# Fire Alarm Systems

- Link: https://www.msealarms.com.au/security-services/fire-alarm-systems/
- Published: 2018-04-06T00:14:23+09:30
- Author: argonadmin

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Fire Alarm Systems can vary from a single standalone smoke alarm that complies with
AS 3786 for use in residential premises through to a dedicated Fire System complying
with AS 1670 for a large commercial building or complex.  Fire Alarms are a legislated
requirement so it’s critically important you establish fire detection to meet with
the minimum requirements specified by the Building Code of Australia.

 

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### Home Smoke Alarms

All South Australian residential dwellings must be fitted with a working smoke alarm
by Regulation 76B under the _Development Act 2008 _in one of the following compliant
formats:

Before 1995 all residential dwellings built must battery powered smoke alarm/s that
complies with AS3786-1993 and will provide reasonable warning to occupants of bedrooms
in that dwelling so that they may safely evacuate in the event of fire.

Residential dwellings built after 1995 are required to have installed a hard wired
smoke alarm/s powered by 240v mains or powered by 10 year long life non replaceable
battery that complies with AS 3786 and will provide reasonable warning to occupants
of bedrooms in that dwelling so that they may safely evacuate in the event of fire.

Change of Ownership, within six month from the date of Transfer of Title all residential
dwellings are required to have installed a hard wired smoke alarm/s powered by 240v
mains or powered by 10 year long life non replaceable battery that complies with
AS 3786-2014 and will provide reasonable warning to occupants of bedrooms in that
dwelling so that they may safely evacuate in the event of fire.

NOTE: Smoke alarms older than 10 years old or Ionization type smoke alarms should
be replaced with Photoelectric smoke alarms.

**Fines may apply if alarms are not installed in compliance.**

 

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### Fire Alarm Systems

Both Commercial and Residential buildings may require Fire Alarm Systems in compliance
with AS 1670 under the Building Code of Australia.  The requirements for each individual
building are different and there are many contributing factors that need to be carefully
evaluated by a suitably qualified and experienced professional.  This evaluation
process is typically carried out as a certification required by the local authority(
Local Council) with any new building, alteration or reclassification of a building’s
use.