Specialists in smoke alarm installation Port Macquarie & Kempsey
Smoke alarms are an essential part of your home safety systems. They reduce the risk of death in a house fire by more than half, but to be effective they must be in working order, correctly installed, and well maintained. Our experienced electricians offer specialised smoke alarm installation, testing, and maintenance as well as hardwired, interconnected upgrades to ensure residents in your home have the earliest possible warning in the event of a fire.
According to the smoke alarm legislation NSW, smoke alarms must be installed on every level of your home. This is considered the absolute bare minimum and we advise ensuring you have smoke alarms in every room in your home and even upgrading them to the best smoke detection technology in the new photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms and give your family the best protection. Let us take care of this important task for you so you can focus on other things.
Book a smoke alarm installation or upgrade in Port Macquarie and Kempsey with Andy Johnson Electrical today.
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Smoke Alarm Legislation NSW
NSW legislation stipulates that smoke alarms must be installed on every level of your home. This includes owner occupied homes, rental properties, relocatable homes, caravans and camper vans or any other residential building where people sleep.
Smoke alarms must be placed in the hallways near bedrooms and, at a minimum, one smoke alarm per level. However, Fire and Rescue NSW recommends installing smoke alarms in:
- all bedrooms
- all living spaces
- hallways and stairways
- the garage
Smoke alarms should ideally be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery, or a combination of both.
You can trust us to install and service smoke alarms that work and look great on your property. We'll ensure they're installed correctly so they don't cause any false alarms or confusion about what was happening inside your building when the alarm went off. And we'll maintain them every year so they don't go out of date or fall short of standards set by government regulations.
For more information, click on this link - Smoke Alarm Legislation NSW
Why are photoelectric smoke alarms beneficial?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are beneficial for smouldering fires. They use fluctuations in the light beam as a fire indicator. House fires are usually smoky and smouldering. That is there are little and no flames visible but smoke is being produced. It is a slow, flameless form of combustion. Smouldering fires are quite common in residential areas with fires starting on furniture by short-circuited wires, cigarettes, etc. These fires spread slowly and can last for hours, they can move through the house, erupting into a flaming fire.
Photoelectric smoke alarms can detect such fires quickly and alert the occupants. The other type of smoke alarm - ionisation alarms are not quick at detecting these types of fires. Ionisation alarms are best for detecting fast flaming fires.
5 reasons to choose us for your smoke alarm services
- No answering machines or receptionists and no endless wait times! When you call us, you will speak directly to our fully qualified electrician. You will have a single point of contact and speak to the electrician working on your job.
- Sick and tired of waiting and calling electricians who don’t turn up on time? The locals love and trust our service because we ensure that we always arrive on time and complete your job efficiently.
- Need a quote before you book? We will provide a fixed, upfront quote so you know what you will be paying for…no surprises, no hidden costs.
- We are neat and clean! We will use drop sheets, clean boots and a vacuum cleaner whilst we are working. We promise to leave your home in immaculate condition.
- Our electricians are fully licensed and insured. We can install, replace and test smoke alarms. We have the specialist knowledge to ensure your home is compliant with the new legislation. That’s not all… if you need an emergency electrician for an annoying beeping smoke alarm, our emergency electrician can come and fix it asap!
Upgrade your smoke alarms today
If you need a smoke alarm installation or upgrade to a photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm Call Us at 0487 897 180 or use the booking request form above to schedule a smoke alarm service today.
