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A Tax deduction waiting to happen

FAQ, Resources, Smoke Alarm Compliance, Smoke Alarm Testing

Comply today and get the tax man to pay!With End of Financial Year fast approaching, now is the time to book those properties in for their annual Smoke Alarm Compliance check. Happy Landlords + Happy Tenants = Happy Property Managers. Another…

Do you have Clients where English is their second language?

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In a multicultural country like New Zealand, there’s a good chance that you regularly communicate with clients from diverse countries and cultures. Being able to communicate in more than one language is an amazing feat. But…

It’s Official!

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Smoke Alarm Testing Services is excited to announce, that we have acquired the business of Smoke Alarm Professionals. The Smoke Alarm Professionals team will be joining the SATS New Zealand team in our vision to educate people on the importance…

Deadlock Deathtraps

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Whilst many people are concerned for their home Safety and aim to keep intruders out, the sinister side of this is people lock themselves in without a thought of what to do if they need to exit their home in an emergency. SATS technicians…

Safety Switch vs Circuit Breaker. Do you know the difference?

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Safety Switch vs Circuit Breaker Both Safety Switches and Circuit Breakers promote safety and prevent damage to you and your property, but they are not the same thing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about these two electrical…

Top 6 ways to reduce the risk of a house fire

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Working smoke alarms Ensure your home has smoke alarms that are correctly positioned, operational, regularly tested and compliant. Early warning systems can save lives and your home should a fire break out. Keep your stove and oven areas…

Hop to it!

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Celebrate Easter in style with some homemade goodies that are all about chocolate and Easter. Crowd favourite Hot Cross Buns via maggiebeer.com.au A fun festive flair on Easter with Easter Nests via countdown.co.nz It's not Easter…

Home Fire Safety Checklist

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It is important that in the event of a fire (or emergency) you have a safety checklist and escape plan. Take the time to put both in place with your family, friends or boarders – it could potentially save a life. A home fire safety…

Smoke alarm alerts mother to cooking fire

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Source A kind postie comforted a young mother and her children while firefighters put out a kitchen fire in their Hāwera home on Wednesday. Ellen Te Waaka said she was attending to her three-month-old baby when the smoke alarm in…

Escape Plan

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In just two minutes, a fire can become lift-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. Scary isn’t it! This doesn’t give you much time to think about how to get yourself or family member to safety. Taking the…

Fire safety and Children

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If your curious about what your child/children would do if faced with a house fire, put them to the test! Do you think you’ll like the outcome? It’s important for children to learn about the dangers of fire, in all circumstances. There…

Landlords failing to provide Smoke Alarms are in the firing line

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Just this year there has already been a hand full of cases heard by the Tenancy Tribunal in which property managers and landlords have been ordered to pay exemplary damages to tenants for failing to fit smoke alarms in their rental properties. Referring…

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