Smoke Alarms

JK Electrical will always puts safety first and therefore ensure smoke alarms comply with the Standard AS 3786-2014 and smoke alarm systems installed comply with current legislation.

Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Photoelectric smoke alarms, also known as optical or photo-optical, detect visible particles of combustion. Research indicates that these types of smoke alarms are generally more effective across a wider range of fires experienced in homes. They respond quicker to smouldering fires and the dense smoke given off by foam filled furnishings or overheated PVC wiring.

Advantages

  • Good for smouldering fire and dense smoke
  • Not as prone to cooking nuisance alarms
  • Contain no radioactive material
  • Suitable for general use

Your protection against fire increases with the quality and type of smoke alarm that is installed. 

In Australia, it has been proven that smoke detectors save thousands of lives each year, and as such, are required in all homes.

In an effort to improve safety for homeowners and tenants, the Queensland Government is rolling out new legislation for smoke alarms in homes.

In Queensland, From 1 January 2022, landlords must install interconnected smoke alarms in residential rental properties. When one goes off, they all go off, giving everyone extra time to escape.

All other dwellings must transition to full compliance by 2027. Don’t leave it to the last minute you could save a life.

From 1 January 2027, all existing private homes, townhouses and units will require photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms. These must be either a hardwired (eg. 240v) or non-removable 10 year battery powered type alarm. The legislation requires smoke alarms must be installed in the following locations:

  • on each storey
  • in each bedroom
  • in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling
  • if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other parts of the storey; and
  • if there are no bedrooms on a storey, at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.