SMOKE ALARM SAFETY TESTING
Don't Wait for Disaster to Strike. Get Your Smoke Alarms Tested!
Smoke Alarm Testing & Servicing On the Sunshine Coast
Smoke Alarms Testing & Maintenance Services
The objective of smoke alarms is to detect smoke and warn people in the event of fire. A fire alarm system must be activated and in good working condition to ensure protection of your family in the event of a fire.
Also, most smoke alarms are powered by a battery. We can’t predict when the battery is going to die, that is why they need to be checked regularly with regular smoke alarm testing.
Smoke alarms save lives and that’s why at The 99 People we insist and recommend to test, complete a smoke alarm service and change batteries at least once a year.
At The 99 People we are experts in smoke alarm testing and we work in home and businesses across the Sunshine Coast. We’ll take care of your smoke alarm testing and servicing all around the Sunshine Coast and suburbs.
- Compliance report provided for rental properties
- Safe and controlled procedures
- Fully licensed and comprehensive insurance
- Flexible appointments. We work on Saturdays too!
- Friendly and professional team
- 4.9 Star average rating on Facebook and Google
- 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed
SMOKE ALARMS TESTING SERVICES
Smoke Alarms Testing - Packages to Suit Your Needs
- Inspect smoke alarms to ensure they are activeTest smoke alarms with "real" smokeEnsure smoke alarms are note not in dead areasClean smoke alarms sensorReplace smoke alarms batteriesFull compliance report of all services
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Smoke Alarms
Single Storey Home
- Inspect smoke alarms to ensure they are active
- Test smoke alarms with "real" smoke
- Ensure smoke alarms are not in dead areas
- Clean smoke alarms sensor
- Replace smoke alarms batteries
- Full compliance report of service for rental properties
Smoke Alarms
Double Storey Home
- All services included in the Standard Package
- All services carried out on second storey
- Full compliance report of all services
When Should I Service My Smoke Alarm?
We recommend that you service your smoke alarm regularly – typically once every six months (or more frequently, depending on usage). In addition, it’s important to replace your batteries once per year or whenever they start to run low. This will help ensure that your fire detector is always operational and ready for action if needed.
⚠️ QLD Smoke Alarm Regulations
Queensland smoke alarm legislation has recently changed.
If you are selling a house in Queensland, you must comply with the new Queensland smoke alarm laws. If you don’t, then the buyer can penalise you .15% of the contract price at settlement.
If you are a landlord, then you must comply by the next lease renewal from 1-1-22 or before a new lease commences from 1-1-22.
The requirements are:
- All Queensland dwellings must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms and hallways that connect bedrooms.
- Smoke alarms older than 10 years must be replaced.
- Faulty smoke alarms must be immediately replaced.
- Any smoke alarm fitted after 1st January 2017 must be photoelectric and compliant with Australian Standard 3786-2014.
SMOKE ALARMS SERVICE
Do You Own a Rental Property?
As you may already know, Landlords are required by law to test and clean each smoke alarm in the dwelling at least once every 12 months. The smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately.
The 99 People smoke alarms testing and maintenance services will provide you with a full compliance report for rental properties to ensure you comply with the law, and you have the compliance report to prove it.
If you have other services that you need done in your property, such as pest control or air conditioning cleaning we can offer discounts for packages of different services.
IMPORTANCE OF SMOKE ALARMS
Why Use Photoelectric Smoke Alarms?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are an important safety tool for any home or business. They protect from smoke and heat detection and are a vital early warning system for fires.
Photoelectric smoke alarms take advantage of light-scattering technology that is highly sensitive to smoke particles, making them much faster and more reliable than traditional detectors. These smoke alarms can detect smoke quickly and sound an alarm if smoke concentrations exceed the pre-set levels, allowing people plenty of time to leave their homes in the case of a fire.
This technology is also safer than its traditional counterparts as it uses less electricity, meaning less chance of false alarms from cooking or other activities. In short, photoelectric smoke alarms offer superior protection against fires while still being energy efficient – making them a must-have for anyone looking to ensure their family’s wellbeing.
How to Know if Your Smoke Alarm is Defective
Smoke alarms are essential for safety, but if a smoke alarm is defective, it can be dangerous. Therefore, it is important that you verify that smoke alarms are working properly regularly. To do this, you should test smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button and listening to the alarm to ensure it is loud and clear. If the smoke alarm does not sound when tested, then replace it immediately with a new smoke alarm and check its expiration date to be sure.
Additionally, smoke alarms should be replaced when they reach their expected lifetime of around 8-10 years. Keep in mind that smoke alarms installed in kitchens or near bathrooms may need to be replaced more frequently due to potential exposure to steam and cooking smoke during everyday activities.
By following these steps, you can ensure that any smoke alarms within your home are working correctly, so you can rest assured that your family is safe from fire hazards.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say
People are at the heart of what we do; we like to ensure that everyone is happy with our services. Here’s why our customers give us 5 stars.
Highly recommend. Had so many quotes for my ac clean. This one tops it. Fast, easy to deal with, great communication, great clean, process, on time and was so easy. Thanks guys. Awesome job. See you again next year. 😊
A very worthwhile exercise. The 99 Team kept in touch leading up to the visit and showed up on time. Eric was very professional, polite and efficient. He explained what he was going to do and got straight into it. Eric cleaned all the units impeccably and ensured no furniture or floorings got wet in the process. He cleaned up all work areas and ensured any residual drops were wiped up. Thanks Eric and the 99 Team for an excellent job!
Very good communication about time of arrival. Jonelle was friendly and professional. A very efficient job of cleaning our air conditioner unit completed. Very happy with the service and highly recommend this company.
Straightforward to deal with, good service, would definitely use again.
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Other Services We Offer
The 99 People can take care of all services in just one visit. Save time managing multiple appointments and save money as discounts are offered for multiple services booked at the same address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What smoke alarm should I install?
What are the testing and maintenance requirements for smoke alarms?
What is required by law regarding smoke alarms?
Are smoke alarms compulsory in rental properties?
Why Photoelectric smoke alarms?
How do I know if my smoke alarm is faulty?
Does the ‘test’ button really test the alarm?
The test button causes a reflective material to go in front of the light emitting eiode (LED), causing light to scatter throughout the sensing chamber similarly to the way smoke particles would. This tests the unit completely, not just the battery.
SAFETY NOTE: Never test your smoke alarm with real smoke!
Why am I getting a false alarm when I can't see smoke?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are less likely to false alarm. There are five main reasons that smoke alarms would activate for no apparent reason.
They are near or past their ten-year life.
The backup battery requires replacement.
The wrong type of smoke alarm has been selected for the location.
They have a build-up of dust, insects or other particulates.
They are in the wrong location (e.g. too close to cooking fumes from the kitchen or steam from the shower).
More information on smoke alarms is available at https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/smokealarms
How can I keep my smoke alarms in good working order?
Where should smoke alarms be positioned in my property?
All new homes or units and substantially renovated homes or units that are subject to a building application submitted from 1 January 2017, will require the installation of hardwired, photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms… Read more
