RCD & Smoke Alarm Compliance — Ellenbrook
Selling, renting, or just want your place compliant? I install and test RCDs and smoke alarms to WA requirements, with written certification.
What to SMS me
- Address and property type
- What you need (RCDs, smoke alarms, or both)
- Reason (rental compliance, selling, etc.)
- Photo of switchboard
RCD / Safety Switch Compliance
WA requires RCDs (residual current devices) to protect power and lighting circuits. I test existing RCDs and install new ones where needed.
- RCD testing and certification
- New RCD installation
- Switchboard upgrades for RCD compliance
- Rental property compliance checks
- Written compliance reports
Smoke Alarm Compliance
WA smoke alarm laws require interconnected mains-powered alarms in specific locations. I install, test, and certify compliant setups.
- Mains-powered smoke alarm installation
- Interconnected alarm systems
- Hardwired with battery backup
- Photoelectric sensors (WA compliant)
- Testing and certification
Common Compliance Jobs
Most of my compliance work is for landlords getting rentals ready, or homeowners selling and needing everything up to code before settlement.
Ellenbrook Homes
Newer Ellenbrook homes usually have RCDs already, but I often find the smoke alarms are battery-only or not properly interconnected. That's a common fix I do before settlement or rental handover.
Older homes in The Vines or Upper Swan often need both RCD upgrades and full smoke alarm replacement to meet current WA requirements.
RCD & Smoke Alarm FAQs
What are the WA RCD requirements?
In WA, all power point circuits and lighting circuits must be protected by RCDs. Older homes often only have power points protected — if your lights aren't on an RCD, you're not fully compliant.
What smoke alarms do I need in WA?
WA requires mains-powered, interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. You need one in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms, and on every level of the home. Battery-only alarms don't meet the requirement for most situations.
How often should RCDs be tested?
RCDs should be push-button tested every 3 months by the homeowner. Professional testing with a calibrated tester is recommended every 2 years, or as required for rental compliance.
Get Compliant — EC 9715
SMS is fastest. Tell me what you need (RCDs, smoke alarms, or both), and whether it's for rental, sale, or general compliance.
Andrew's Home Services Pty Ltd · EC 9715 · $10M Public Liability