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Why Heat Alarms Are Essential for Laundries, Garages, and Utility Areas

Not every room in a home is suited to the same type of alarm. Laundries, garages, and utility cupboards all generate the kind of airborne particles, steam, and fumes that regularly set off a standard smoke alarm for no real reason, and a smoke alarm that trips every time the...

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How Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Align with Building Codes

Whether you’re a homeowner, a landlord, or a developer, one thing remains the same: smoke alarms are vital to your property’s safety. Properly installing and maintaining smoke alarms ensures they can do their jobs, detecting fires early and allowing inhabitants the time they need to escape should the worst happen....

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Is A Carbon Monoxide Alarm the Same As A Smoke Alarm?

When it comes to small things that make a big difference in home safety, there are two things that really stand out: the smoke alarm and the carbon monoxide alarm. But here’s a question: are they the same thing? Short answer? No. But there’s a lot more to it. Smoke...

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7 Quick Smoke Alarm Checks for Daylight Savings

So, the big question is do you move your clocks forward or back? Here’s an easy way to remember: Spring forward for spring, and fall back for Autumn. Hopefully that will save you from rocking up to work an hour early and to enjoy that hour sleep in!...

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Smoke Alarms & the Residential Tenancies Act – know your responsibilities

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has tightened up its rules and regulations to ensure the safety of tenants throughout New Zealand – an imperative move considering 89% of fatal domestic fires occur in rental properties in NZ....

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Young boy calls Fireman Sam

A young Wellington boy was quick to react when he saw smoke coming from a local cafe. Hirini Whakamoe was at home watching the TV show ‘Fireman Sam’, when he started to notice smoke coming from Wellington cafe,...

Fire Incidents

Tragedy Narrowly Avoided

This letter was provided by Maurice and family after their home caught fire in Upper Hutt last February. Although it is never pleasant to hear of these type of events, we were happy and proud that our CAVIUS smoke alarms played a part in ensuring the occupant survived and damage...

Fire Incidents

Fire Escape Plan – Make Your Own

Fire Escape Plans are critical to saving your family in the event of a fire taking hold in your home. House fires are frightening, and having to escape your house can be more terrifying than it needs to be, especially if your kids haven’t practiced the plan in advance....

Escaping Fires

Close Call for Manawatu Property

On Saturday, 16th of June 2018, Callum McNeil and his wife experienced a close call that reminded them exactly why it’s so important to have efficient smoke alarms and a secure escape route. Callum shares his story below:...

Escaping Fires

Check the safety of your home this daylight savings

By checking your smoke alarm battery, placement, and functionality this daylight savings you can have peace of mind knowing that your house is covered for faster detection of smoke or fire. Plan ahead to protect both your home and family....

Fire Safety

The Importance of Smoke Alarm Maintenance

Just like many of your other household appliances, your smoke alarms require a little care from time to time. The good news is it only takes a couple of minutes, unlike cleaning the oven!...

Fire Safety

New Tenancy Regulations to come into effect on 1st July 2016

The Minister for Building and Housing, Nick Smith, announced last July there would be changes to The Residential Tenancies Act. One of these new regulations would mean that landlords must install Longlife Photoelectric smoke alarms into their properties. This is great news for tenants and landlords as the statistics show...

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What really is the difference between Photoelectric and Ionisation smoke alarms?

There are two main types of smoke alarms, commonly found in New Zealand homes; Photoelectric and Ionisation. However, for a number of years now photoelectric smoke alarms are the type that has been recommended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand....

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