Townsville’s Trusted Smoke Alarm Company
Smoke Alarm Specialist
Smokey‘s Smoke Alarms is a local business where we look after the locals.
We pride ourselves on our service and professionalism.
We have over 30 years experience in the fire industry, We have extensive knowledge and experience with the smoke alarm legislation.
Are you confused or don’t understand the smoke alarm legislation or the requirement, then let us help you, we can answer your questions and give free advice.
We only supply and install quality smoke alarms to ensure you have no annoying alarms going off in the middle of the night.
Know Where to Install the Smoke Alarms
Under Queensland Legislation, smoke alarms must be installed in all homes. The implementation of new smoke alarm legislation is a staged approach. For detailed information, please refer to the Smoke Alarm Legislation information sheet located on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) website.
Prescribed locations for installing smoke alarms
Where practicable smoke alarms must be placed on the ceiling. Smoke alarms must not be placed:
i) within 300mm of a corner of a ceiling and a wall;
ii) within 300mm of a light fitting;
iii) within400mmofanair-conditioningvent;or iv) within400mmofthebladesofaceilingfan.
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings, and ceilings with exposed beams. Specific requirements are explained in the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.
If impracticable for the prescribed location requirements
to be met (e.g. may be affected by steam from shower
or fumes from cooking), the owner may put the alarm at another location that will provide a warning to occupants of the dwelling.
Only Working Smoke Alarms Saves Lives
MAINTENANCE
How do I keep my smoke alarms working?
REPLACEMENT
Why do I need to replace my smoke alarm?
Smoke alarms can only save lives if they are well maintained » and work properly.
Steps to remember:
» Read the manufacturer instructions. »
» Once a month check the operation of the smoke alarm
by pressing the test button. If you cannot reach the » button easily, use a broom handle.
After 10 years smoke alarms may malfunction and their efficiency compromised with accumulated dust, insects, airborne contaminants and corrosion of the electrical circuitry.
They must be replaced if they are more than 10 years old or if they fail to operate when tested.
A smoke alarm constantly monitors the air 24 hours a day. At the end of 10 years, it has gone through millions of monitoring cycles. After so much use, components may become less reliable. This means as the smoke alarm gets older, the potential of failure increases.
» Keep them clean. Dust and debris can interfere with their operation, so vacuum over and around your smoke alarm regularly.
» Replace removable batteries, if applicable, annually.
» In most models when batteries are low the detector will sound a short ‘BEEP’ every minute or so. This is your reminder to replace the battery.
» Smoke alarms must never be painted.
» Failure to maintain your smoke alarm may lead to
continued unwanted activations.
» If cooking smoke sets off the alarm, do not disable it. Turn on the range fan, open a window or wave a towel near the alarm until the alarm stops beeping. Or use the hush button (if fitted).
» If unwanted alarm activations persist when cooking, consider relocating the smoke alarm or change the range fan to exhaust externally