What we do
- Install new hardwired photoelectric smoke alarms
- Interconnect alarms so they all sound together
- Replace alarms that are past their expiry date
- Fix alarms that chirp, false-alarm or have stopped working
- Test alarms for rental properties and provide a record
Rental properties in the Eastern Suburbs
A large share of homes around Bondi, Randwick, Kensington and Coogee are rented. NSW landlords must keep smoke alarms in working order, check them every year and replace them within the period recommended by the manufacturer. A licensed electrician must repair or replace any hardwired alarm. We work with landlords and property managers to keep this simple.
In multi-level terraces, an alarm is needed on every level, and interconnecting them means an alarm on the ground floor also wakes everyone sleeping upstairs.
Placement matters
Alarms near kitchens and bathrooms cause false alarms, especially in small apartments. We position them to meet the requirements while avoiding nuisance alarms from cooking and shower steam.
Smoke Alarms FAQs
Do smoke alarms need to be hardwired in NSW?
New homes and major renovations need hardwired alarms. In existing homes, battery alarms can be enough, but hardwired, interconnected alarms are more reliable and are what we recommend.
How often should smoke alarms be replaced?
Follow the manufacturer's date. Most alarms should be replaced after about 10 years. The date is printed on the alarm.
Can you handle smoke alarms for several rental properties?
Yes. Property managers can send us a list of addresses, and we can book them in and provide a record for each property.
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Smoke Alarms across the Eastern Suburbs
- Electrician Bondi
- Electrician Bondi Beach
- Electrician Bondi Junction
- Electrician Randwick
- Electrician Coogee
- Electrician Bronte
- Electrician Clovelly
- Electrician Maroubra
- Electrician Kensington
- Electrician Matraville
- Electrician Waverley
- Electrician Woollahra
- Electrician Rose Bay
- Electrician Vaucluse
- Electrician Double Bay
- Electrician Paddington