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Owner occupied smoke alarms
From January 1st 2027, all existing private homes will require photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms. As well townhouses and units. These must be hardwired (eg 240v). Or non-removable (10 year battery powered type).
The following locations must have one installed:
- On each storey
- in each bedroom
- in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling
- if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other parts of the storey.
- The most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling. This must have a smoke alarm installed (if there are no bedrooms on a storey).
Is Your Smoke Alarm Installation Reliable Enough to Wake You In An Emergency?
Don’t wait for a disaster. Our professional smoke alarm installation ensures your home is fully protected.
Our electricians specialize in fast, reliable installation of life-saving smoke alarm systems. Contact us today.
- We can help you with locations and it’s our job to get these installed correctly.
- We will install your smoke alarms as per the legislation. Additionally, we’ll provide you with a detailed report.
Do I have to change anything now?
Home owners should be getting their current system inspected. Do this when the alarms are older than 10 years. Also if you have not had them checked recently.
If your system is currently operating correctly, you could wait until you have another need for our electricians to attend.
For instance, upgrade these at the same time TV mounted. Or change to new energy efficient downlights for example.
So the best thing to do is test your alarms now. Then click here to organise replacing them if they fail the test.
Who has to act now?
Anyone with smoke alarms older than 10 years should get these replaced straight away. Additionally you should get them inspected immediately if your alarms fail a test.
All rental properties need to comply with the new laws.
Can I still use battery operated smoke alarms?
- All new constructions and major renovations require hardwired 240-volt.
- An existing dwelling with 240-volt alarms must replace them when required with the 240-volt photoelectric type.
- An existing dwelling with battery operated may replace them when required. Replace these with battery operated photoelectric types that meet the Australian Standard 3786–2014.
- All battery operated ones must be 10-year non-removable battery.
