A landlord is fitting new smoke alarms in a two-storey rental. Which alarms meet the requirements?
Correct Answer
A) Photoelectric alarms, hard-wired or with at least an eight-year battery.
Tenancy Services says new smoke alarms must be photoelectric, have a battery life of at least eight years or be hard-wired, and be installed to the manufacturer's instructions. Alarms must be within 3 m of each bedroom door or in each room where someone sleeps, and on each level of a multi-storey home.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Tenancy Services requires new rental smoke alarms to be photoelectric and long-life or hard-wired.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Ionisation alarms with replaceable batteries, one on each floor.
New alarms must be photoelectric with a long-life battery or hard-wired.
Option C: Any working alarm, provided at least one is installed in the kitchen.
Placement is within 3 m of each bedroom door and on each level, not in the kitchen.
Option D: Photoelectric alarms with a battery life of at least two years.
New battery alarms must last at least eight years.
Background Knowledge for Property Management
Source: https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/maintenance-and-inspections/smoke-alarms/
Exam Tip for Property Management
Smoke alarms: photoelectric, 8-year battery or hard-wired, near every bedroom and on every level.
Common Mistakes to Avoid on Property Management Questions
- •Thinking any working alarm anywhere is enough.
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