What the Rules Require
Before a home in Western Australia is sold, rented or hired, the owner has to make sure two things are in place:
- Compliant smoke alarms: generally mains-powered (hard-wired), in the right locations, and less than 10 years old.
- At least two RCDs (safety switches) protecting all the power and lighting circuits.
Older homes often fall short on both: alarms past their replace-by date, battery-only alarms where hard-wired ones are needed, and switchboards with one RCD or none. We check what’s there, replace or add what’s needed, and give you the results in writing for your settlement agent or property manager.
Quick check: take an alarm down and look at the label on the back. If the manufacture date is more than 10 years ago, or the replace-by year has passed, it needs replacing.
What We Do
Smoke Alarm Replacement
Old, expired or faulty alarms swapped for new hard-wired photoelectric alarms, interconnected where required.
RCD Installation
Safety switches added to your switchboard so every power and lighting circuit is protected. If the board can’t take them, we’ll tell you why.
Pre-Sale Compliance
Checks and upgrades before settlement, with written results for your settlement agent.
Rental Properties
Compliance before a new tenancy, for single homes or a portfolio. We arrange tenant access and report to the owner or property manager.
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Who We Work With
Homeowners getting ready to sell, landlords between tenancies, property managers looking after multiple homes, and strata managers with common property alarms. If you manage rentals, see also our strata electrical services.
Need it done before a settlement date? Call 0415 203 286 and tell us the date, and we’ll work to it.
Want the rules in plain English first? Read our guide: Smoke alarm and RCD rules when selling or renting in WA.