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Reapit has officially welcomed SATS as the FIRST compliance provider to integrate with the Console Cloud Marketplace!

Reapit has officially welcomed Smoke Alarm Testing Services (SATS) as the first compliance provider to integrate with the Console Cloud Marketplace – a move set to streamline compliance workflows for property managers across New Zealand and…

Amendments to the Building Code: Do you need Interconnected Smoke Alarms?

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From November 2023, new homes and substantial renovations will require interconnected smoke alarms. What has been introduced? Smoke alarms must be either 10-year long-life battery-operated or 240v mains powered and interconnected. Smoke…

Property Managers to pay damages over smoke alarm failure during fire

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Source A Dunedin property management company has been ordered to pay more than $6000 after smoke alarms failed to activate in a house during a fire.The Tenancy Tribunal ordered Cutlers Limited, trading as Cutlers Property Management, to…

Landlord fined $4,100 for failing to have working smoke alarms

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SourceA Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay $4,100 after a non-compliant gas supply and non-working smoke alarms were found at one of her properties.Lina Liu, the landlord of two boarding houses, was taken to the Tenancy Tribunal…

Auckland landlord fined $2000 for not having smoke alarms

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SourceAn Auckland landlord has been fined $2000 for failing to install smoke alarms in a rental property. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment successfully took Arie Peter Sterk to the Tenancy Tribunal for the breach last…

Why are Smoke Alarms so loud?

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Why are Smoke Alarms so loud? Its quite simple, to get your attention! If you are asleep, you need a loud, unexpected noise to wake you.

EXCITING NEWS!!

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We are excited to share some great news with our loyal customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Increase in fines for Smoke Alarm Compliance

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Fines have increased, is it worth the risk? Smoke alarms are a lifesaver. And in rentals, they’re a legal requirement. A Landlord who fails to comply with the regulations will be committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty…

Reducing fire-related deaths

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Reducing fire-related deaths may be as simple as having working Smoke Alarms. Working Smoke Alarms in your home can decrease your chances of perishing in a fire by half. SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES If you have a fire in your…

Working from home

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Working from home is the new reality for many of us as we learn to live with COVID. It’s important to do everything you can to make your home as safe as possible. Working from home can pose many challenges for people. Whether…

Dead Air Space

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Smoke Alarms are vital for your home. They are made to be installed on ceilings (and when necessary, on walls) to detect smoke. However, there are areas in your home where they should not be installed, in the dead air space. When we are at…

Reduce your risk

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“Compliance” is a common word these days in the industry. Ensure your Smoke Alarms are still being maintained regardless of industry changes and deadlines. Fires can occur to properties that are serviced by SATS too. Here is what some…

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