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Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Are You Ready?
A legal requirement for all rental properties - legislation coming soon.
What is the background?
The introduction of compulsory carbon monoxide detectors in all Australian homes gained further momentum in March this year. Federal MP, Sharman Stone introduced a Bill that was passed in Federal Parliament with overwhelming support after Mooroopna brothers Chase and Tyler Robinson died of carbon monoxide poisoning last May.
The Bill requires all residential properties with gas appliances (gas heaters, stoves etc) be fitted with carbon monoxide alarms to alert occupants of potentially deadly gas emissions – the invisible poison.
When will landlords be impacted?
The timing surrounding the implementation of this legislation is still unclear and governing bodies are yet to determine exact requirements and specifications regarding the number of alarms, location of alarms and exacting Australian standards regarding which alarms will be satisfactory for the application. We are communicating with the relevant bodies to ensure that we are prepared and ready to go when our agents and landlords need our support.
"The new regulations will come into force in eight to 12 months when legislation in all states and territories complies with the new laws." (ABC News 3 March 2011)
How are we preparing to get you ready?
Smarthouse Fire Solutions is currently in discussions with the relevant regulatory bodies in Victoria to understand what the legislation means for property managers and rental properties in relation to new alarm requirements. This will enable us to provide an installation and maintenance service for carbon monoxide alarms as soon as legislation is passed so that our agents can assist their landlords both quickly, and as an integrated service with current smoke alarm maintenance. [read more]
Victoria’s leading early detection services company will provide two services in one. This means one appointment for two services creating efficiency and no additional work for property managers.
If you would like any further immediate information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 9818 7444. Click for more articles and news on the introduction of carbon monoxide alarms