RS Electrical Group
Smoke Alarm Installation and Replacement Perth
RSEG provides smoke alarm installation, replacement and testing for homes, rental properties and suitable residential developments across the Perth metropolitan area. Based in Southern River, our licensed electricians can replace expired or faulty alarms, install additional alarms and assess whether existing devices are positioned and connected appropriately.
Working smoke alarms provide early warning of a fire, giving occupants more time to leave the property. RSEG installs mains powered smoke alarms with battery backup, including photoelectric alarms recommended by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. We can also install compatible interconnected alarms so that when one device detects smoke, the other connected alarms sound throughout the home.
Western Australian homes must have compliant smoke alarms before transfer of ownership, sale, rent or hire, including short term rental accommodation. The alarms must comply with the building requirements that applied when they were installed, remain in working order, be permanently connected to mains power and be less than ten years old. Limited battery powered alternatives may be permitted where running concealed mains wiring is not reasonably possible.
RSEG can assist homeowners, landlords, property managers and sellers with:
New smoke alarm installation
Replacement of alarms approaching or exceeding ten years
Mains powered photoelectric alarms
Interconnected smoke alarm systems
Faulty or chirping alarms
Replacement of damaged alarm bases
Alarm positioning and coverage
Smoke alarms during renovations and extensions
Rental property smoke alarm maintenance
Electrical fault assessment affecting alarms
Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, cleaned at least annually and replaced every ten years. Alarms using replaceable nine volt backup batteries generally require a new battery each year.
Only a licensed electrical contractor may connect or disconnect a mains powered smoke alarm. RSEG provides the applicable electrical safety documentation for qualifying installation work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a read through some of the frequently asked questions we get asked every day as electricians and if you’re still needing help, please get in touch on our contact us page!
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All smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years because their sensing performance can deteriorate over time.
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Homes being sold, rented or hired generally require alarms permanently connected to mains power. Limited ten-year battery alternatives may be permitted where concealed wiring cannot reasonably be installed.
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Yes. DFES recommends photoelectric alarms for residential use.
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Interconnection requirements depend on when the home was constructed or altered. Homes built after 1 May 2015 require interconnected alarms.
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Test each alarm monthly by pressing and holding its test button until the alarm sounds.
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Common causes include a low backup battery, dust, a fault or the alarm reaching the end of its service life.
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The landlord or property owner is responsible for ensuring the alarms are installed, maintained, working and less than ten years old.
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Yes. Only a licensed electrical contractor may connect or disconnect mains-powered alarms.
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The required locations depend on the dwelling’s classification and layout. In houses, alarms are generally required near bedrooms and on every storey.
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RSEG provides the applicable certificate for qualifying electrical installation work. The documentation required depends on the precise installation or replacement completed.
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