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Actually, in a lot of cases hitting the test button is sufficient, you need to read the manufacturers instructions for the alarm in question and test accordingly. I'm yet to purchase one where it says to hold up a can of simulated smoke to test..

Nope, none for me. I'd ask your PM to show you the legislation change.

Yeh but the legislation only says as per manufacturer. One of the popular brands is Quell (Chubb), here's what they say for their testing, Model is the Q1275 http://www.chubb.com.au/utcfs/ws-582/Assets/Q1275%20Manual.pdf Totally agree, it's hard to find the specific information for Vic...

So do smoke alarm solutions (or other providers in QLD) just provide you with the minimal service for compliance? Will they only come out within 30 days before the start or renewal of the tenancy? Seems the tenant is responsible for on going maintenace, battery replacement, testing and...

They can pick away as much as they like, as long as I am complying with regulations it should not matter. Sorry, just saw your post about cleaning, fair point I missed that in original fact sheet link. That would require ladder access.

Further reading into the QLD legislation my take on it is : If landlord provided a recipt of purchase of smoke alarm with noted the service life and a PM was to make sure there was no audible alarm (flat or nearly flat battery) and borrowed a broom or a "smoke alarm testing piece of wood" to...

Hey Priscilla, where does it say in that link that you must use simulated smoke to test? I have searched all it states is the test button or follow manufactuers instructions, I've checked instructions for ones I've purchased and they all say "Press test button", they dont mention simulated...