Working Smoke Alarms Will Save Lives!

Installing a smoke alarm in hallways, living areas, and importantly, each bedroom (sleeping area) of your home has proven to save lives in the event of a fire emergency. 

So if you have a smoke alarm sitting in a box waiting to be installed - this is not going to save you or your loved ones lives!  Install it now!

Installation of a smoke alarm is quick and easy - follow the manufacturer's instructions.  As smoke rises mounting the smoke alarm in the middle of the ceiling of a room is recommended.

Test the smoke alarm monthly.  Vaccum to remove dust each 6 months at the same time you change the battery.

There are two main types of smoke alarms using two different processes to detect smoke.  One is designed to detect particulates from a smoldering fires (Photoelectric) and the other detects particulates from a free burning fire (Ionisation).  Studies have shown that ionisation smoke alarms (in some instances) have not activated and alerted occupants.  Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect particles from a smoldering fire and are only a few seconds behind the ionisation smoke alarm in detecting particles from a free burning fire.

WE THEREFORE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR SMOKE ALARMS BE UPGRADED TO PHOTOELECTRIC OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH.

When purchasing smoke alarms ensure that the packaging displays the Australian Standards.