In the Northern Territory Smoke alarms approved to AS3786:2014 must be installed in all residential properties, caravans, and motorhomes.

Smoke alarm must:

    • Be approved to AS3786:2014
    • Be installed in approved locations outlined in the manufacturer’s manual and the NCC (National Construction Code)
    • Be mains powered or have a sealed 10-year lithium battery
    • Be photoelectric

Properties with existing ionisation smoke alarms can continue using them until the alarm needs to be replaced, the property is sold or leased.

Landlords must:

  • Ensure smoke alarms have been installed on the property and are compliant with all state legislation.
  • Replace or repair smoke alarms as soon as they are made aware of an issue with an alarm.

Tenants must:

  • Test the smoke alarm at least once every 12 months and inform the landlord (property manager) of any alarm not working
  • Replace the battery when required
  • Keep the smoke alarm clean and free from debris so air can flow through the alarm

Homes built after the 7th of January 1998 require hard-wired smoke alarms installed in the property and any residential property that undergoes any major renovations requiring a permit, must have a minimum of one smoke alarm on each level connected to mains power.

Homes built before the 7th January 1998 must install an approved photoelectric smoke alarm that complies with AS3786:2014. Where possible, smoke alarms should be connected to mains powered and interconnected for ideal fire protection. It is recommended that battery-operated smoke alarms should have a 10-year sealed lithium battery.

All properties built after the 1st of May 2014 or have undergone major renovations, or extended must have smoke alarms that are connected to 240 mains power and be interconnected (where there is more than one) so that when one sounds, they all sound.

Caravans are required to have at least one working smoke alarm within the motorhome or caravan.

Information is correct as of January 2024. Details may change without notice. Please refer to the specific State websites for any changes.

Follow these links for more information on the Northern Territory Smoke Alarm Legislation:

NT Government Website Smoke alarm Legislation Fact Sheet

Hardwired Smoke alarms

The following smoke alarms can be used as mains-powered smoke alarms for all new builds, major renovations, and upgrades.

LIF6800

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS3786:2014
  • 240V with 9v Backup battery
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other smoke alarms and ancillary products
  • Can use wireless base (LIF6000WB) and wireless module (LIF6000WIRM) for wireless solutions.
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LIF6800RL

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS3786:2014
  • 240V with 10-year rechargeable lithium backup battery
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other smoke alarms and ancillary products
  • Can use wireless base (LIF6000WB) and wireless module (LIF6000WIRM) for wireless solutions
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HG3000

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS3786:2014
  • 240V with 9v Backup battery
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other HG3000 smoke alarms.
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LIF5800ACF

  • Photoelectric Smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS3786:2014
  • 240V with Sealed 10 year battery
  • Flush mounting design
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Battery powered Smoke alarms

The following smoke alarms can be used in properties and rental properties requiring a smoke alarm, that don’t already have 240mains powered smoke alarms.

LIF6000DCW

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm.
  • Complies with AS3786:2014.
  • Sealed nonreplaceable 10-year lithium battery.
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other wireless smoke alarm products.
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LIFPE10LP

  • Photoelectric Smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS386:2014
  • Sealed nonreplaceable 10-year lithium battery
  • Super flush award-winning design

 

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Battery powered Smoke alarms

The following smoke alarms are ideal for use in caravans or mobile homes.

LIFPE10LP

  • Photoelectric Smoke alarm
  • Complies with AS386:2014
  • Sealed nonreplaceable 10-year lithium battery
  • Super flush award-winning design

 

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Wireless Solutions for Smoke Alarms

In older properties where interconnection is required but wired interconnection cannot be achieved, the following smoke alarms and accessories may be considered.

LIF6000DCW

  • Photoelectric smoke alarm.
  • Complies with AS3786:2014.
  • Sealed nonreplaceable 10-year lithium battery.
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other wireless smoke alarm products.
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LIF6000WB

  • Allows LIF6800 and LIF6800RL smoke alarms to be wirelessly interconnected.
  • Powered by smoke alarm.
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LIF6000WIRM

  • Allows Lifesaver smoke alarms and other ancillary devices like heat alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to be wirelessly interconnected.
  • Powered by 240V mains.
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Wireless controllers for wireless smoke alarms

LIF6000THL

Smoke alarms are usually installed on ceilings and when they require to be tested or silenced, reaching a smoke alarm on the ceiling can make this difficult. Wireless controllers allow you to remotely silence and test wireless smoke alarms.

 

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Other Safety Options

LIFHA240

  • Mains Powered heat detector designed to trigger at 57 degrees Celsius
  • 9VDC backup battery
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other lifesaver smoke alarms and ancillary products

 

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LIFCO240

  • Mains powered carbon monoxide detector
  • Sealed lithium battery that will last the lifespan of the alarm (7 years)
  • Interconnectable with up to 24 other lifesaver smoke alarms and ancillary products.

 

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LIFCO9D

  • 9VDC powered carbon monoxide alarm

 

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