Tips & Advice | What You Need to Know About RCD and Smoke Alarm Laws
Rental properties must meet specific guidelines when it comes to RCDs and smoke alarms to ensure that the premises and occupants are protected.
In some cases, fines of up to $20,000 may apply to landlords that are found to be non-compliant.
Landlords are required to have a minimum of two RCDs installed on the switchboard at their rental premises before a tenancy agreement is signed. As well as this, it is mandatory for the landlord to ensure smoke alarms are fitted in the correct location, are no more than 10 years old, are in good working order and are permanently connected to consumer mains power.
Read the official regulations in more detail here.
