3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

(1)  In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears –

10-year non-replaceable battery, in relation to a smoke alarm, means a battery that is integrated into the smoke alarm and is warranted by its manufacturer to function effectively in the smoke alarm for at least 10 years;

Act means the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 ;

alternative power supply means a power supply, including a battery, that is capable of maintaining a sufficient power supply to a smoke alarm if the principal power supply to the premises in which the smoke alarm is located is interrupted;

AS 1670.1 means AS 1670.1 – Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems – System Design, Installation and Commissioning – Part 1: Fire;

back-up battery, in relation to a smoke alarm, means a battery (including a 10-year non-replaceable battery) that –

(a) operates independently of any power supply to which the smoke alarm is, or is required under these regulations to be, attached; and

(b) automatically powers the smoke alarm if the power supply to the alarm is interrupted;

building regulations means the Building Regulations 2016 or any regulations preceding those regulations as in force at the relevant time;

expiry date, in relation to a smoke alarm or a battery, means the date specified by its manufacturer as the date on or after which the smoke alarm or battery is not warranted to work effectively;

mains-powered smoke alarm means a smoke alarm –

(a) that is designed to be powered principally by the power supply in respect of the premises in which the smoke alarm is located; and