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Hardwired, interconnected smoke alarm systems installed to Australian standards across the Mornington Peninsula. Compliant, reliable, and fast.
📞 0418 383 232Working smoke alarms are your first line of defence in a house fire. On the Mornington Peninsula — where many homes are timber-framed, weatherboard, or older construction — having properly installed, hardwired smoke alarms isn't just good practice, it's essential. Impulse Electrical installs and replaces smoke alarms across Dromana, Frankston, Mornington, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento and all surrounding areas.
⚠ Victoria smoke alarm rules for rental properties:
• Must have working smoke alarms on every storey
• Alarms must be less than 10 years old
• Must be tested and working at the start of every tenancy
• Landlords are responsible for installation and maintenance
New homes and major renovations in Victoria must have mains-powered (hardwired) smoke alarms. Older homes must have at least battery-operated alarms, but hardwired is strongly recommended for reliability. Rental properties have specific compliance requirements — we can advise on your situation.
A single hardwired smoke alarm installation typically costs $150–$250. Interconnected systems (where all alarms sound together) across a full home are $400–$800+ depending on the number of alarms and cable runs. We provide free quotes before any work begins.
Smoke alarms have a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture date — not installation date. Check the date stamped on the back of your alarm. If it's approaching or past 10 years, it needs replacing regardless of whether it still beeps when tested.
