Are you aware of the New Smoke Alarm laws effective from 1 January 2017? It applies to new domestic dwellings and rental properties, including properties that are undergoing substantial renovations, rental, and existing properties. New laws state smoke alarms must be:
- Hard wired to the electricity supply
- Photoelectric type only
- Interconnected to every other smoke alarm in the house
- Installed in each bedroom
- Installed in hallways serving each bedroom, and
- Installed in the exit path of every storey not containing bedrooms
Call Jo Electricals to ensure you are compliant with the requirements of the new smoke alarm law.
Fire is never fun or safe at any residential property. Ensure you have taken the right precautions and have all mitigation and pre-warning devices installed and tested to keep you home and loved ones safe.