Smoke Alarms Testing:
The tenant agrees to Inspect, carry out maintenance and survey the smoke alarm in their rooms as per below instructions. To this end they agree to do these things:
Weekly Tests:
Visually inspect the smoke alarms for any conditions that may adversely affect its operations for example excessive dust or paint.
Ensure the battery isn’t missing; this will be evident as the top of the smoke alarm will not close and will hang free.
Ensure that the green indicator light on the top of the smoke alarm is on constantly.
For “PSA” Alarms the Red LED light flashes every 5 minutes for normal operation.
For “Guardian” smoke alarms there should be no red indicator light flashing. If you are unsure which smoke alarm you have ask the landlord.
For all other type of smoke alarms ensure that the red indicator light on the top of the smoke alarm is flashing regularly. The red indicator light shouldn’t be flashing rapidly, for instance every 15 to 45 seconds, or NOT be flashing at all. If you require assistance from the landlord please ask.
Monthly Test:
Press the test button on the smoke alarm to ensure it is working. For “PSA” alarms the Red LED light will flash rapidly and the alarm will sound three beeps until finished. If you require assistance from the landlord please ask.
Six Monthly test:
Activate the smoke alarm by pushing the test button. If you require assistance from the landlord please ask.
General:
If in their room, or in the common areas, a tenant notices that a smoke alarm is not operating properly, for instance:
- The red indicator light indicator is flashing rapidly (every 40 seconds or less)
- The smoke alarm is chirping every 40 seconds or more rapidly.
- Any of the above weekly, monthly or six monthly tests fail.
- The smoke alarms is activating for no reason.
Then a tenant, after considering their own safety first, will inform the land lord immediately so that they can repair it.
For more detail please see the manual for “PSA” 6000RL alarms at:
https://www.psaproducts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1398-7213-00_6000_6000RL_manual_10Y_D_P_V25.pdf
