Quick answer: IllaVolt Electrical supplies and installs smoke alarms across the Illawarra and South Coast, including hard-wired, interconnected photoelectric alarms that meet NSW requirements. Call 0480 005 282 for a free quote.
Working smoke alarms save lives, and NSW law requires them on every level of a home. Whether you’re a homeowner, a landlord, or preparing a property for sale or lease, IllaVolt installs compliant smoke alarms tidily and to standard. We’re fully licensed and insured, licence No. 98471C.
Smoke alarm services we offer
- Supply and installation of photoelectric smoke alarms
- Hard-wired and interconnected alarm systems
- Replacing old or expired alarms
- Landlord and end-of-lease compliance checks
- 240V mains-powered and long-life battery alarms
What does NSW require?
NSW requires at least one working smoke alarm on every storey of a home. Photoelectric alarms are recommended, and interconnected alarms, where every alarm sounds together, are increasingly required for rentals and new work. We’ll advise exactly what your home needs.
Do smoke alarms expire?
Yes. Smoke alarms should be replaced roughly every 10 years, even hard-wired ones, because the sensors degrade. If yours are yellowed or you can’t remember when they went in, it’s worth a check.
Areas we service
We cover the Illawarra and South Coast, from Helensburgh to Nowra, including Wollongong, Figtree, Corrimal, Thirroul, Dapto, Albion Park, Shellharbour, Oak Flats, Kiama and Nowra. See all our service areas.
Frequently asked questions
Do I legally need smoke alarms in NSW?
Yes. NSW requires at least one working smoke alarm on every storey of a home, and interconnected photoelectric alarms are recommended and often required for rentals and new work.
How often should smoke alarms be replaced?
Smoke alarms should be replaced roughly every 10 years, including hard-wired ones, as the sensors degrade over time.
Can you install alarms for a rental property?
Yes. We install compliant alarms and can carry out landlord and end-of-lease smoke alarm compliance checks.
Do you install interconnected alarms?
Yes. We install hard-wired, interconnected photoelectric alarms so every alarm sounds together.
Key takeaways
- NSW law requires working smoke alarms on every storey of a home.
- We install hard-wired, interconnected photoelectric alarms to standard.
- Alarms should be replaced about every 10 years.
- Landlord and end-of-lease compliance checks available, call 0480 005 282.
Related: Safety inspections, Switchboard upgrades, Emergency electrician.
Need smoke alarms installed or checked? Call 0480 005 282 or request a free quote online.