Smoke Alarms for Every Home
Smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to safeguard your home, yet they’re often overlooked until it’s too late. A properly installed and functioning smoke alarm provides the crucial early warning needed to escape a fire - especially at night when most fatal incidents occur.
With the right smoke alarm setup, you’re not just meeting legal requirements - you’re giving your household the best chance of staying safe if the unexpected happens. From new installations to upgrades and compliance checks, you get dependable, professional support to ensure your home is fully protected
Why Smoke Alarms Matter
Properly installed and regularly tested smoke alarms aren’t optional - they’re essential. In a house fire, every second counts, and early detection is often the only thing standing between a safe escape and a devastating outcome. Fires can take over a room in just minutes, and most fatal incidents happen at night when people are asleep and unable to smell smoke.
Having the right smoke alarms, in the right locations, and fully compliant with Victorian standards gives you the reassurance that your home and family are protected around the clock.
Professional Smoke Alarm Installation & Testing
Whether the job involves replacing outdated alarms, installing new 240v hard-wired units, or ensuring your current alarms meet Australian Standard AS 3786, the focus is always on safe, reliable, compliant protection.
You get help with:
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Installing new hard-wired or battery-powered smoke alarms
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Interconnecting alarms for improved whole-home safety
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Replacing old units that are failing, outdated or non-compliant
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Testing, maintenance and inspection for ongoing peace of mind
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Upgrading to long-life lithium alarms with a 10-year lifespan
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Installing specialised alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Modern smoke alarms are more advanced, more reliable and designed to protect your home with minimal hassle. No more yearly battery panic, chirping alarms or guesswork about compliance.
When Should You Replace a Smoke Alarm?
A smoke alarm should be replaced if:
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It’s more than 10 years old
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It has yellowed, cracked or becomes unreliable
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It frequently chirps or triggers false alarms
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It still uses old 9v replaceable batteries
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It’s not compliant with current Victorian safety requirements
Even if the unit appears to work, older alarms react more slowly - or sometimes not at all.
Legal Requirements in Victoria
Victorian law requires:
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All homes to have working smoke alarms
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Homes built after 1 August 1997 to have 240v mains-powered alarms with battery backup
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Homes built before that date to have at least battery-powered alarms
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All alarms to comply with AS 3786
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Landlords and property owners to ensure smoke alarms are installed and functioning
Keeping your smoke alarms compliant isn’t just about safety - it’s a legal obligation.
Peace of Mind with the Right Protection
Upgrading or installing smoke alarms is one of the simplest ways to protect your home from preventable fire risks. With the right setup, you gain:
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Early warning during the most dangerous hours
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Reliable, long-lasting protection
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Full compliance with Victorian regulations
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Safer sleeping areas for every member of the household
If you’re unsure whether your current alarms are installed correctly, compliant or still reliable, it’s always worth having them checked.
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