Our professional team based in High Wycombe is experienced in installing smoke detectors across homes and businesses around Perth. We ensure all installations are fully compliant with Australian standards and regulations to ensure your home or workplace is as safe as possible in the event of an emergency. While installing your smoke alarm, our team follows Western Australian safety requirements, such as:
These are just some of the safety requirements set out by Western Australian law which must be followed while installing or replacing a smoke alarm. Above all, all installations must be carried out by a licensed electrician.
Replacing your smoke alarms is just as important as having them installed. The WA law requires all smoke alarms to be replaced every 10 years, from the date that the alarm was manufactured. This ensures all alarms are fully functional in the event of a life-threatening emergency.
The cost of installing a smoke alarm in Perth ranges between $150 – $350 per unit, depending on several factors, such as:
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For a free quote on a smoke alarm installation, contact our friendly and experienced team of licensed electricians today.
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FAQS
Photoelectric alarms are the type generally used and required in WA homes, as they pick up slow, smouldering fires faster than older-style alarms.
It needs to be kept a few metres back from cooking appliances, otherwise cooking smoke or steam can set it off. A heat alarm is often used instead in small kitchens.
As a general rule, you need one on each level of the house and in hallways that have connecting bedrooms.
Yes, compliant smoke alarms are required before a property is sold or a new tenant moves in. This is one of the most common reasons people get their alarms checked or upgraded.
It's worth pressing the test button once a month and giving the alarm a light vacuum every six months to keep dust out of the sensor. If your home attracts more dust than usual, it is best to clean your smoke alarm more regularly; every three months instead of six.
