Smoke alarm compliance in Victoria has tightened significantly in recent years. For any property being sold, leased, or substantially renovated, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms are now a legal requirement — and the fines for non-compliance are substantial.
We handle the full job: site inspection, supply of compliant photoelectric alarms, installation in all required locations, interconnection (so all alarms sound when one triggers), and a written compliance certificate. Landlords and conveyancers regularly rely on us to get properties compliant before settlement or tenancy.
Don’t leave it to the last minute — we’re often called in by sellers the week before settlement when their conveyancer flags an issue. Book early and avoid the stress.
From 1 January 2022, all homes being sold, leased, or significantly renovated must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms installed in all bedrooms, hallways, and between sleeping areas and the rest of the dwelling.
Victorian law requires photoelectric alarms — they detect slow, smouldering fires more effectively. Ionisation alarms (the older disc-shaped type) are no longer compliant for new installations.
Smoke alarms have a 10-year lifespan. After that, the sensor degrades and the unit must be replaced — regardless of whether it still beeps during a test.
Yes — hardwired smoke alarm installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician. Battery-only alarms can be self-installed, but hardwired interconnected alarms are the compliant standard for most properties.
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