Two Reasons People Ignore Smoke Alarm Compliance And Why You Should Never Do The Same
Smoke alarm compliance should be a must for every building in Australia, with fires claiming many lives each year. Smoke alarms have been mandatory in Aussie homes since 1997, and new legislation was introduced in January this year for all landlords of QLD rental properties to shift to interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms and have them placed on every level of a home, and in every bedroom. Yet, an alarming proportion of the population still does not meet compliance standards. We take a look at why this may occur and, most importantly, why you should make every effort to stay compliant with smoke detection devices.
‘It Will Never Happen To Me’ Mindset
The biggest mistake made by people who neglect smoke alarm compliance is thinking, ‘It will never happen to me’. Fires claim lives each year, and studies show that in many cases it happens while people are asleep. Having a smoke detector in every bedroom is mandatory as the device will pick up on smoke signals before a sleeping individual and give you enough time to get to safety. Do not fall into the trap of complacency, as a fire can start when it’s most unexpected, from faulty cabling, candles, a stove left on, or other reasons.
Smoke Alarm Compliance Prices
Another reason that many people neglect to keep up with smoke alarm compliance regulations is that they fear a hefty price tag. However, no price can be attached to the lives of your loved ones. New government regulations require all new smoke alarms to be photoelectric and interconnected, which may mean a significant amount of rewiring, and in some cases, this can be costly. However, if your alarm is less than ten years old, it may not need to be replaced. By making use of a local smoke alarm business, you may be able to get an affordable package that includes professional electrical wiring and other compliance services.
Prioritising Smoke Alarm Compliance Is Easier Than You Thought
So you see, there really is no valid reason for ignoring smoke alarm compliance when you consider the danger posed by fires and the safety that comes with a professionally installed smoke alarm (unless you want “detector” here for SEO purposes) . Consult a local company that specialises in smoke alarms to advise you on compliance measures and test that your batteries and sensors are in good working order so they perform optimally in the case of a fire emergency.
Contact Pacific Smoke Alarms in Burleigh Heads, QLD, for professional smoke alarm installation, battery replacement, testing and more. We will help you stay on top of smoke alarm compliance and advise you on how to maintain your smoke detectors for maximum working benefit.