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Jolimont’s mix of older apartments, renovated terraces and compact floorplans can leave gaps in smoke alarm coverage—especially after layout changes. Our visual assessment checks what’s installed and whether placement makes sense for the way the home is used.
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We visually confirm whether smoke detectors are installed in relevant areas of the home and record their locations, so you’re not relying on a quick glance or agent photos.
We assess whether detector locations suit the way people move through the home (hallways, stair paths, entry routes), and note apparent gaps where a detector may be missing for effective early warning.
We check the proximity of detectors to bedrooms and sleeping zones and highlight situations where sleeping areas appear under-covered based on what’s visible.
Where homes have open-plan kitchen/living areas—common in renovated Jolimont dwellings—we note detector positioning that may be impractical or likely to be affected by cooking-related nuisance alarms, which can lead to alarms being disabled.
We note visible mounting position and ceiling features (bulkheads, high ceilings, sloped sections) that may influence where detectors are placed and whether a location appears sensible for smoke rise and detection.
We include photos of visible detectors and their positions, making it easy to brief an electrician or property manager on what’s installed and what may need further review.
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Jolimont has a mix of strata apartments and older-style homes that are often renovated internally. After upgrades, detector locations don’t always keep pace with new bedrooms, altered hallways, or open-plan living areas. Our assessment is a visual check that confirms what detectors are present and where they’re positioned, so you can spot obvious coverage gaps and organise any follow-up advice if needed.
No. This service is a visual inspection to confirm the presence and placement of smoke detectors and document what we can see. It doesn’t include electrical testing, sound testing, or formal compliance certification. If you need functional testing or replacement advice, we recommend engaging a qualified electrician after you receive our report and photos showing the current setup.
Yes. We walk through each level and visually record detector locations, then consider whether the placement makes sense for the layout, including stairs and the routes between bedrooms and exits. Where the configuration suggests potential gaps—such as bedrooms separated by stairwells or long hall sections—we note those observations in the report so you can plan any upgrades.
Common changes include converting rooms into bedrooms, opening up kitchens to living areas, adding study nooks, or reworking hallways and doorways in older homes. In apartments, internal renovations and ceiling bulkheads can also change where detectors end up being installed. Our visual assessment helps confirm whether detectors appear to match the current floorplan rather than an older layout.
Book it as part of your pre-purchase due diligence, ideally timed with any broader property inspection so the home is assessed in one visit. That way, you can document detector presence and placement before contracts go unconditional. If access is limited, we can still complete a visual check during the inspection window and provide reporting you can use for post-settlement safety upgrades.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections will visually confirm smoke detector presence and placement and document it clearly for your next steps. Call 0413 163 187.