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.

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.