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Professional smoke alarm installation, testing and compliance services for landlords, property managers and short-term rental hosts across the NSW South Coast.

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Smoke Alarm Installation

240V hardwired & interconnected systems

Compliance Checks

Annual testing & certification

Maintenance & Repairs

Same-day emergency callouts

RCD Testing

Safety switch compliance

Professional electrician

Your Local Compliance Experts

South Coast Smoke Alarms is your trusted partner for smoke alarm compliance across the NSW South Coast. We work exclusively with licensed electricians holding valid contractor licenses to ensure all 240V installations meet Australian Standards and NSW legislation.

Whether you're a landlord with a single investment property, a property manager with a large portfolio, or an Airbnb host navigating STRA requirements, we make compliance simple.

Licensed Electricians
Fully Insured
AS 3786:2014 Compliant
Annual Reminders

What We Do

Keeping your rental properties safe and compliant

Smoke Alarm Installation

240V hardwired and 10-year lithium battery alarms installed by licensed electricians. Interconnection available where required.

Annual Compliance Testing

Full alarm testing, battery checks and maintenance. Compliance certificate issued after every visit.

RCD (Safety Switch) Testing

Push-button testing of Residual Current Devices to ensure they are operating effectively.

Blind Cord Safety

Installation and repair of cord safety clips on window coverings to meet child safety requirements.

STRA Fire Safety

Compliance checks for Airbnb and holiday rentals including interconnected alarms, heat alarms and verification of fire extinguishers & blankets.

Water Efficiency

Flow rate and leak detection testing for taps, showerheads and various plumbing fixtures to meet water efficiency standards.

Compliance Packages

Choose the package that suits your property needs

Standard

Annual Smoke Alarm Inspection

Essential annual smoke alarm compliance for residential rental properties.

  • Annual smoke alarm testing with scheduled reminders
  • Battery check & replacement
  • Replacement of faulty / expired alarms
  • Emergency callouts for faulty or nuisance alarms
  • Compliance certificate issued
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Premium

Annual Complete Compliance Package

Complete peace of mind with all essential compliance checks in one visit.

  • Everything in Standard, PLUS:
  • Water efficiency testing (optional)
  • RCD (Safety Switch) Testing
  • Blind Cord Safety Compliance
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Short-Term Rental

STRA Fire Safety Package

Full fire safety compliance for Airbnb, Stayz and holiday rental properties.

  • Everything in Premium, PLUS:
  • Interconnected alarm compliance check
  • Heat alarm compliance check
  • Evacuation diagram compliance check
  • Fire extinguisher & blanket check
  • STRA registration documentation
  • Fire Safety Certificate issued
  • Upgrade quotes provided if needed
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Online Client Portal – Stay in control of your compliance – access certificates, track property status and monitor upcoming jobs anytime. Simply provide us with your property addresses and tenant details, and we’ll handle the rest from booking through to completion.

Save Time & Money – One Visit Covers Everything

Upgrade to Premium and cover RCD, blind cords & water efficiency in one visit. STRA hosts – get fully compliant before your next registration renewal.

We Also Offer

Additional services to keep your properties safe and compliant

New Installations

New or additional smoke alarms

Interconnection

Upgrade existing alarms

RCD Replacement

Safety switch upgrades

Strata Packages

Bulk complex pricing

NSW Compliance Requirements

Understanding your legal obligations as a landlord or STRA host

Residential Rentals

Under the Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019, landlords must:

  • Install smoke alarms on every storey, including in hallways or corridors associated with bedrooms
  • Check alarms are working effectively every 12 months and before each new tenancy
  • Replace alarms within 10 years of manufacture date
  • Repair or replace faulty alarms within 2 business days
  • Use a licensed electrician for all 240V work

Short-Term Rentals (STRA)

Airbnb, Stayz and holiday rentals must meet the NSW STRA Fire Safety Standard:

  • Smoke alarms must be interconnected where more than one is installed
  • Powered by 240V mains or 10-year sealed battery only
  • Heat alarm required in any attached garage
  • A4 evacuation diagrams at the entry and inside each bedroom
  • Fire extinguisher & blanket required for apartment-style dwellings
  • Must register on the NSW STRA Register and renew annually

Compliant Alarm Types

For rental properties in NSW, smoke alarms must be:

  • Photoelectric type (required under AS 3786)
  • Compliant with Australian Standard AS 3786
  • Replaced every 10 years from manufacture date
  • Interconnected where required (mandatory for STRA, best practice for all rentals)

Key Deadlines

Important timeframes to stay on top of:

  • Annual testing required for all rental properties
  • Test within 30 days before each new tenancy or renewal
  • 2 business days to repair or replace a faulty alarm
  • Replace all alarms before their 10-year expiry

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Ready to ensure your properties are compliant? Get in touch to book a compliance visit or ask us anything.

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