Retrofitting
The federal Governments home insulation program has closed due to house fires and electrocutions. On 2nd November, 2009 the Government announced mandatory fitting of downlights covers on all halogen downlights. Downlights are the main point of concern, as uncovered downlights are the main reason why the home insulation program has been cancelled.
Over 130 house fires have been caused by halogen Downlights being covered by incorrect laying of insulation. If you have had insulation installed prior to 2nd November, 2009 your house may be in danger of catching fire.
The building codes of Australia has as of the 1/3/2010 released new laws regarding roof space left uninsulated after a poorly installed job. The new law requires no more than 5% of ceiling may be left uncovered. This means that if you have more than 10 uncovered downlights the insulation is rendered useless.
Mark Group of Australia are qualified Insulation installers and Inspectors. Please contact them to arrange and inspection of your downlights and for a quote to install the Igloo Downlight covers.
Warnings after spate of insulation fires
HOME owners in NSW are being warned after a recent spate of fires sparked by shoddily installed ceiling insulation.
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan said 15 fires had started in roofs across the state during the past three weeks, bringing this year's total to 49 - almost double 2008's total of 25.
"Many of the ceiling fires we have seen in recent weeks have been caused by ceiling insulation coming into contact with heat sources such as downlights and exhaust fans," Mr Whan said.
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