For: Landlords
When it comes to smoke alarm compliance, legislation can get a little confusing. Let us help make things a little clearer. Here is some information for landlords
Following the death of a 55 year old man in a rental house fire, Deputy State Coroner issued a harsh reminder to all Landlords. The annual smoke alarm compliance service, maintenance & testing in all residential rental & holiday accommodation properties is the sole responsibility of the property owner
Residential Tenancies Regulation 2010, Residential Tenancy Agreement, Smoke Alarms, Clause 38
Smoke Alarm Annual Compliance Testing, Service & Maintenance
Landlords – It’s the LAW & it’s YOUR responsibility.
The Legislative Standards require Landlords of all residential tenancy & holiday rental accommodation properties ensure an Annual Smoke Alarm Compliance Service, Inspection & Test is conducted. This legally required compliance test MUST include –
- Correct placement, location & number of smoke alarms.
- All smoke alarms are not past expiry date (10 years from date of manufacture).
- Alarms tested annually with both manual test button & simulated smoke.
- Alarms have a decibel reading greater than 85 to wake sleeping residents.
- New batteries installed every 12 months & with change of tenancy.
- A Compliance Certificate is issued.
“If a property does not comply with Smoke Alarm Legislation, your insurers have the right to deny cover in the event of a fire – particularly if the fire results in injury or death of the occupants.”
The annual inspection conducted by Strata Management companies is a fire safety inspection of the building. Only 80% of the building needs to be tested to be compliant. Therefore leaving 20% of the building non tested & potentially unsafe. A Smoke Alarm Compliance Certificate is not issued for each individual apartment, therefore isn’t sufficient or comprehensive enough to meet residential tenancy legislation & regulations.
Our $75.00 all inclusive Annual Agreement ensures you are completely protected under all smoke alarm & fire safety Legislation & Regulations.
Is it worth taking the RISK for a tax deductible $1.45 per week?
Smoke alarm residential & holiday rental property compliance is a mandatory legal requirement. (Under Residential Tenancies Regulation 2010 Schedule & Fair Trading Residential Tenancy Agreement Sections 38 & 39).
The services & systems provided by Central Coast Alarm Services ensures your legal obligations easy to implement, achieve & maintain, generally taking away risk & giving you peace of mind.
We are dedicated to bringing you peace of mind and excellent customer service. Reports and certificates are promptly provided in a format convenient to you. We complete the services & tests to the highest standard. We also remind you when your Annual Smoke Alarm Compliance Test is due for retest.
Call today for a FREE quote or to discuss how we can help keep you protected. Central Coast Smoke Alarm services are committed to saving you time and keeping you safe from possible litigation.
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