Smoke Alarm Installation Melbourne

Victorian law requires working photoelectric smoke alarms in every home — and the requirements are more specific than most homeowners realise. The type of alarm, where it’s located, whether it needs to be hardwired or battery-powered, and how it connects to other alarms in the home all depend on when your property was built or last renovated.

If you’re a homeowner, landlord or property manager, getting this wrong isn’t just a compliance issue — it’s a life-safety issue. Yet most people don’t know what their property actually requires until something triggers a check: a property sale, a new tenancy, or a compliance inspection.

Luno Electrical installs compliant smoke alarm systems across inner Melbourne. We know Victorian smoke alarm legislation — what’s required for homes built before 1997, what’s required after, and what triggers a full upgrade. We supply and install the right alarms for your property, test every unit, and issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion.

We’ve installed hundreds of smoke alarm systems across Melbourne’s inner suburbs — from single-alarm replacements in apartments to full interconnected hardwired systems in large period homes.

How It Works

Call us or book online — tell us your property type, age and number of levels, and we’ll advise on what’s required.
We inspect your property, confirm the required alarm locations, and provide a fixed-price quote.
We install, test and certify the system. You receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion.

Smoke Alarm Services We Offer

Photoelectric smoke alarm supply and installation
Hardwired 240V smoke alarms with 9V battery backup
Interconnected alarm systems — when one sounds, all sound
Battery smoke alarm installation for pre-1997 homes
Existing alarm testing and compliance checks
Replacement of non-compliant ionisation alarms
Certificate of Electrical Safety issued on completion
Rental property compliance documentation

What’s at Stake

Smoke alarms exist for one reason: to give you enough warning to get out. An alarm that’s the wrong type, in the wrong location, or that hasn’t been tested recently might not go off when it matters — or might go off too late. Ionisation alarms (now banned in Victoria) have been shown to respond more slowly to the slow, smouldering fires most common in residential properties. A non-compliant smoke alarm system in a rental property exposes the landlord to significant legal liability in the event of a fire.

What Good Looks Like

A correctly installed, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm system means that wherever a fire starts — kitchen, laundry, upstairs bedroom — every alarm in the home activates simultaneously. You and your family have maximum warning time to get out safely. Your property is compliant, your insurance is valid, and if you’re a landlord, your duty of care is met.

That’s what Luno Electrical installs: not just boxes on ceilings, but a system that works.

Commercial premises have their own fire detection requirements under the Building Code of Australia, managed through your building’s fire safety system. For smaller commercial tenancies and strata-managed properties, we can advise on the appropriate smoke detection solution and work within your building’s existing system requirements.

Book a smoke alarm inspection or installation today. Call Luno Electrical on (03) 9982 9737 or request a quote online — we’ll confirm what your property needs and provide a fixed price.

Smoke Alarm Installation Services

Photoelectric smoke alarm supply and installation
Hardwired 240V smoke alarms with 9V battery backup
Interconnected alarm systems — when one sounds, all sound
Battery smoke alarm installation for pre-1997 homes
Existing alarm testing and compliance checks
Replacement of non-compliant ionisation alarms
Certificate of Electrical Safety issued on completion
Rental property compliance documentation

That’s what Luno Electrical installs: not just boxes on ceilings, but a system that works.

Book a smoke alarm inspection or installation today. Call Luno Electrical on (03) 9982 9737 or request a quote online — we’ll confirm what your property needs and provide a fixed price.

Commercial Smoke Alarm Installation

Smoke Alarm Installation FAQs

What type of smoke alarm is required in Victoria?

Victoria requires photoelectric smoke alarms only — ionisation alarms are prohibited. Homes built or significantly renovated after August 1997 must have hardwired 240V alarms with battery backup. Older homes can use sealed 10-year lithium battery photoelectric alarms. All alarms must comply with AS 3786.

How many smoke alarms do I need in my home?

At minimum: one alarm on every level of your home, and one outside each bedroom area (or outside the sleeping zone if bedrooms are grouped). Larger homes with multiple wings or sleeping areas may need more. We assess your property and confirm the correct number during the quoting process.

Do I need a licensed electrician to install smoke alarms?

Hardwired (mains-powered) smoke alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician — a Certificate of Electrical Safety is required on completion. Battery-only alarms in pre-1997 homes can be self-installed, but hardwired installation offers far superior reliability and is recommended for all properties.

What our customers say

Andrew and the team installed a Tesla wall charger at my home. They did an outstanding job and went over and above to make sure everything was done professionally and worked properly. Before finding Luno I spoke to many electricians and they often hadn’t done an electric car home charger installation before and didn’t seem to know what was involved. Andrew and the team at Luno quickly put me at ease because it was clear they knew how to install electric car charging. Would highly recommend.

David

Andrew and Alex were very professional and friendly, they took measures to not leave mess and tidied up after themselves. They were thorough in asking if we wanted switches changed etc to look the best. We love our new fans and bathroom heating light. Thank you

Jennah

Amazing service - the guys were very professional, on time, replaced all my downlights super fast and overall were so nice (my dog also loved them!). Thanks again!!

Nat