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What are the top smoke alarm requirements for Gold Coast homes

We live in such a beautiful and vast country, surrounded by beautiful seas and bush land. However, we can easily forget how devastating and powerful this country can be as well. Not even two years ago, some of the strongest and most ferocious fires took over large parts of Eastern Australia, and it annihilated everything in its path. Whether we like to acknowledge it or not, fires are the most devastating disaster that Australia has to offer, and they can happen in an instant. You need to do everything and anything you can to prepare for fires, whether it be bushfires or house fire. The evolution of smoke alarms has saved many lives, and now new laws are pushing to ensure it is kept this way. Smoke alarms are often neglected as they can malfunction and be frustrating, however it can literally be the difference between life and death. Here are the top smoke alarm requirements for Gold Coast homes.

As mentioned above, smoke alarms are easy to forget about when thinking of things to upgrade or check around the home. The truth is, it should be made a priority as it gives you and whoever else in the home a better chance of survival. Also, the use of electric blankets, heaters and dryers also increase the chances of house fires in the colder months, along with bushfires in the hotter months…you can see the importance of being as prepared as possible.

New Legislation

In January 2017, new legislation came into effect, requiring homes and dwelling throughout all of Gold Coast and QLD to install new or upgrade their smoke alarm system by 2027. This new legislation aims to provide a more effective smoke alarm system for everyone in the home, not just in the room where the fire has been detected. This is completed by using advanced, photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms installed throughout the house. These new styles of alarms are much more effective in early detection of fire, giving you that vital extra time to exit the house.

Installation of new alarms

As mentioned above, these new alarm systems must be in your home by 2027. The reality is, the sooner they are in, the better. They are more effective and can save lives. The best way to speak to your electrician on the Gold Coast, who can source the alarms and install them safely. This is not a task you can do on your own, so sourcing your electrician is a must.

How do they work?

These new smoke alarms are rather technical, however simply put, this is how the operate:

Every smoke alarm is interconnected with each other. This means that if a fire is detected anywhere in the house, every alarm is triggered. This means that all members of the household will be alerted, regardless of if the fire is near them or not. This is much more advanced and safer, giving everybody the best chance to escape unharmed.

If you do not have them installed, speak to your electrician on the Gold Coast to get them in sooner rather than later.

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