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Smoke Alarm Installation Brisbane
The strong fire safety legislation in Brisbane showcases the government’s commitment to ensure every residential property in Brisbane has a functioning smoke alarm/ detector by 2027. And, we at Connex Electrical, are with Brisbane homeowners every step of the way.
Our licensed team of electricians is always updated about new safety codes and carries out installations in compliance with them. We operate all over Brisbane including North lakes, Aspley, Burpengary , Morayfield and Redcliffe.
A standard smoke alarm goes off at 3100 Hz or 85 dB within three meters. It’s efficient in alarming an average person. There are two mechanisms by which a standard smoke alarm works.
This type of alarm is best at detecting small, smoldering fires, which is how house fires start. A light beam and a small sensor are fitted inside the detector. As smoke enters the device, the light beam gets interrupted and triggers the alarm.
An Ionizing smoke alarm is more efficient at detecting fast fires. Rapidly moving fire contains combustion particles, which easily get caught with an Ionization technology. One thing that makes Ionizing alarms preferable to their photoelectric counterparts is the low price point.
However, the new fire safety legislation demands that households install a photoelectric smoke alarm.
Standard smoke alarms are great, but they are not for everyone. If you or any of your family members are deaf, an alarm going off won’t alert them. That’s why specialized smoke alarms were designed.
These smoke alarms come with vibrating pads that you can keep under the pillow, mattress, or couch. When the detector catches smoke, it triggers the alarm and sends a vibration to those pads. That way, hard-of-hearing people can get alerted during a fire emergency.
Strobing light smoke alarms use flashing strobe lights instead of vibration. The initial fire detection strategy is the same as any other smoke alarm. But to catch attention, the alarm radiates strobing lights that are easily visible to anyone inside the house.
If you want extra safety measures, you can even ask for a combined smoke alarm. These types of alarms are capable of alerting people using more than one method. Especially, if you have hard-of-hearing family members, we suggest you go the extra mile to ensure they are 100% protected.
Yes, the overall cost of installation gets higher if you choose specialized or interconnected smoke alarms. These advanced smoke detectors require additional wiring, set-up, configuration, and workmanship. But there’s nothing to worry about. You can get a free estimate of the total cost right now with us without any hidden fee included.
Also, if you are covered by NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and My Aged Care, most of the cost will be taken care of by the Government. That makes the installation process way cheaper than a standard one.
Smoke alarms can save lives in the face of an emergency. That’s why people should be more meticulous in choosing the best team of electricians for this crucial task. Here’s why Connex Electrical is the best place to go for smoke alarm installation in Brisbane.
Many times installing smoke alarms by non-certified electricians gets people in trouble. There are so many rules and regulations to abide by to ensure the smoke alarms are placed correctly. If you want to avoid future hassle, put your trust in Brisbane’s most efficient and qualified electrician- Connex Electrical.
It’s always better to let local certified electricians do the installation for you. Local teams are well aware of the Australian Standard (AS 3786-2014) that stipulates all the do’s and don’ts of smoke alarm installation. Our seasoned team of professionals keeps up with new laws to provide you with the most updated guidelines.
Connex Electrical understands how crucial an interconnected alarm system is for disabled people. For houses where both people with different disabilities live, we try to install one centralized smoke detector connected with various others across the house. So, if one of them detects a smoldering fire, immediately every alarm in the house goes off.
Sometimes the real cost of an installation exceeds far beyond what you were initially told about. Connex Electrical strongly condemns such practices. We are Brisbane’s most trustworthy electrical company when it comes to pricing strategy.
All the services along with the per-hour cost are detailed on the website. Also, you get to consult with us first and get an estimated cost for the total project before booking. And, you pay exactly what you signed up for.
Usually, wired smoke alarms last for 10 years. But if it’s a battery-powered or a combined detector, the lifespan gets reduced to 5-7 years. It’s important to keep up with the expiry date and replace the system before it expires. If your alarm doesn’t show an expiry date, you need to replace it right away.
Fire safety codes in Brisbane outline the acceptable distance between smoke alarms and other home appliances. For example, smoke alarms should have a minimum distance of 300 mm from light fittings and 400 mm from ceiling blades. If you avoided these rules while installing, you must opt for an upgrade.
According to the laws stipulated by Brisbane’s local authority, every house should have a photoelectric standard smoke alarm. So, in case, your one is ionized, it’s time to replace it.
We start by knowing our customer’s requirements from their mouth. Where are they from, what’s the local fire safety code in that area, and how big is the house, are some of the questions we figured out in this meeting.
The next thing we do is check out the house in person. Our team accesses the property meticulously to calculate how many alarms would suffice. If the client is deaf, we further discuss which specialized alarm system will suit best. It’s all about perfection.
Despite knowing which smoke alarms the client wants, we warn them about the safety codes of their neighborhood and what kind of trouble they can get into in the future. No matter how heartbreaking it is, we don’t want our customers to get involved in unnecessary legal issues because of violating these codes. Another thing we keep in mind is the client’s budget. Especially if the customer is hard of hearing, sticking by the alarm options covered within NDIS is mandatory.
Installation can be easy to complex depending on the type of house you live in. Sometimes customers don’t want the alarm system on the ceiling, especially if it’s an apartment. That’s when we suggest battery-powered wireless alarms. However, the safest option is wiring alarms through the main electrical lines of your house.
Smoke alarms despite having a long lifespan need frequent cleaning. We, at Connex Electrical, are always ready to react to any malfunctioning complaint. It falls under our emergency & maintenance service. Book this service to get the alarms checked by experts for any upgrade or repair.
The electrical project will be completed on time and right the first time, this saves you money and time.
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