Foil Insulation suspended from home insulation program.

09-Feb-2010

 

Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, suspended the use of foil insulation nation-wide under the Home Insulation Program, effective today.

 

“Today we have taken swift action to suspend foil insulation from use under the Home Insulation Program," Mr Garrett said.

 

“Safety of householders and installers is an absolute priority for the program.

 

“Metallic foil is conductive and when installed incorrectly, without undertaking the mandatory risk assessments and in breach of clear program requirements, this product can be dangerous. 

 

“Unfortunately, despite strong measures taken to date, including banning the use of metal fasteners for foil insulation in November last year, we are still seeing evidence of foil installations which do not met clear program requirements.

 

“It is for that reason why we have taken steps today to suspend its use under this program.

 

“I have instructed my Department to continue urgent consultations with technical experts and electrical safety authorities and based on the outcome of these discussions I will consider what additional steps will be required if foil insulation is to remain eligible under the Home Insulation Program.

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