INSULATION COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Installation requirements for insulation must be followed
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ) has today urged all installers to follow
the installation requirements of the Energy Efficiency Homes Program.
The call comes after the tragic death of an insulation installer, and the suspension of foil insulation
from the program by the Minister for Environment, Peter Garrett.
Mr D’Arcy, ICANZ CEO said, “The Government has acted decisively. Accidents
will occur if
contractors do not ensure installers are aware of and follow the OH&S guidelines now in place.
“The government, in consultation with the industry, has introduced the strictest guidelines and
measures in order to minimise risk
and inform installers of safest installation methods and
procedures.
“These comprehensive requirements are there to be followed. They are for the safety of insulation
workers and homeowners and we support the government in ensuring compliance,” Mr D’Arcy said.
For added safety, ICANZ recommends the use of glasswool insulation batts in ceilings. Batts are
specifically designed for ceiling spaces, are non-conductive of electricity and are non-combustible.
More than one million homes have been insulated under the program.
“The EEHP is delivering real results in addressing climate change and shortfalls in building energy
efficiency. Without the insulation program, business as usual
would have taken over 30
years to
insulate all uninsulated homes in Australia,” Mr D’Arcy said.
“There are still more than a million homes potentially without insulation and the insulation industry has
committed significant resources and personnel specifically to service this program.
“Calls for an immediate termination of the program, or further reductions in funding below $1200
per household, would result in the closure of local factories while existing inventory is utilised.
“Importantly, closing the program would not stop the small minority of installers who may choose
to flout the regulations. Identifying and removing these installers from the system is the only
effective response,” Mr D’Arcy said.
“This program is designed to address a shortfall of over two million uninsulated homes and the
incentive must be geared accordingly if the program is to meet its goals within the time frame,” Mr
D’Arcy added.
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Media Release
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
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