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Protecting your family starts with something simple—but essential: working smoke alarms. At Phil Hand Electrical, we help homeowners across Mildura and surrounding areas stay safe with professional smoke alarm installation, maintenance, and upgrades. Whether you’re building, renovating, or just unsure if your alarms are doing their job, we’re here to help.
A properly working smoke alarm is your first line of defence in a fire. They give you precious time to escape and can save lives in the event of an emergency. But many homes still rely on outdated, faulty, or incorrectly placed alarms—and that’s a serious risk.
Smoke alarms are legally required in every home across Victoria. They must meet Australian Standard AS 3786, and should be:
Hardwired with a battery backup in new homes
Located in every hallway or area connecting bedrooms
Replaced every 10 years
Tested regularly to make sure they’re working
At Hand Electrical Contractors Mildura, we offer a full range of residential smoke alarm services designed to give you peace of mind:
Most alarms have a 10-year lifespan. If you’re unsure how old yours are, we can inspect them and let you know.
Hardwired alarms with a battery backup are the safest and most reliable option. We recommend these wherever possible.
You can install battery alarms yourself, but hardwired alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician to meet safety laws.
As a landlord, staying on top of smoke alarm compliance isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about protecting lives and meeting your legal responsibilities under Victorian rental laws. At Phil Hand Electrical, we offer smoke alarm installation, testing, maintenance, and compliance reports for rental properties across Mildura and surrounding areas, ensuring your property is safe, up to code, and ready for inspection.
Yes. In Victoria, it’s a legal requirement that all residential rental properties have working smoke alarms installed.
Under the NSW Residential Tenancies Act and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, all homes must have working smoke alarms installed.
These alarms must be:
Located in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3786 VIC
Hardwired (where possible for newer homes) or powered by long-life batteries
Properly maintained and inspected regularly
As of March 2021, changes to rental laws mean landlords are now responsible for ensuring all safety-related repairs and maintenance, including smoke alarm checks, are conducted regularly.
At Hand Electrical Contractors Mildura, we provide complete smoke alarm services for rental homes, investment properties, and managed units, including:
We keep records for you, so you’re always covered in the event of an audit or emergency.
Whether you’re a homeowner, private landlord, property manager, or investor, Hand Electrical Contractors can take the stress out of staying compliant. Book your smoke alarm inspection today and we’ll make sure your property is safe, legal, and ready for you and your tenants.
At least once every 12 months, and at the start of each new lease. We recommend scheduling annual checks with a licensed electrician.
We can quickly repair or replace non-compliant alarms and provide an updated compliance report, helping you avoid breaches.
Most smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years. We’ll check the expiry dates during your inspection and upgrade them if needed.
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