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RCD & SMOKE ALARMS

RCD

Landlords must have two RCDs installed on the switchboard at their rental premises
before it can be leased. Regulations require all residential homes to be fitted with at
least two RCDs protecting all power and lighting circuits.

SMOKE ALARMS

From 1 July 1997, the installation of mains powered smoke alarms became
mandatory for all new residential buildings (or residential building extensions) within
Western Australia. Since 1 October 2009, mains powered smoke alarms are required
to be fitted in all existing residential buildings prior to sale and before a new tenancy
agreement is signed. These requirements are now prescribed in the Building
Regulations 2012.

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the smoke alarms fitted are:
•no more than 10 years old;
•in working order; and
•permanently connected to consumer mains power.

The Building Regulations permit installation of battery powered smoke alarms in
limited circumstances. In those circumstances local government approval is
required unless:

a. There is no hidden space in which to run the necessary electrical wiring and there
are no appropriate alternative locations for the smoke alarm; or
b. The building is not connected to consumer mains power.

Lithium battery operated smoke alarms must have a 10 year life, non-removable
battery.

A compliance Certificate must be supplied within 7 days of a new tenant
commencing.

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