Smoke Alarm Installation Specialists In Windsor

Smoke alarms save lives. Reports have found that the risk of death in a house fire is reduced by more than half if properly maintained smoke alarms are installed.

However, maintaining our smoke alarms often ends up at the bottom of the long list of household tasks to carry out. In fact, can you remember the last time your smoke alarm was tested?

If it’s been a while, it’s essential you act now. Recent legal changes also mean your smoke alarm system could be illegal – or will be in a few years. There’s never been a better time to ensure your Windsor property’s smoke alarm system is up to scratch.

What are the legal changes?

Smoke alarm regulations in Queensland have changed dramatically in the last few years. Due to an unacceptable number of deaths because of broken or missing smoke alarms, in 2017 the law was changed to require all ionisation smoke alarms more than ten years old to be replaced with photoelectric alarms.

In addition, by 2027, interconnected photoelectric alarms must be installed in every bedroom, hallways linking bedrooms, egress path and on each level of your house.

What’s the difference between ionisation and photoelectric alarms?

Ionisation smoke alarms detect small smoke particles, whereas the newer-style photoelectric smoke alarms are activated when particles enter a light chamber.

Photoelectric smoke alarms not only provide better protection, they also don’t go off by mistake (as long as they’re properly installed) and can be mains powered – so no more nuisance alarms or forgetting to change the battery.

How do I check my smoke alarms are compliant and functional?

It’s simple to check the functionality and age of your smoke alarm: just follow the manufacturer’s instructions to test the alarm, then check the manufacturing date on the casing.

However, given the legal changes, we strongly recommend calling in the professionals to confirm your smoke alarm system will be compliant after 2027. We expect demand for smoke alarm upgrades to soar as 2027 approaches, so now is the perfect time to get ahead of the curve!

Choose Just-In Time Electrical to keep your home safe

We are Windsor’s local specialists in smoke alarm installation and maintenance, with more than 30 years’ collective experience as electricians. Our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements – including smoke alarm positioning – means you can be sure that your smoke alarms will be compliant in 2027 and beyond. You’ll also have complete peace of mind that they are effectively carrying out their intended task – protecting your property and its occupants.

Make one call to Just-In Time Electrical on 0488 825 123 or send us a message today, and we’ll make sure your property and family has the best protection possible against fire for years to come.