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Early warning saves lives. A properly installed smoke detector is one of the most critical safety systems in any home.
At Electrx, we install smoke detectors that meet all Victorian safety regulations and give your household the best chance of detecting danger before it escalates.

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Why Choose Us For Smoke Detectors

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Whether you’re replacing outdated alarms, renovating, or upgrading to a hardwired interconnected system, our licensed electricians ensure your detectors are installed correctly, positioned for maximum coverage, and fully compliant.

Why Professional Smoke Alarm Installation Matters

Smoke detectors are not a set-and-forget device. If they’re installed in the wrong location, poorly wired, or past their use-by date, they may fail when you need them most.

With Electrx, you can expect:

  • Installation of photoelectric smoke alarms (recommended by Fire Rescue Victoria)
  • Hardwired systems with battery backup for added reliability
  • Correct detector placement in line with AS 3786:2014
  • Interconnected detectors so all alarms trigger at once
  • Full testing and demonstration to ensure your system is operational

Our team works across homes, apartments, and rental properties, coordinating with landlords and property managers where required.
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Smoke Alarm Compliance in Victoria

Under Victorian law, all homes must have:

  • A working smoke detector on every level
  • Photoelectric smoke alarms installed in new builds and renovations
  • Hardwired alarms in homes built after 1997
  • Battery-powered alarms only allowed in older homes (pre-1997) that haven’t been renovated

Electrx helps you stay compliant, avoid fines, and most importantly protect your family.

Why Choose Electrx?

  • Licensed electricians with experience in residential and rental installations
  • Up-to-date on all Victorian fire safety laws and building codes
  • High-quality, tamper-proof, Australian Standards-approved alarms
  • Clear quotes, fast turnaround, and minimal disruption during install

Proper installation of smoke detectors is crucial to ensure maximum coverage and effectiveness.
Make a call right away for smoke detector installation for your Melbourne property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years, even if they still beep during testing. Over time, the internal sensor degrades and may fail to detect smoke effectively.

Photoelectric alarms are more responsive to slow, smouldering fires — the type most common in homes. That’s why they’re now recommended and required in many Australian states, including Victoria.

It’s recommended. While Victorian law requires alarms on every level, adding detectors near bedrooms and in hallways increases early detection and allows more time to evacuate safely.

Yes. We install hardwired or wireless interconnected systems so that when one alarm sounds, all alarms in the home are triggered — ensuring everyone in the property is alerted immediately.

We ensure our client peace of mind by knowing that their smoke detector systems are functioning correctly and can detect potential hazards with precision.
Contact us today to schedule your smoke detector installation, testing and maintenance services and ensure the safety of your home or business.

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