Several companies produce smoke alarms for the Australian market, including Clipsal, Red smoke alarms, ANKA and Honeywell. These manufacturers offer a wide range of smoke alarm types such as wired interconnects, wireless interconnects, battery-powered, optoelectronic and thermal alarms. Optoelectronic smoke alarms are particularly effective in detecting smoldering fires and are recommended for most applications and are required in legislation in some areas.
Here are some of the major manufacturers and their products in more detail:
Clipsal:
Australian brand offers a range of smoke alarms, including optoelectronic and lithium battery powered options.
Red smoke alarm:
Red smoke alarms focus on photoelectric smoke alarms, highlighting the importance of its products in detecting smoldering fires and offers 240V and wireless options.
Anka:
Anka Security is another important player in the Australian market, offering 240V and battery-powered photoelectric smoke alarms.
Honeywell:
Honeywell is a world-renowned brand known for its reliable and technologically advanced fire safety products, including smoke detectors.
Brooks:
Brooks Australia is another brand mentioned in the smoke alarm legislation.
Emerald Alert:
These alarms are manufactured by Emerald Planet and are designed for residential and commercial applications.
Other well-known brands:
Smoke detection products are also available from Legrand, Matelec and Siemens.