Smoke Detector Installations and Maintenance

The Millerwatts team are the experts when it comes to the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of smoke detectors, within homes in the Collingwood area. Smoke detectors are compulsory in all Victorian homes, regardless of age, with various basic rules set, regarding installation of the devices, as well as ongoing maintenance requirements, to ensure the continued safety of home occupants.

In terms of safety and compliance, only fully functioning smoke detectors can save lives, so it is important for homeowners to be aware of the basic rules and requirements for smoke detectors in the home. Not only is it a requirement for all homes in Victoria to have smoke detectors installed, depending upon the age of your home there are different requirements for the type of detector you must have. For buildings that were constructed after the 1 August 1997 it is compulsory to have hard wired smoke detectors installed. These smoke detectors also feature a battery backup, which will ensure the device operates in situations where electricity is not connected, providing ultimate protection to occupants. For buildings that are considerably older and built prior to the 1 August 1997 date, which includes many homes in the Collingwood area, these buildings must have, at a minimum, battery powered smoke detectors installed.

With the primary aim of smoke detectors being to wake a sleeping home occupant in the event of fire, placement of devices is critical. To be compliant, smoke detectors must be placed in areas between each bedroom and the rest of the home, such as a hallway, ensuring each occupant will be able to hear an alarm in the event of a fire. With lives at stake, trusting an experienced and professional electrical team, who have extensive knowledge of the legislative requirements and prior experience with the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors, will ensure that in the event of an incident, your family, or home occupants are protected.

Smoke detectors are also required to meet Australian Standards, as well as complying with various rules related to positioning on the ceiling, so it is imperative that homeowners seek the services of fully licenced and qualified electrical professionals, to ensure compliance. This is particularly relevant to landlords, who have tenants residing in their properties, as they are subject to stringent legislation, which has recently been amended, placing greater responsibilities on landlords. The new legislation requires landlords to undertake regular compliance checks and testing required, to ensure that the devices installed in their properties are functioning and safe for occupants. The Millerwatts team of qualified and experienced professionals can work with landlords and property managers, to ensure these checks are completed, ensuring landlords fulfill their requirements, and keeping their tenants safe.

The smoke detector services the Millerwatts team provide are extensive. We can install, repair, and maintain your homes smoke detectors, with our A grade electricians doing much more than pressing a button to test your smoke detectors functionality. We provide a complete service, assisting homeowners, businesses, property managers and strata managers. Naturally, the team at Millerwatts understands the importance of the safety of your loved ones, and our team of dedicated experts can ensure that your home’s smoke detectors are operating effectively and are fully compliant with Australian legislation and safety requirements.