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Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms Help Save Lives

Homes can burn to the ground in less than 15 minutes. 

Early warning alarms like interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms can give you and your family the best chance of escape.

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Photoelectric Alarms

A smoldering fire is the most common and high-risk fire in the home. Wiser® and Fire Tek® Photoelectric smoke alarms reliably detect smoke from such fires, before it becomes flaming and potentially impossible to escape.

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Interconnected Smoke Alarms

Our Wiser® and Fire Tek® smoke alarms can be interconnected wired or wirelessly. This ensures if one alarm detects smoke, all alarms activate. Providing greater warning if far away from detecting alarm in larger homes or bedrooms.

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How to maintain your smoke alarms

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Every Month

Test your smoke alarm using the test/hush button and check the batteries with mains power switched off. Clean the alarm by removing dust and insects.

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Every Three Months

Vacuum smoke alarms. Spray insect repellent on a cloth and wipe the ceiling around the smoke alarm. Test the smoke alarm after cleaning.

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Every Year

Replace the back-up battery annually. Choose a recurring date that’s easy to remember (birthdays, end/start of daylight saving).

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Every 10 Years

All smoke alarms have a limited service life of 10 years. After that period, the entire smoke alarm unit must be replaced with a new one.

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New Zealand Building Code Update: Mandatory Smoke Alarm Requirements

The existing building code of New Zealand requires any type of smoke alarm to be installed in every escape route (hallway) and within three metres of every sleeping space door. Smoke alarms were not required to be interconnected.

However in November 2023 the New Zealand Building code (C/AS1) was updated, with all changes to be mandatory from November 1st 2024 onwards. These changes are citing NZS 4514:2021, which requires the following for new built homes and substantial renovations:

  • Smoke alarms must all be interconnected with one another through a wired or wireless mechanism.
  • Smoke alarms must be installed in all bedrooms, living spaces, hallways and landings on every level of the home.
  • Smoke alarms need to be powered by: 230V mains, or from a 230V external power supply, or long life 10 year sealed‑in lithium battery.
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For Rental Properties

  • According to the RTA (Residential Tenancies Act) smoke alarms must be installed within 3 meters of each bedroom door or in every room where a person sleeps, on each level of a multi-storey home, and in all rental homes, boarding houses, rental caravans, and self-contained sleep-outs.
  • All new smoke alarms must be photoelectric, have a battery life of at least eight years or be hard-wired, installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and meet international standards.
  • Existing smoke alarms do not need to be replaced if they are working and have not passed the expiry date.
  • Landlords and tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke alarms.
  • Landlords must ensure smoke alarms are working at the start of each new tenancy and remain in working order during the tenancy.
  • If landlords or tenants don’t meet their obligations, they could face financial penalties.
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A ceiling-mounted Clipsal smoke alarm with a central control panel showing buttons for hush functions, a battery and alarm status indicator, and an AC power light visible.

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PDL599WSAL

PDL Wiser, Lithium Battery Smoke Alarm, Surface Mount IP20, White

The Wiser Lithium battery powered smoke alarm provides added peace of mind, combining a robust smoke alarm with smart home functions. The Wiser by SE app provides push notification alerts and Automations can trigger lights to come on if smoke is detected. New dual spectrum photoelectric sensing technology helps to mitigate false alarms for added confidence. Powered by a 10-year sealed-in lithium battery avoids the need to replace batteries.

PDL599WSAL

PDL Wiser, Lithium Battery Smoke Alarm, Surface Mount IP20, White

CLP599WSA

PDL Wiser, Smoke detector, 230V, IP20, white

CLP599WSA

PDL Wiser, Smoke detector, 230V, IP20, white

755WSA

PDL Wiser, Smoke detector, 230V, IP20, white

755WSA

PDL Wiser, Smoke detector, 230V, IP20, white

755LPSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm FireTek, Wireless interconnect, Surface mount, 10-year lithium battery powered

Smoke alarm for residential applications using photoelectric technology. Clipsal smoke alarms detects hazardous smoke and fire and provides warning to occupants in a home. The device can wirelessly interconnect with other 755LPSMA4 units and 755RFB2 bases. FireTek range. Powered by a sealed-in lithium battery with a 10-year lifetime.

755LPSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm FireTek, Wireless interconnect, Surface mount, 10-year lithium battery powered

755RFB2

Smoke Alarms, Mounting Base FireTek, for 755 mains-powered smoke alarms, wireless interconnect

Mounting base with wireless interconnect as an optional accessory for 755PSMA4 or 755RLPSMA4. FireTek range. Note: Requires installation by an appropriately licenced electrician.

755RFB2

Smoke Alarms, Mounting Base FireTek, for 755 mains-powered smoke alarms, wireless interconnect

755PFM4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Flush Mount, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power, w. 9 V d.c. Battery Backup

Smoke alarm for residential applications using photoelectric technology. Clipsal smoke alarms detects hazardous smoke and fire and provides warning to occupants in a home. The device can be interconnected with other 755 series smoke alarms. FireTek range. Main power source 240V a.c. 50Hz, secondary power source 9V d.c. battery with 1-year lifetime. Note: Requires installation by an appropriately licenced electrician.

755PFM4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Flush Mount, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power, w. 9 V d.c. Battery Backup

755PSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Surface Mount, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power w. 9V d.c. Battery Backup

Smoke alarm for residential applications using photoelectric technology. Clipsal smoke alarms detects hazardous smoke and fire and provides warning to occupants in a home. The device can be interconnected with other 755 series smoke alarms. FireTek range. Main power source 240V a.c. 50Hz, secondary power source 9V d.c. carbon zinc or alkaline battery with 1-year lifetime. Note: Requires installation by an appropriately licenced electrician.

755PSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Surface Mount, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power w. 9V d.c. Battery Backup

755RB

Smoke Alarms, Smoke Alarm Surface Mounting Base, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power, Remote Test/Hush Function

Mounting base with integrated relay for smoke alarms. The device offers integration with third party devices e.g. lights, when used with 755 Series smoke alarms Compatible with Clipsal smoke alarms 755RLPSMA2, 755RLPSMA4, 755PSMA2, 755PSMA4. FireTek range. Note: Requires installation by an appropriately licenced electrician.

755RB

Smoke Alarms, Smoke Alarm Surface Mounting Base, 220-240 V a.c. Mains Power, Remote Test/Hush Function

755RLPSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm FireTek, Surface mount, 240V, mains-powered, Rechargeable 10-year lithium battery backup

Smoke alarm for residential applications using photoelectric technology. Clipsal smoke alarms detects hazardous smoke and fire and provides warning to occupants in a home. The device can be interconnected with other 755 series smoke alarms. FireTek range. Mains power source 240V a.c. 50Hz, secondary power source is a rechargeable lithium battery with a 10-year lifetime. Note: Requires installation by an appropriately licenced electrician.

755RLPSMA4

Smoke Alarms, Photoelectric Smoke Alarm FireTek, Surface mount, 240V, mains-powered, Rechargeable 10-year lithium battery backup

756

Smoke Alarms, Smoke Alarm Isolation Unit, Compatible with Clipsal Smoke Alarms, for Output to External Siren/Strobe

756

Smoke Alarms, Smoke Alarm Isolation Unit, Compatible with Clipsal Smoke Alarms, for Output to External Siren/Strobe