WHY CHOOSE SATS?
- Committed to Agency Service
- Technology solutions
- Minimal disruption to your tenants
- Smoke alarm compliance specialists
- Fully tax deductible
- We keep up to date with legislation
WHAT WE DO
- We survey the property to ensure that all smoke alarms are compliant
- We clean, test and maintain the smoke alarms as per manufacturers specifications
- Batteries are tested and replaced where required
- We keep comprehensive property records and verify the alarms meet Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016
- A Statement of Compliance is issued within 60 minutes of completion
SMOKE ALARMS – $99.13 Ex. GST per annum
- Check, test and servicing of smoke alarms
- Unlimited visits* to the property
- FREE** – 3v Li Photo-Electric smoke alarms (Supply & install)
- FREE** – 240v Photo-Electric smoke alarms (Supply & install, replacement of existing only)
- Issue a Statement of Compliance
SMOKE ALARMS INTERCONNECTED – $114.95 Ex. GST per annum
(This option is only applicable for newly built and substantially renovated properties)
- Check, test and servicing of smoke alarms
- Unlimited visits* to the property
- Smoke alarms are supplied and installed (where required for compliance) for:
$99 per alarm Ex. GST – Photo-Electric 240v*** or 10-year long life battery smoke alarms.
- Issue a Statement of Compliance
* Unlimited visits are for repairs or change of tenancies (if required) only and refers to Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm. SATS is NOT an Emergency Call out Service and is not liable for beeping alarms outside of business hours.
**FREE alarms – As part of our commitment to ensuring your safety, we offer the installation of up to four (4) alarms free of charge if your property is enrolled on an annual service. This free supply and installation offer applies only to our standard alarms (non-interconnected). We will only install free alarms that are required to meet legislation. If you require more than four (4) alarms to be installed or an alarm to be installed that is not required to meet legislation, additional charges will apply for the supply and installation of those alarms. We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any changes. Any alarms that are removed or damaged after a SATS visit will be subject to a replacement charge.
*** 240v alarms are replacement of existing 240v alarms only, if alarms are required in new locations for compliance, the alarms installed will be 10-year long life battery type.
Can landlords undertake their own inspections and servicing of smoke alarms in their owned rental properties?
In short, yes they can, however they are not a specialist smoke alarm service provider. The complexities of positioning alarms to ensure the property complies with the appropriate Building code and legislation and having the knowledge to ensure the smoke alarms are fully functional can be difficult for the average landlord. For instance, can the landlord check that the power supply is actually connected to the 240v alarm? Can the landlord check the decibel output of the alarm and that it is in the required range? Can the landlord check the manufacture and/or expiry date of the alarm?
There could be significant outcomes for the landlord if a fire should occur and the property is not compliant or the alarms have not been serviced in accordance with the legislation. Additionally, the landlords insurance on the property may be void if a failure to comply with all legislation is proven. It is far better risk management for a landlord to employ a specialist to ensure compliance and to protect their valuable asset and the lives of the occupants.
As an agent in New Zealand you have a responsibility to ensure that all properties managed by your agency are compliant with current legislation. The Ministry of business, Innovation and Employment are continuing a strong focus on smoke alarm legislation. Failure to prove as an agency that your properties are compliant could result in penalties of up to $7,200 per breach.
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