@mattb said:
It is a requirement to have working fire alarms, and they are common property.
Fire detectors inside an apartment are only common property if they are hard wired 240V alarms. Battery operated ones stuck on the ceiling are not (such as those in JT’s apartment).
If the system was recently installed, it is likely that the current BCA requirements would ensure that it is a monitored system. The consultant who designed and oversaw the installation should have advised the OC of these requirements. They should also have ensured that the detectors are situated in a suitable location outside bedrooms (not bathrooms).
In your case it appears that the rectification of the issue is definitely an OC issue and if the false alarms are not caused by your actions then you should not wear the costs.
FYI – NSWFB have been charging $750 for false alarm call outs but this has just gone up (or is about to go up) to $1250. This is charged to the alarm monitoring company who will then invoice the OC with an additional admin charge.