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

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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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The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has tightened up its rules and regulations to ensure the safety of tenants throughout New Zealand – an imperative move ...

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Two types of smoke alarms are commonly found in New Zealand homes; Photoelectric and Ionisation. However, for several years now, photoelectric smoke alarms are the ...

Fire Incidents

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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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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 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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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 ...

Escaping Fires

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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 ...

Fire Safety

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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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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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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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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.