Does your smoke alarm need to be replaced? How long has it been since your smoke alarms were serviced? Here at Sparks Power, we are the local Brisbane experts in all things smoke alarm servicing, replacing and compliance. Here, we give some important advice when it comes to smoke alarms in your home. 

Find out more from the team at Sparks Power about residential smoke alarm replacement and compliance advice. Feel free to contact our electricians for more guidance, we are always happy to help. 

Why are Smoke Alarms Important? 

A new Queensland law came into effect in 2022, that all Brisbane properties listed for sale are required to have an extensive network of interconnected smoke alarms. 

With regular testing and proper placement, you will ensure your smoke alarm is working properly and offering the right protection against residential fires. Early detection can often allow a fire to be extinguished before it spreads. Even when that isn’t the case, it will allow the occupants of a building to evacuate before the situation becomes critical. 

Smoke Alarms Installation 

By 2027, all residences in Queensland must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, every hallway and on every floor. When it comes to a smoke alarms installation, you want to ensure there is one located in the path to the closest exit.

Despite being responsive to a variety of flames, photoelectric smoke alarms are most responsive to smouldering fires and thick smoke, which is the most frequent form of home fire. 

When one alarm is set off, all the alarms that are interconnected will sound. The additional time it affords you can be vitally helpful in safe evacuation. 

Smoke Alarm Servicing 

You can usually undertake smoke alarm servicing or required maintenance yourself by replacing the batteries and using the test button on the alarm to ensure it is working. If you are not sure whether your smoke alarms are working or not and you want some peace of mind, the Sparks Power team are always happy to help and can offer a comprehensive smoke alarm servicing solution. 

Feel free to give us a call for expert advice, and if required, one of our team will be able to come to your home for an in-person service. 

Replacing Your Smoke Alarm 

If the test button doesn’t produce a response and replacing the battery doesn’t solve the issue, then it’s time to replace your smoke alarm. To maintain compliance, any new smoke alarm added to your property will need to be interconnected with all the other alarms you have in your home.

For high-quality smoke alarm solutions and advice from an experienced team of licensed electricians, contact us today.