Contact the Government's - Insulation Safety Hotline on 13 17 92

Insulation Safety Inspections

The government plans to perform inspections on up to
* 150,000 homes insulated with batts or loose fill insulation
* 50,000 homes insulated with Foil Insulation (refer to Electrical Safety Inspection - Foil Insulation Only )

Many industry experts predict the number of homes that have safety or problems with their insulation could be as high 400,000 or about 30-40% of all homes insulated under the rebate. (SMH 17 Feb 10). 
Additionally it was not until the 1 November 09 that down light covers became mandatory under the rebate and a huge amount of homes were insulated prior to then.

Note almost all of the 140 house fires to date have been caused by insulation being installed too close to down lights and the absence of approved down light covers. 

Reasons For Insulation Inspections:

• Safety -  Scared about the level of house fires from insulation & the risk to your home or family
  
• Non Compliance - Concerned your Insulation was not installed correctly or meet Australian Standards & Council R-Value Requirements
• Feel Ripped Off -  Believe you had a Dodgy Installers who at least ripped off the Government or worse yourself 
• To Make a claim - Need Proof of Insulation Companies failings to make a claim or complaint against them with Department of Fair Trading. 
• Selling Home - A large number of inspection requests have come from homeowners looking to sell their home and a condition of sale has been to ensure the home is safe
• Peace of Mind - Probably the biggest motivator for homeowners to seek an Insulation Safety Inspection is simply peace of mind...
  

Contact the Government's - Insulation Safety Hotline on 13 17 92