Advancements in smoke alarm technology help save lives and prevent commercial disasters.

Fire poses one of the greatest threats to any home or business. It can occur unexpectedly, with devastating consequences. That’s why it is essential for every home and business to have the correct fire protection measures in place.

At Aussie Group Security, we ensure that your home or business is monitored 24 hours a day as part of our alarm monitoring service. With the proper smoke alarms, smoke detectors, and thermal detectors installed, we can make sure that the appropriate authorities are notified promptly if a fire occurs at your premises.

Smoke Alarms are Required by Law

In Australia, it is mandatory to have smoke alarms installed in all areas where people sleep. This includes homes, units, apartment buildings, hospitals, hostels, and hotels. It is also important to note that tampering with or removing a smoke alarm, except for maintenance or replacement, is an offence under Australian law.

Fast Response Time is Essential

Probably the most critical aspect of having a professionally monitored security system is the rapid response rate when something goes wrong. In the case of having a smoke alarm system that coincides with your home security monitoring system can ensure the fastest possible response time if the worst possible scenario of fire were to happen.

In the event of a smoke alarm being triggered, Aussie Group Security will be notified and a rapid response plan will be put in place. The required action and next steps will be carried out as per what would normally happen in the event of your burglar alarm going off. Once again the most important thing is a rapid response to ensure the correct agencies have been notified such as the fire department or Fire Brigade. In many cases a fast response can mean the difference between saving a considerable amount of your valuables or business equipment or losing the lot.

Smoke Alarms for Homes and Businesses

Different Types of Smoke Alarms
There are two primary types of smoke alarms on the market today:

1. Smoke Detectors
2. Thermal Detectors

Smoke Detectors

These are the most common form of fire protection used in homes today. Smoke detectors can be either hardwired or battery-powered. Hardwired smoke alarms offer long-term reliability, as you don’t have to worry about batteries running flat at an inconvenient time. If you choose battery-powered alarms, regular checks are essential to ensure they’re working.

There are also two different types of smoke detectors:

• Ionisation Detectors

These alarms react to gases produced in the early stages of combustion, ensuring a quick response if a fire starts.

• Beam Detectors

These cover larger areas by shooting a beam across the room. If the beam is obstructed by smoke, it triggers the alarm. Both types of smoke detectors are effective at providing early warning.

Thermal Detectors

Thermal detectors work differently by signalling an alarm when the room reaches a certain temperature. There are two types of thermal detectors:

• Fixed Temperature Detectors

These maintain a constant check on the room’s air temperature and sound the alarm if it exceeds a preset threshold.

• Rate-of-Rise Detectors

These monitor for sudden increases in heat, triggering the alarm when a rapid temperature rise is detected.

Find Out More

To learn more about smoke alarms and smoke detectors for your home or business, contact Aussie Group Security on 1300 795 446.