186F   Transitional provisions relating to obligations under this Division

(1)  A legal obligation under clause 186A to install a smoke alarm does not arise until 6 months after the commencement of this Division.

(2)  A person is not liable for an offence under this Division (other than an offence under clause 186C) in respect of any act or omission that occurs within 6 months after the commencement of this Division.

(3)  However, subclause (2) does not apply to any failure to comply with the requirements of this Division that continues after 6 months after that commencement.