Interconnected Fire Alarm to Comply with The Regulation

peuwayaqdq on 12/08/2024 - 11:00
Last edited 12/08/2024 - 14:47

Hi all, I am looking at replacing my fire alarm to comply with the regulation. While I thought we must get a licensed electrician to install, today I come across this product from Bunnings: FirePro Interconnectable 10-Year Wireless Smoke Alarm.

Is this something that I can legally install myself and does it comply with the regulation? By the following guideline, it seems that it is compliant.

Smoke alarms must:

  • be Australian Standard 3786-2014;
  • be photoelectric and not also contain an ionisation sensor;
  • be hardwired or powered by a non-removable 10-year battery;
  • operate when tested; and
  • be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling so all activate together.

Thank you in advance.

Would like to get some recommendation on good smoke alarm as well if the above isn't good.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/08/2024 - 11:13
    +1

    Actually looks ok in theory - tempted to upgrade our ones.

  • jellykingdom on 12/08/2024 - 11:21
    +1

    Suspect if you don't have a hardwired alarm, you can get away with a battery alarm only

  • mskeggs on 12/08/2024 - 11:23
    +1

    I installed a similar system, purchased cheaper on eBay.
    Works in my testing, and advertised as meeting the QLD regs.

    • sumyungguy on 12/08/2024 - 11:35

      I have battery ones too. They're approved because there are many instances where it's not possible to retrofit a hardwired detector. Under the new Qld regs they have to be in every bedroom and the connecting hallways. I'd wait until late 2026 when all owner occupiers will be purchasing so prices will be lower.

      • Boioioioi on 12/08/2024 - 11:45
        +1

        Sometimes a bargain is not worth the money savings, upgrading earlier increases you and your family's safety. Money is useless if you are dead

        • sumyungguy on 12/08/2024 - 11:54

          Sure, I long ago upgraded my ionisation detectors to photoelectric and added battery interconnected to the bedrooms that are in use. But to be fully compliant for 1 January 2027 I need to hardwire four additional detectors or get a six detector battery setup.

          • Boioioioi on 13/08/2024 - 07:35

            @sumyungguy: Yeah and I think it's with good reason, not just for compliance.

            From watching some fire warden training videos, in many cases a modern house can go from fire starting to total blaze in like 2 minutes. The sooner you find out to get out of there, it can make a big difference in terms of survival for you and your family.

            I see what you mean though that's pretty good if you got them in the bedrooms which are in use.

  • valuer on 12/08/2024 - 12:05
    +1

    Yes, looks fine.

    We sold a house and so had to get something installed that was compliant. The equipment operates like the one listed, with no hard wring. The only real difference, apart from the price we paid, is that we got a certificate of compliance for the property as part of having someone else do it - just as we needed to get something for the pool.

  • peuwayaqdq on 12/08/2024 - 12:21

    Thanks for all your feedback …

    @mskeggs interested to know the product you bought on eBay if you can find the link for easily. Thanks.

    • mskeggs on 12/08/2024 - 13:55
      +1

      Was a year ago, so I can't, unfortunately, but there were various sellers.

    • sumyungguy on 13/08/2024 - 09:46

      Plenty around @$14–22

  • c64 on 12/08/2024 - 12:27
    +1

    wireless interconnection should be OK (check the regulations for your state). make sure research the requirements for the correct alarm positions. document it with photos etc. some brands have an optional controller for silencing/testing/locating.

  • bazingaa on 12/08/2024 - 14:44

    this looks like an interesting choice, we only got one 9V alarm in the hallway, which seems to be installed by "detector inspector"

  • peuwayaqdq on 13/08/2024 - 07:43

    Just realise, if this has non-removable battery, does it mean they are disposable (10 years)?

    • naldy on 13/08/2024 - 09:32
      +2

      Under Qld reg's, they're all disposable. Even the hard wired ones need to be less than 10 years old.

      • peuwayaqdq on 13/08/2024 - 09:38

        ah … thanks for the info.

  • peuwayaqdq on 27/09/2024 - 07:55

    Looking at replacing my old 9v smoke alarms with these battery-powered interconnected smoke alarms. However someone suggested to me that those old 9v smoke alarms are wired to the main power. Which means I will need an electrician to remove them. Is that correct? Can someone confirm? Thanks.

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