Smoke Alarm Installation and Maintenance
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Protect your home and loved ones with reliable smoke alarm solutions. At AMAC Electrical, we specialise in supplying, installing, and maintaining hardwired photoelectric smoke alarms that are proven to save lives in the event of a house fire. Trust our team to enhance your home’s safety and give you peace of mind.
Why Do Smoke Alarms Need to be Hardwired?
Having multiple alarms with battery backup creates the best safety net to ensure that:
- Smoke will be detected as soon as possible before being dissipated through the home
- Residents are always in an appropriate proximity to an alarm to be sufficiently alerted to smoke
- There are multiple detection points in the event of an alarm failure
Smoke alarms have been so successful in reducing the number of deaths resulting from house fires that the Queensland government has introduced new smoke alarm compliance laws for both homeowners and landlords.
For Landlords and Property Managers
Keep your tenants safe and your properties compliant. It is now law for rental properties to have working hardwired smoke alarms. AMAC Electrical can install hardwired smoke alarms across your entire property portfolio.
Your Legal Responsibility
Landlords are responsible for the installation of smoke alarms that comply with new Smoke Alarm legislation, introduced on the 1st of January 2017. The legislation was updated and made effective from the 1st of January 2022 for any new lease or lease renewal after that date.
Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago, as well as any smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms that comply with Australian Standard 3786–2014.
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.
Within 30 days before the start of a tenancy in a domestic dwelling, the lessor/landlord must test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling.
During a tenancy in a domestic dwelling, the tenant must test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling, at least once every 12 months.
For Homeowners
January 2027 Deadline
January 2027 is the deadline for all homes to have working interconnected smoke alarms installed. Get ahead of the incoming law and have hardwired smoke alarms installed now. You can rest easy knowing that your family is protected by a system of Australian Standard-compliant smoke alarms. No more risking that batteries may or may not be working. AMAC Electrical can supply and install hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms in your home today.
Your Responsibility Since 2017
Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms which comply with Australian Standards (AS) 3786-2014. (Note: the date should be stamped on the back)
Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately.
Existing hardwired smoke alarms that need replacement must be replaced with a hardwired photoelectric smoke alarm
Your Responsibility From 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.
Areas we serve:
Darra · Ipswich · Forest Lake · Jindalee · Karalee · Ripley · Springfield · Wacol · Oxley
Selling your home
All homes or units being sold or leased, or existing leases renewed, will require hardwired photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms. Non-removable 10-year battery smoke alarms can be installed in place.
The obligations on property sellers are triggered by the date the initial sale contract is signed.
When a contract of sale is signed after the 31/12/21, the seller is obligated to upgrade the dwelling to the updated interconnected domestic smoke alarm standard prior to the dwelling being transferred.
Have Hardwired Smoke Alarms Installed Now
- Request a call from AMAC Electrical
- A qualified electrician will discuss your needs and book in your job.
- An AMAC technician will supply and fit new Australian-compliant photoelectric smoke alarms to your home.
- You will receive an invoice and compliance certificate via email.
Why choose AMAC Electrical?
Genuine products with reliable manufacturers warranties
AMAC Electrical uses high-quality products with genuine warranties. We trust industry tried and tested brands like Clipsal and Hager to help us deliver the best service to our customers.
A Professional Team that Cares for Your Space
Having tradespeople in your home can be challenging. The AMAC Team goes above and beyond to respect and care for your space. We will make every effort to not disrupt your day and to leave your site clean and tidy.
Fast & Flawless
We understand that you just want it fixed. Whether it’s a repair or a new install, the AMAC Team will get it done right. Our friendly, knowledgeable electricians travel with fully stocked service vehicles which enable us to complete your job without leaving the site in search of parts. That means you get your space back quickly and we're out of your hair. There will be no trail of tradie destruction, as we clean up the site and leave your home as we found it.
Friendly Team of Master Electricians
AMAC Electrical strive to be industry leaders. As Master Electricians we hold ourselves to a higher standard. We are quality assured, trusted experts. Members of Master Electricians Australia, AMAC are backed by expert technical advice with a world-class safety system. Master Electricians are quality assured and trusted experts.
Delivering outstanding Service
You can trust AMAC to turn up when they say they will. You can even track your service vehicle so you know exactly when we are en-route and when to expect us. Our team members are friendly and professional, and we are always happy to answer your questions and share our knowledge
First-class workmanship & lifetime warranty
With over 30 years of combined experience, the AMAC Team takes pride in delivering outstanding workmanship. So much so, that we offer a lifetime workmanship warranty to complement existing product warranties.
Here's What Our Customers Say
On Time, Knowledgeable and Well-Presented
We’ve used AMAC a few times now and will continue to use them. Staff are On Time, Knowledgeable and well presented. Our aircon now is whisper quiet after a service thanks Aaron and your crew for a job well done.
AMAC Electrical are Awesome & Friendly
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AMAC Electrical are efficient & responsive
Aaron was great, he was quick to get his team onto the job. He followed up checking in to ensure we were happy with what was done. Aaron was an absolute pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend AMAC Electrical enough.