Queensland Smoke Alarm Laws

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Towards December 2026 in Demand - What Will Mean for Homeowners

With the 31 December 2026 deadline approaching, most Queensland homes are still not compliant. Industry indicators suggest that around 70–80% of owner-occupied homes are yet to be upgraded. As awareness increases, demand for installers will rise sharply—just as it did before the 2022 rental deadline—creating long wait times, limited appointment availability, and pressure on pricing and stock.

Homeowners who delay risk struggling to find an installer before the deadline or paying more for “urgent upgrades.” Queensland cannot upgrade the remaining homes in the final few months, so upgrading early is the safest and most cost-effective approach.