Smoke Alarms

Every year the NZ Fire Service attend more than 3,500 house fires. Shockingly, in 80% of the fatal fires they attend smoke alarms are either not installed or not working.
 
Installing Smoke Detectors is straight forward and low cost, especially when you consider that they protect not only your property but also the lives of everyone in your home.
 
At Excel Electrical we only install Photoelectric Smoke detectors. These are recommended by Consumer NZ and also the Fire Service.​

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Smoke Alarm Rentals

In New Zealand, it is legally required to have smoke alarms in every bedroom, living space and hallway. These alarms should be the photoelectric or be connected directly to the property’s electrical system.
 
Here is a link to the NZ Government Tenancy Service which has detailed information.  

NZ Government Tenancy Service

New Builds and Renovations

Starting from November 2024, all new builds and major renovations will be required to have interconnected smoke alarms. Property investors looking to purchase new builds or significantly renovate their properties should be aware of the Building Code change.

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What are Interconnected Smoke Alarms?

​Interconnected smoke alarms are devices that simultaneously activate when a single alarm senses fire, regardless of their location in the home. The smoke detectors need to be installed in every new bedroom and living space. This ensures that everyone in the house will hear the alarm, regardless of their location or where they are asleep. These alarms are more effective in alerting occupants to fire faster, providing more time to escape.