From November 2024 the NZ Building Code Acceptable Solutions for Protection from Fire (C/AS1 and C/AS2) has been amended to make interconnected smoke alarms the minimum fire safety system for new built homes and consented renovations, citing NZS 4514:2021 – Interconnected smoke alarms for Houses. The standard allows for wirelessly or hard-wired interconnection, using either 10 year long-life battery-powered or 240v mains powered alarms. .
Below are the key points of the changes to the acceptable solutions but it is important that you read the details in the Standards New Zealand – NZS 4514:2021 interconnected smoke alarms for houses document, click here to download.
KEY POINTS:
The information above is designed as a guide only. There is more information contained in the NZS 4514:2021 interconnected smoke alarms for houses standard.
The best location for any smoke alarm is in the centre of a room, taking into consideration fans, beams or any other fixtures that can cause delayed or nuisance alarms. Placing smoke alarms by heat pumps, air vents or HVAC systems could also cause nuisance alarms. It is important to read the manufacturers installation instructions and the locations information contained in the Building Code Document.
The Watchman AJ-760SI Smoke alarm is fully compliant with the changes to the New Zealand Building code. A wireless remote control is also available for this alarm.