What people usually mean
"Compliance certificate" can mean a few different things. Before you look for one, work out what you actually need it for.
- A record that the alarms were installed and who installed them
- A record of the electrical work if the alarms are hardwired
- Proof the alarms meet the rules, which depends on the alarms themselves
What you get from P4
After a P4 job you get an invoice and a certificate for the electrical work. They are two separate documents, and both are worth keeping. The certificate after electrical work explains what each one is for.
What makes an alarm compliant
Compliance is about the alarm and where it is, not a piece of paper. The alarms must:
- meet AS 3786:2014 and not contain an ionisation sensor
- be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery
- be less than 10 years old
- be interconnected
- be in every bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms and on every level
The 2027 rules guide goes through each point, and the Queensland Government smoke alarm page is the place to check the current wording.
Selling or renting
Selling and leasing in Queensland come with their own smoke alarm rules and paperwork. For a rental, the RTA smoke alarm page sets out the testing duties. For a sale, ask your agent or conveyancer which declaration or form applies, and check the Queensland Government page above for the current requirement.
To make that easy, keep the invoice and the certificate from the electrician, and note the date and model of each alarm.
Who can install them
Hardwired alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician. The 2027 rules guide explains who installs which type.
Getting a job done
If you want alarms checked, replaced or added, send the details through the quote form. Every job is quoted. The smoke alarms page describes the work.