Stay Safe: Upgrading Smoke Alarms for Better Protection

When it comes to fire safety in your home, a properly functioning smoke alarm system is your first line of defence. Fires can spread quickly which can leave you little time to escape. The difference between life and death can be just a few seconds. By upgrading smoke alarms, you are ensuring the highest level of protection for your family by complying with Queensland’s latest fire safety regulations.

At Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical, we are committed to keeping Brisbane residents safe. Read on as we look at why you should upgrade your smoke alarms, the current legislation, installation requirements, and maintenance tips to ensure your smoke alarms are ready when you need them most.

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Why Smart Smoke Alarms Are a Game Changer for Home Safety

Smoke alarms are non-negotiable when it comes to keeping your home and your loved ones safe. Smoke alarms play a critical role in providing early warnings in case of fire. However, traditional smoke alarms are being outpaced by the latest in home safety technology: smart smoke alarms.

Smart smoke alarms are advanced systems that offer a host of benefits that make them a must-have for any modern home. Read on as we look at the top reasons to upgrade your smoke alarm system.

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Your One-Stop Shop: Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical

As our world is becoming increasingly expensive, finding reliable, efficient, and affordable electrical services in Brisbane for your home or business is crucial. Electrical upgrades for lighting and appliances save you money as well as adding solar panels to your home and business.

We at Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical are a long-standing service in Brisbane offering a comprehensive range of services to meet all your electrical needs. With over 15 years of dedicated service, we have earned our stellar reputation as the go-to contractor for air conditioning installation, air conditioner servicing, and electrical services in Brisbane and its surroundings. Read on to learn how our services can help to save you money.

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The New Smoke Alarm Legislation

Australia’s firefighting agency (NSW) records at least 4500 cases of residential fires every year. The risk of death in such home fires increases two-fold if you don’t have a working smoke alarm system. This trend in fires may have influenced the enactment of the new Smoke alarm legislation in QLD.

An understanding of these legal changes is essential for residential property owners and electrical services providers in Brisbane. Here are some insights on the New QLD smoke alarm legislation that affects all residential dwellings in Queensland.

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WARNING! Smoke Alarm Installation Has Changed

Smoke Alarm Installation

SMOKE ALARM LAWS IN QUEENSLAND HAVE CHANGED

The new legislation specifies that all Queensland dwellings will be required to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms, in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling and on every level From 1 January 2022 in all domestic dwellings leased and sold.

What does this mean?
Photoelectric is the newest technology and method used to detect smoke.
Interconnected means hardwired/connected to a home electrical system with a battery backup power supply.

Upgrade yours NOW before 30th June 2019 and receive a complimentary service on a standard split system in the same dwelling.
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