20Periodic repair or replacement of smoke alarms

#### 20 Periodic repair or replacement of smoke alarms 20 Periodic repair or replacement of smoke alarms > For the purposes of section 64A(2)(a) and (c) of the Act, a landlord must do the following— > > > (a) replace a smoke alarm with a new smoke alarm— > > > > > (i) within 10 years from the date the smoke alarm was manufactured, or > > > > > (ii) if an earlier time is specified by the manufacturer of the smoke alarm—in the time specified by the manufacturer, > > > > Note. > > > > The information specified in paragraph (a) may be found on the base of the smoke alarm or specified in the manufacturer’s instructions for the smoke alarm. > > > (b) install or replace a battery, other than a non-removable battery, in a smoke alarm with a battery specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the smoke alarm— > > > > > (i) for a removable lithium battery—in the period specified by the manufacturer of the smoke alarm in the instructions supplied with the smoke alarm, in relation to replacing a lithium battery, or > > > > > (ii) otherwise—annually.