Your Smoke Alarm
The early warning provided by smoke alarms has been responsible for saving lives and properties across Australia.
Smoke alarms are designed to protect you while you are sleeping. Install smoke alarms in positions that will wake all occupants in the home and give them time to evacuate. Fire Services recommend photo-electric smoke
alarms be installed in every sleeping area.
Remember, smoke alarms may not be heard by young children, persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, sound sleepers and people who have recently used alcohol or medications. You must alert them to a fire and help them escape to safety.
All Fire Services support the the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council on
Position of Smoke Alarms.
For more information about smoke alarms in your home, see below:
Replacing your smoke alarm
Fire Services recommend that you replace your smoke alarm (both battery powered and 240v hard-wired types) after ten years as it may start to fail after this period. A year of manufacture date is displayed on all smoke alarms.
