Agents & Property Managers’ FAQ

The new legislation specifies that all Queensland dwellings to be leased or sold, must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms, in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling and on every level by 31st December 2021.

Yes. We will provide a quote so that you are sure what the true cost will be to upgrade the property.

Yes. Provide a quote and if the alarms are comparable and warranty we will match that price.

Yes. Every agent has full access to their entire portfolio and service history including an agency compliance rating via our 24/7 Agent Portal.

For portal training contact Tel: 1300 766 532 or help@1300smokealarms.com.au.

Legislation requires that we attend within 30 days of a lease or lease renewal.

Yes. We provide a yearly unlimited service in the event of faulty alarms.

Yes we do, and these are visible on the home page.

Yes. We take pictures of all alarms and these are included on all reports. They have date and time stamp plus a geo code in the event of any insurance claims.

Yes. On every attendance we leave a calling card outlining what services we provided.

Yes. Please email your work order to orders@1300smokealarms.com.au and mark URGENT.

Yes we will issue entry notices on behalf of the real estate agent to gain entry.

We will issue them via email if there is an email provided, otherwise we will send via Australia Post.

No. When the Technician test Smoke Alarms, sometimes the alarm may beep for 10-15 minutes are the technician leaves. This is normal and does not mean that the alarm is faulty. It is part of resetting itself.

Yes. We are fully covered and provide $20 million of insurance cover for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

If a 1300 Technician attends a property and the keys do not work, they will call the tenants on file to see if they are available to gain access. If our technician cannot gain access, he will contact the office and advise that the keys provided did not open the door. The 1300 Scheduling team will advise the agency and reschedule when tenant is home or confirm the correct keys for next inspection.

If a key is to get stuck in a door, the technician will attempt to remove the key with WD-40. If the key cannot be freed, a call is made to the agency to meet the technician at the premises and attempt to remove the key.

If a Smoke Alarm is hardwired and needs to be replaced due to past expiry date or alarm fault, our technician will remove the head unit leaving only the 240V base. We will place a temporary 9V alarm in the location to ensure the property is Compliant until the quote is approved. If the technician is unable to secure the 9V alarm to the base of the hardwired alarm, the 9V alarm will be placed next to the hardwired alarm base.

Once the quote has been approved, our Electrician will attend the property to replace the hardwired alarm and remove the 9V temporary alarm.

If you do not approve our quote and have another electrician attend, the property will remain Non-Compliant until we have received the new alarm details from your Electrician. Once we receive this confirmation, we can make the property compliant in our system.

Yes. If you want replacements completed onsite for hardwired Smoke Alarms (if you are not on a FREE ALARM PACKAGE), we ask that you provide i9n writing a pre-approved repair amount that includes Safety Switch repairs also.

We will always leave the property safe for the tenants safety at all times before we leave.

Yes. Every agent has full access to their entire portfolio and service history including an agency compliance rating via our 24/7 Agent Portal.

For portal training contact Tel: 1300 766 532 or help@1300smokealarms.com.au.

Legislation requires that we attend within 30 days of a lease or lease renewal.

Yes. We provide a yearly unlimited service in the event of faulty alarms.

Yes we do, and these are visible on the home page.

Yes. We take pictures of all alarms and these are included on all reports. They have date and time stamp plus a geo code in the event of any insurance claims.

Yes. On every attendance we leave a calling card outlining what services we provided.

Yes. Please email your work order to orders@1300smokealarms.com.au and mark URGENT.

Yes we will issue entry notices on behalf of the real estate agent to gain entry.

We will issue them via email if there is an email provided, otherwise we will send via Australia Post.

No. When the Technician test Smoke Alarms, sometimes the alarm may beep for 10-15 minutes are the technician leaves. This is normal and does not mean that the alarm is faulty. It is part of resetting itself.

