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New Zealand Building Code Changes

From November 2023 the Building Code for Protection from Fire will be amended to make interconnected smoke alarms the minimum fire safety system for new built homes and substantial renovations. The standard allows for wirelessly or hard-wired interconnection, using either 10 year long-life battery-powered or 240v mains powered alarms.

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CAVIUS 4002 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Safety Recall

At CAVIUS, safety is our top priority, and we are committed to always operating with integrity in everything we do. ...

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FAQs about the NZ Building Code.

What are some of the confusing questions around the changes to the NZ Building Code. ...

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Emergency Evacuation Plans: Integrating Smoke Alarms for Optimal Safety

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A Landlord’s Guide to Fire Safety in New Zealand

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Safety Without Wires: The Features of Our Battery-Powered Smoke Alarms

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Installation Guide: Setting Up Your Photoelectric Smoke Alarms with Ease

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Reducing False Alarms: How Photoelectric Sensors Improve Smoke Alarm Reliability

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Aesthetics and Functionality: Why Nano Smoke Alarms Are Worth the Investment

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How Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Align with Building Codes

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

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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 ...

Product Info

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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 ...

Fire Incidents

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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 ...

Fire Incidents

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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 ...

Escaping Fires

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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 ...

Escaping Fires

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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 ...

Fire Safety

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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 ...

Fire Safety

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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 ...

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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 ...

Fire Safety

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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 ...

Our Danish beginnings

In 2004, CAVIUS founder Glenn Hojmose left his job as an industrial designer in Denmark to start his lifelong pursuit of the most advanced, aesthetically pleasing alarms – through a combination of state of the art electronics and superior product design. He was quickly joined by a world-class team of designers, engineers, researchers and project managers, who together bring the CAVIUS product range to life.

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