.act.gov.au/be-emergency-ready/smoke-alarms
SA - https://www.mfs.sa.gov.au/community-safety/home-fire-and-lif…
VIC - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/sm…
NT - https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/fire-safety-at-…
WA - https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/site/fire-in-the-home/smoke-alarm…
TAS - http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colSmokeAlarm
Generally speaking, the best option is to go with hardwired, interconnected photoelectric detectors with a 10 year lithium battery backup.
I currently have old hard-wired ionisation detectors that I'm currently looking to replace. Red Smoke Alarms seem to have a decent reputation from what I can tell (not in any way affiliated, just been doing tons of comparing last few days trying to work out what to do!).
Aren’t these the ones that no longer meet regulations and must be replaced?