Keeping safe: smoke alarms
A small fire can grow to take over an entire room in two to three minutes. A working smoke alarm provides early warning and time to escape. The Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas) requires all property owners to install and maintain smoke alarms in rented residential properties. Your property is equipped with hardwired smoke alarm. It’s important that you play your part to make sure your smoke alarm is working properly to keep you and your family safe.
Always contact your Housing Officer or call 1300 312 447 straight away to report any issues with your smoke alarm. Test that your smoke alarm is working every six months. You can do this by pressing the test button on the smoke alarm with a broom handle. The alarm should make a beeping sound. Clear any dust and debris from the smoke alarm every six months. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust, and a damp cloth to remove grease residue and insect droppings.
Never remove the battery in your smoke alarm. Your smoke alarm has been fitted with a long life battery. We will contact you to arrange a time to change the battery when it is nearing its end of life. Never remove or interfere with the operation of your smoke alarm. Removing or interfering with your smoke alarm is dangerous and could result in tenant charges.
Reminder: Emergency Maintenance An emergency repair is any damage or fault that makes your property unsafe, like a burst water main or major electrical fault. To report a maintenance emergency outside of business hours, call 1300 512 583 . For less urgent matters like leaking taps or cracked windows, please call 1300 312 447 and leave a message for our team to action as soon as they’re back in the office.
Remember, it’s dangerous to remove or interfere with your smoke alarm and it could also be expensive. As the resident, you can be held responsible for damage to your smoke alarms from removing or interfering with your smoke alarm. If this happens, you could be charged for repairs or replacement. If you have any questions or need to report an issue with your smoke alarm, please contact your Housing Officer or call 1300 312 447 .
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