As of 1 January 2017, current Queensland law states that you must: use photoelectric smoke alarms that comply with Australian Standard (AS 3786 2014) for any replacements or repairs. any existing smoke alarms which are 10 years old must be replaced with new photoelectric smoke alarms (AS 3786-2014). any alarms that do you operate when … Continue reading Smoke Alarms – Are You Following these Smoke Alarm Laws?