Electrical resources

The Capalaba electrical guides explain Queensland smoke-alarm deadlines and safe next steps for a tripping safety switch. Both guides link to the responsible Queensland authorities.

Queensland smoke alarm requirements

See the deadlines for sold, leased and other homes, where alarms are required, and when hardwired (connected to the home's fixed wiring) alarms must be replaced with hardwired units.

Read the requirements

Safety switch keeps tripping?

Understand immediate danger signs, the safe appliance check described by the Electrical Safety Office, and what symptoms to give an electrician.

Read the tripping guide

Plan the next step

Electrical quote guide

Compare the job, installation choices, access, exclusions and handover in a written electrical quote.

Read the quote guide

Electrical next-step guide

Choose an appropriate channel for danger, a fallen line, a fault or planned work. It cannot dispatch help.

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