Smoke alarms
The risk of a fatality in a home fire is halved if there is a working smoke alarm in a residential dwelling.
Did you know its been over 10 years since smoke alarms became law across NSW... and... most smoke alarms don’t last 10 years. What is the law?
It's the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
Learn about the ideal positions and minimum requirements for smoke alarms in your home.
Maintaining your smoke alarm ensures it's in working order for when you need it the most.
Learn about your responsibilities and how to comply with the law.
Maintaining your smoke alarm ensures it's in working order for when you need it the most.
The location and interconnection of smoke alarms play a critical role in achieving positive outcomes.
Did you know?
The use of heaters, cigarettes and candles are common causes of fires.
When you're asleep, you won't smell the smoke from a fire.
You're twice as likely to die in a home fire if you don't have a working smoke alarm.
Electrical appliances and faults cause almost 40% of home fires.