Why Working Smoke Alarms Are a Must in Every Home

Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety devices in your home. They’re your first line of defence in the event of a fire, giving you and your family precious time to evacuate before things get out of hand. In fact, properly installed and working smoke alarms can double your chances of surviving a house fire.

What You Need to Know

In New South Wales, it’s the law to have smoke alarms installed on every level of your home. These alarms must be photoelectric and hardwired (with a battery backup), especially in newly built or renovated properties. But having smoke alarms isn’t enough, they need to be tested regularly, batteries replaced as needed, and old units swapped out every 10 years.

Tips for Homeowners

1. Test monthly by pressing the “TEST” button.

2. Clean regularly to avoid dust build-up that could affect performance.

3. Replace batteries yearly unless you have a long-life lithium battery.

4. Replace the unit entirely every 10 years, even if it still seems to work.

Need Help?

At Xceed Electrical, we install and test smoke alarms across Sydney to make sure your home is safe and compliant. Whether you’re building, renovating, or just want peace of mind, we can help with reliable, up-to-code smoke alarm installations.

Book your smoke alarm check today because your family’s safety is worth it.