smoke alarms alert
Every Second Counts in a House Fire
A fire can engulf a room in minutes. But a working smoke alarm system gives you time to escape.
Photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms are proven to offer earlier warning, especially in slow-smouldering fires, the most common type in residential homes.
With interconnection, all alarms sound together, giving everyone in the house time to respond even if the fire starts in a closed room while you’re asleep.
New Zealand’s
Fire Safety Standards
While New Zealand law currently requires smoke alarms in rental properties, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) strongly recommends all homeowners:
Install photoelectric smoke alarms
Position them in every bedroom, hallway, and on each level of the hom
Use interconnected alarms where possible
Choose models that meet AS3786:2014 and are powered by 10-year batteries or are hardwired
These recommendations are in place because they save lives. Smoke alarm compliance is also increasingly expected by insurers, buyers, and mortgage lenders.
What Are the Risks of
Being Non-Compliant?
If your smoke alarms are expired, missing, or non-interconnected, you may be:
At risk of denied insurance claims, if a fire occurs without compliant alarms
Unprepared for a future home sale, as buyers and agents may expect compliance
Unprotected during a fire, especially at night
Upgrading now reduces these risks and ensures your home meets current safety best practice.
We Handle Compliance
So You Don’t Have To
Our certified technicians take the complexity out of compliance. When you book with PCNZ, we:
Inspect your current alarm setup
Recommend the best placement strategy
Interconnect all devices (wireless or hardwired)
Provide compliance certification for your records
Only Certified Equipment
Installed by Experts
We only use trusted alarm brands that meet AS3786:2014 standards, and we follow the latest FENZ recommendations for:
Placement in bedrooms, hallways, and each floor
Wireless or hardwired interconnection
Long-life lithium or hardwired power options
Full system testing and client walkthroughs on install day
Real Peace of Mind.
Protect What Matters Most
Whether you’re:
Renovating
Selling
Buying a home
Or simply upgrading to meet today’s safety standards
PCNZ can help you achieve full compliance, stress-free. We serve homeowners across New Zealand with fast, friendly service and certified documentation.
