For All The Residential Properties To Have Mains Powered Smoke

1. For All The Residential Properties To Have Mains Powered Smoke

2. Smoke alarms requirements - FAQS • The smoke alarm should be installed before the transfer of ownership. • The smoke alarm should be installed before the property is rented out under a residential tenancy agreement or is even made available for any such rental agreement. • The smoke alarm should be installed when the property is ready and made available to be hired.

3. Smoke alarms renting or hiring If you are someone who owns several properties that you rent and hire out, then let’s take a look at your legal responsibilities w.r.t smoke alarms. • Meets the requirement of Building Code of Australia (BCA) which is applicable at the time of installation. • Is functional and in working order. • Is always connected to the mains power. • Was not installed more than ten years ago. • Always connected to the mains power supply.

4. Maintaining your smoke alarms

5. Regular maintenance of your smoke alarms All the smoke alarms need to be maintained per the Western Australian standards. You need to test and clean the smoke alarms to ensure that there is effective protection. Get in touch with our team of Perth electricians for all your electrical needs. • Test the smoke alarm every month to ensure that the battery and the alarm are operational. • Press the button until you hear the alarm go off. • If you cannot reach there, then you can use a broom handle but you need to be careful as to not to damage the smoke alarm. • Every six months, vacuum your smoke alarm. • Do not cover or paint over the smoke alarms.

6. Installing smoke alarms Your smoke alarms need to be well-placed and in a working condition to be able to be effective and be capable of saving lives. it is required by law to have mains-powered smoke alarms in homes that are being sold, transferred, rented, or hired. It should be placed in: MULTI-LEVEL HOMES • On each level containing bedrooms • On every other level SINGLE LEVEL HOMES (ON OR NEAR CEILINGS) • In all the hallways leading up to the bedrooms. • In absence of a hallway, it should be in areas near the bedroom.

7. Changing Your Smoke Alarm Battery

8. Replace your smoke alarm every 10 years • The smoke alarms may not function well because of insects, collected dust, electrical corrosion, and airborne contaminants. So, please be sure to replace the smoke alarms every ten years. • It is a must to hire a licensed Perth electrician to replace your mains-powered (also known as hard-wired) smoke alarms. • It is recommended to install photoelectric smoke alarms and replace your smoke alarms with this technology because they provide early warning in case of a fire at home and residential premises. • If you have ionization smoke alarms, make sure to upgrade to photoelectric smoke alarms for more safety.

9. RESPONSE ELECTRICIANS - YOUR PERTH ELECTRICIANS Address: 45 SAINT GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH, WA, Website: www.responseelectricianperth.com.au Email: info@rfes.com.au Phone: (08) 9106 9197