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Australian Compliance Made Simple

Find the Right Smoke Alarm for Your Home

Answer a few quick questions and get matched to compliant smoke alarms for your state — no guesswork, no electrician needed.

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Free Compliance Selector

Find the Right Smoke Alarm in Under a Minute

Every state has different rules — and one wrong alarm can leave you non-compliant. Answer three quick questions and we'll show you exactly what you need.

Smoke alarm laws vary by state

Rules differ for rentals & owner-occupiers

Multi-storey homes need more alarms

All products are matched to Australian Standards (AS 3786)
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State-Specific Products

Every alarm is tagged to the states where it meets compliance.

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No Electrician Needed

DIY-friendly alarms with clear installation guides included.

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Meets Australian Standards

All products comply with AS 3786 and local legislative requirements.

Compliance Matters

Why Compliance Isn't Optional

Every Australian state has specific smoke alarm laws. Getting it wrong risks fines, voided insurance, and most importantly — safety.

It's the Law

Every Australian state and territory has specific rules about where smoke alarms must go, what type they need to be, and how often they should be tested. Non-compliance can result in fines of thousands of dollars.

Your Insurance Depends on It

Many home insurance policies include clauses requiring compliant smoke alarms. If alarms don't meet your state's current standard, a claim could be reduced or refused — even after a genuine emergency.

Landlords Have Extra Duties

If you rent out your property, you're legally responsible for ensuring alarms meet current standards before every tenancy. Getting this right protects your tenants and shields you from liability.

DIY Is Perfectly Fine

In most states, homeowners can install compliant smoke alarms themselves without a licensed electrician — as long as you use the right alarm type for your situation. We make sure you do.

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The Good News

Compliance doesn't have to be complicated

You don't need to read through pages of legislation or call a tradesperson. Most homeowners can become fully compliant in a single afternoon — if they have the right alarm and follow the guidelines for their state.

  • Know exactly which alarm type your state requires
  • Understand where alarms must be placed
  • Feel confident your home (and insurance) is protected

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Why ABC smoke alarm compliance

How ABC smoke alarm compliance Makes Compliance Easy

Smoke alarm compliance doesn't have to be confusing. We've built every part of this site to help everyday homeowners get it right, first time.

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Guided Compliance Selector

Removes all the guesswork

Answer three quick questions — your state, property type, and number of storeys — and we'll instantly match you with the exact alarms required by your local code. No research, no guesswork.

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Products Matched to Local Codes

State-specific and pre-verified

Every product in our store is pre-verified against Australian state and territory requirements. You'll only ever see alarms that are approved and compliant for your area.

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DIY-Friendly — No Electrician Needed

Done in minutes, by anyone

Our kits come with clear step-by-step instructions written for everyday homeowners. Most alarms are battery-operated and can be installed in minutes — no tradesperson required.

✔ All states & territories covered✔ Products meet Australian standards✔ Plain-language installation guides
Real Homeowners, Real Results

Homeowners Who Got It Right

From weekend renovators to first-time landlords — see how everyday Australians found the right smoke alarms without the stress.

5 out of 5 stars
"I had no idea Queensland had such specific requirements. The selector took me 30 seconds and matched me to exactly the right alarms — I installed them myself over a weekend. Dead simple."
Marcus T., homeowner from Brisbane

Marcus T.

Homeowner, Brisbane QLD

DIY Homeowner
5 out of 5 stars
"As a landlord I was stressed about the new Victorian rules. ABC smoke alarm compliance explained exactly what I needed for my rental units and I felt totally confident by the time I placed my order."
Sandra K., landlord from Melbourne

Sandra K.

Landlord, Melbourne VIC

Landlord
5 out of 5 stars
"Doing a full house reno and needed to know which alarms to spec in. The compliance guide pointed me straight to the right products for WA without having to read through pages of legislation."
David W., renovator from Perth

David W.

Renovator, Perth WA

Renovator
4.9 / 5average rating

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