Smoke Alarms
This document outlines what you need to know as a renter following a RentSafe Smoke Alarm Inspection by Taskforce Australia and easy steps to report a beeping smoke alarm.
(Click on the image to download a PDF form of the information below)
Smoke alarms in a rental property are the responsibility of your Residential Rental Provider (RRP).
If your RRP has engaged Taskforce Australia to look after the smoke alarms in the property you are renting you can expect us to do the following during our RentSafe annual inspection.
- CLEAN your alarms - We dust or gently vacuum around them to avoid false alarms.
- CHANGE the batteries (if required) - If your smoke alarms have removable batteries, we will replace them as required.
- REPLACE expired alarms - All smoke alarms have an expiry date and need to be replaced every 10 years. We will assess if this is required at our annual inspection & replace smoke alarms as required.
REPLACE expired alarms - All smoke alarms have an expiry date and need to be replaced every 10 years. We will assess if this is required at our annual inspection & replace smoke alarms as required.
What you can do:
It is recommended that you test your alarm monthly.
- TO TEST your alarm - Press and hold the test button until the alarm beeps 3 times.
TO TEST your alarm - Press and hold the test button until the alarm beeps 3 times.
As a renter you are obliged to:
Not tamper with any smoke alarm in your property;
Notify your RRP in writing as soon as you become aware of any smoke alarms not in working order.
If your smoke alarm beeps intermittently.
This could mean that the battery is going flat and needs replacing.
Click here or scan the QR code to log your request and we will arrange the repair or installation of any new smoke alarms.
