Queensland is the first state to raise the bar on toughening the smoke alarms laws for Australian homes. From January 2017, all households will require the installation of interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in bedrooms and hallways. Any smoke alarm that needs to be relpaced must also be with a photoelectric smoke alarm.
We’re not just blowing smoke!
So why photoelectric smoke alarms? There’s a reason why the new laws are mandating the installation of these devices. Photoelectric technology captures smoldering fires before they have progressed into full flame, allowing for much more time to escape safely.
At Legrand, we have worked with specialist researchers, engineers and electricians to develop a supreme quality photoelectric smoke alarm for households. We have created several innovations to ensure our smoke alarms work with the highest precision:
- Protective covering – An encloser which stays encased around the device throughout the installation process, acting as the smoke detector’s protective armour to avoid any dust or dry-wall particles skewing the sensor reading.
- Internal mesh covering – A fine mesh covering around the detection chamber within the device, which reduces smaller dust particles and other foreign matter from entering.
- 24 hour self-calibration - Every 24 hours the device automatically adjusts the detection sensitivity. This feature reduces the incidence of false alarms due to dust built up inside the detection chamber, while fully maintaining its smoke detection sensitivity.
Legrand’s Photoelectric Smoke Alarms have also raised the bar when it comes to performance and safety; the ease of installation, lower-maintenance upkeep and improved laser beam accuracy make it the ‘mechanical watchdog of choice’ for 2017!
Find out more at: www.legrand.com.au
