Smoke alarms are one of the greatest safety devices available within the home, the risk of a fatality within the home is halved when a smoke alarm is installed in the residence. In May 2006 it became legislation that all homes within NSW and the ACT must have smoke alarms installed where people sleep.  Other states such as QLD are now adopting this mandatory standard. This includes homes, rental properties caravans, relocatable homes, campervans, and any residential building or home where people sleep. Remember: it is the landlord’s responsibility to have smoke alarms installed in all rental properties and on every level of the home.