Your Local Fire Authority

The Australian Capital Territory Fire Brigade.

The ACT Fire Brigade is one of the most versatile Fire Services in Australia, working closely with both the community and the Government. The ACT brigade is fully trained in all areas of fire fighting, rescue and hazardous materials handling.

Smoke Alarm Law in the ACT:

All homes built since 1994 are required to have mains-powered smoke alarms installed.

New South Wales Fire Brigades.

The NSWFB is responsible for managing fire emergencies in the major cities, metropolitan areas and towns across NSW. It also protects the State from hazardous material incidents, and supports other government agencies during and after bushfire, storms, floods and other emergency situations.

New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

The NSW Rural Fire Service is one of the world's largest volunteer fire services and has nearly a century of experience in protecting some of the most fire-prone areas on earth. The RFS provides fire protection for more than 90 per cent of NSW, including 1,200 towns and villages, with 258 volunteer rural fire brigades with a total membership of just over 70,000.

Smoke Alarm Law in New South Wales:

Hard-wired or battery powered smoke alarms must be installed in all homes and apartments. This has been the law since May 1, 2006.

The Metropolitan Fire Emergency Services Board (MFB).

The MFB is a community safety organisation committed to providing world-class protection from fire and other emergencies on Melbourne's major metropolitan areas. It works closely with Melbourne's diverse communities to promote community safety and coordinate emergency prevention and preparedness activities.

Country Fire Authority (CFA).

CFA is one of the world's largest volunteer-based emergency management organisations that serves a population of approximately 2.6 million people and protects more than one million dwellings across two thirds of Victoria. CFA concentrates heavily on building self-reliant communities by creating a shared responsibility for community safety.

Smoke Alarm Law in Victoria:

All homes constructed after 1st August 1997 are required to have mains-powered smoke alarms installed. Smoke alarms should be supported by a home fire escape plan. For further information visit the MFB or CFA website.

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS).

The QFRS is the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout Queensland. It also provides chemical and hazardous material management, community education of fire and safety issues, and rural land management advice.

QLD Smoke Alarm Laws:

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Smoke Alarm Law in Queensland:

Since 1 July 2007, owners of homes and units have been required to install smoke alarms in all pre 1997 - homes. Since 1 July 1997, mains-wired smoke alarms have been required in all new or significantly renovated homes and units. Smoke alarms should be supported by a home fire evacuation plan.

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS).

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service and the South Australian Country Fire Service protect life, property and the environment in South Australia from fire and other dangers.

Smoke Alarm Law in the South Australia:

Smoke alarms are compulsory for all residential buildings. Houses built since 1 January 1995 must be equipped with hard-wired smoke alarms. All other houses must be equipped with at least 9v battery powered smoke alarms. When a house is sold the new owner has six months to install alarms which are hard wired or powered by 10 year life, non-replaceable, non-removable batteries.

The early warning provided by smoke alarms has been responsible for saving lives and properties across Australia but they are only the first step in having a Home Fire Escape Plan. Go to www.mfs.sa.gov.au for more information on how to make your Home Fire Escape Plan.

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority of WA.

FESA works in partnership with the people of Western Australia to improve community safety and provide effective and timely emergency services. FESA is focused on reducing the impact of natural and man made hazards on the WA community, and helps the community prepare, prevent (where possible) and respond safely to disasters.

Smoke Alarm Legislation.

Recent legislation was passed for all residential properties to have mains powered smoke alarms installed from 1 October 2009. In dwellings where the construction of the building does not permit a space to conceal the wiring or where no mains power is available, smoke alarms with a 10 year battery life are permitted.

Under Building Regulations Amendment 2009 an electrical contractor must install mains powered smoke alarms before a property is sold or a new rental lease agreement has been signed.
Rental properties have until 1 October 2011 to comply with the new regulations.

Tasmania Fire Services (TFS).

The TFS undertakes emergency response, fire investigations, community fire education and building safety, working closely with government agencies and communities to enhance emergency response and safety for all Tasmanians.

Smoke Alarm Law in the Tasmania:

Tasmanian building regulations require, since August 1997, that all new residential buildings and all other residential buildings that have renovations completed for which a building permit is required, have at least one smoke alarm installed, connected directly to the building's electrical supply. These smoke alarms must have a battery back-up.

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS).

The NTFRS undertakes emergency response, fire investigations, community fire education and building safety, working closely with government agencies and communities to enhance emergency response and safety for all Territorians.

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES).

The NTPFES is a tri-service with an overarching vision to enhance community safety and protection through excellent policing, fire prevention and emergency response services to the community. The NTPFES is committed to improving public safety through service delivery that is second to none.

Smoke Alarm Law in the Northern Territory:

In line with the Building Code of Australia, all new and renovated residential buildings, constructed after August 1997 must have working smoke alarms connected directly to the mains power supply with a battery back-up.