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Smoke Alarm Services

Alarms that sound together, and get tested.

Installing, replacing and testing smoke alarms, including interconnected alarms that sound together through the house.

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Before we start

What we’ll typically need from you

  1. R1How many levels and bedrooms the home has
  2. R2What you have now: how old, hard-wired or battery
  3. R3Whether the ceiling space above is accessible
  4. R4Whether the property is owned, rented or in a strata scheme

Where it applies

Common situations

Replacing expired alarms

Alarms have a limited life, and the manufacture date is printed on the unit. Replacement is a quick, common job.

Interconnected alarms

When one alarm sounds, they all do, so a fire in a far room is heard in the bedrooms.

Rentals and strata

Responsibility for alarms can sit with an owner, a landlord or a body corporate. We’d help you work out who to talk to.

Good to know

Useful information

Requirements depend on the property type and the state. Check the current NSW rules for your situation.

Test alarms regularly using the test button, and never paint over or remove one.

A battery alarm that chirps needs attention. Don’t just remove the battery.

Process

How the work runs

  1. 01

    Check what you have

    We note the age, type and position of existing alarms.

  2. 02

    Plan the locations

    Positions are chosen to suit the layout of the home.

  3. 03

    Install and interconnect

    New alarms are installed and linked so they sound together.

  4. 04

    Test every alarm

    Each alarm is tested and you’re shown how to test them yourself.

Questions

Common questions

Hard-wired or battery?

Hard-wired alarms run from the home’s power and can be linked. Battery alarms are simpler but depend on batteries being kept fresh. Rules and suitability vary by property.

How often should alarms be replaced?

Manufacturers set a lifespan, often around ten years. Check the date on the unit and its instructions.

Do I need an alarm in every room?

Requirements vary. We’d point you to the current rules for your property rather than guess.

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