Smoke Alarm
& Safety Switch Inspections
Both safety switches & smoke alarms need to be tested regularly to ensure they are working correctly.
Over time dust, debris and moisture can build up causing the safety switch or smoke alarm to slow or fail altogether.
Smoke alarm compliance QLD are licensed electricians who can carry out both smoke alarm and safety switch testing in accordance with the government legislation. We can also set up regular monitoring programs for your properties to ensure you stay compliant with legislation.
Switchboard units
Installed on the main switchboard, these provide complete installation protection or selected circuit protection
Power point units
Inbuilt into a standard power point, these provide single point or single circuit protection
Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms are only protective when they are installed correctly. A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. household smoke detectors, also known as smoke alarms, generally issue an audible or visual alarm from the detector itself and any other interlinked detector.
Smoke alarms have come a long way since the first automatic electric fire alarm that was patented in 1890. From January 1, 2022, all dwellings sold or leased in Queensland must be fitted with interconnecting photoelectric smoke alarms.
Photoelectric smoke alarms/detectors contain a source of infrared, visible or ultraviolet light, a lens and a photoelectric receiver to detect particles of smoke and air-borne dust associated with fire and are highly effective at detecting smoldering fires.
Safety Switches
A safety switch is an electrical safety device specifically designed to provide a high level of personal protection from electric shocks. Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit and automatically shut off the electricity supply when current is detected leaking.
Leaks can occur through faulty switches, wiring or electrical appliances. This helps prevent the chance of a leaking current flowing to earth though a person and electrocuting them. If a safety switch detects even the smallest irregularity in power supply, it will switch the power off within 10 to 15 milliseconds to prevent electric shocks.
Safety switches are an insurance against electric shock and are designed to prevent injury or death. However, nothing is failsafe and safety switches should be regularly checked. Just like a smoke detector or other safety device, if it is not working properly, it cannot protect you.