Yes. We are fully covered and provide $20 million of insurance cover for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

If a 1300 Technician attends a property and the keys do not work, they will call the tenants on file to see if they are available to gain access. If our technician cannot gain access, he will contact the office and advise that the keys provided did not open the door. The 1300 Scheduling team will advise the agency and reschedule when tenant is home or confirm the correct keys for next inspection.

If a key is to get stuck in a door, the technician will attempt to remove the key with WD-40. If the key cannot be freed, a call is made to the agency to meet the technician at the premises and attempt to remove the key.

If a Smoke Alarm is hardwired and needs to be replaced due to past expiry date or alarm fault, our technician will remove the head unit leaving only the 240V base. We will place a temporary 9V alarm in the location to ensure the property is Compliant until the quote is approved. If the technician is unable to secure the 9V alarm to the base of the hardwired alarm, the 9V alarm will be placed next to the hardwired alarm base.

Once the quote has been approved, our Electrician will attend the property to replace the hardwired alarm and remove the 9V temporary alarm.

If you do not approve our quote and have another electrician attend, the property will remain Non-Compliant until we have received the new alarm details from your Electrician. Once we receive this confirmation, we can make the property compliant in our system.

Yes. If you want replacements completed onsite for hardwired Smoke Alarms (if you are not on a FREE ALARM PACKAGE), we ask that you provide i9n writing a pre-approved repair amount that includes Safety Switch repairs also.

We will always leave the property safe for the tenants safety at all times before we leave.

Yes. Every agent has full access to their entire portfolio and service history including an agency compliance rating via our 24/7 Agent Portal.

For portal training contact Tel: 1300 766 532 or help@1300smokealarms.com.au.

Legislation requires that we attend within 30 days of a lease or lease renewal.

Yes. We provide a yearly unlimited service in the event of faulty alarms.

Yes we do, and these are visible on the home page.

Yes. We take pictures of all alarms and these are included on all reports. They have date and time stamp plus a geo code in the event of any insurance claims.

Yes. On every attendance we leave a calling card outlining what services we provided.

Yes. Please email your work order to orders@1300smokealarms.com.au and mark URGENT.

Yes we will issue entry notices on behalf of the real estate agent to gain entry.

We will issue them via email if there is an email provided, otherwise we will send via Australia Post.

No. When the Technician test Smoke Alarms, sometimes the alarm may beep for 10-15 minutes are the technician leaves. This is normal and does not mean that the alarm is faulty. It is part of resetting itself.

Yes. We are fully covered and provide $20 million of insurance cover for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

If a 1300 Technician attends a property and the keys do not work, they will call the tenants on file to see if they are available to gain access. If our technician cannot gain access, he will contact the office and advise that the keys provided did not open the door. The 1300 Scheduling team will advise the agency and reschedule when tenant is home or confirm the correct keys for next inspection.

If a key is to get stuck in a door, the technician will attempt to remove the key with WD-40. If the key cannot be freed, a call is made to the agency to meet the technician at the premises and attempt to remove the key.

If a Smoke Alarm is hardwired and needs to be replaced due to past expiry date or alarm fault, our technician will remove the head unit leaving only the 240V base. We will place a temporary 9V alarm in the location to ensure the property is Compliant until the quote is approved. If the technician is unable to secure the 9V alarm to the base of the hardwired alarm, the 9V alarm will be placed next to the hardwired alarm base.

Once the quote has been approved, our Electrician will attend the property to replace the hardwired alarm and remove the 9V temporary alarm.

If you do not approve our quote and have another electrician attend, the property will remain Non-Compliant until we have received the new alarm details from your Electrician. Once we receive this confirmation, we can make the property compliant in our system.

Yes. If you want replacements completed onsite for hardwired Smoke Alarms (if you are not on a FREE ALARM PACKAGE), we ask that you provide i9n writing a pre-approved repair amount that includes Safety Switch repairs also.

We will always leave the property safe for the tenants safety at all times before we leave.