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‘Position on Smoke Alarms in Residential Accommodation’

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Published 01 June 2006
“Once a landlord, fire official, building owner, real
 estate agent etc, becomes aware that ionization
 alarms are not fit for purpose . . . Failure to warn
 in these conditions may render the official liable
 for prosecution. . .”
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WARNING!
“That all residential accommodation be fitted with photoelectric smoke
 alarms . . . Ionization smoke alarms may not operate in time to alert
 occupants early enough to escape from smouldering fires.”
extracted from page 3 of AFAC’s official position statement below
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The Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) is the peak representative body for all Australian & New Zealand Fire Brigades. AFAC’s official position on smoke alarms, published 01 June, 2006, states:
 
Australasian Fire & Emergency Service Authorities Council Position on Smoke Alarms in Residential Accommodation - June, 2006

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