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June 25th is Housing Day, so why not take a look at the fire alarm that protect your precious home?
It has been over 10 years since the installation of fire alarm became mandatory for all homes. Since the lifespan of a fire alarm is about 10 years, now is the time to review your fire alarm!
NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.,(head office: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City; President and Representative Director: Yoshinori Takahashi ), which has set the ambitious goal of "Eliminating gas accidents from around the world" is marking Housing Day, which was established by the National Confederation of Construction Workers' Unions in 1978. The company will share the results of its own research on Residential Fire Alarms , as well as the importance of installing and replacing them, and will introduce a highly reliable fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection functionality to protect your precious home.
| Research objectives | Understanding user insights regarding fire alarm |
| Survey participants | Fastask Monitors Men and women aged 30-69 who live in their own detached homes |
| Study area | Kansai region (2 prefectures and 4 prefectures) (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama) |
| Research Methodology | Internet Research |
| Survey period | Friday, November 24, 2023 - Wednesday, November 29, 2023 |
| Number of valid responses | 2,230 |
| Survey organization | JustSystems Corporation |
Summary of our unique research on Residential Fire Alarms
■ First, check! About the installation status of fire alarm in your home
Due to amendments to the Fire Service Act, the installation of fire alarm became mandatory for newly built homes in 2006, and for all homes, including existing homes, in 2011. People who live in detached houses that they own are required to select and install a fire alarm themselves (or request the installation of one). Now that more than 10 years have passed since installation became mandatory, what is the current status of fire alarm installation?
Survey period: November 2023 Subjects: 2,230 men and women aged 30 to 69 living in two prefectures and four cities in the Kansai region
The survey results showed that 67.1% of people have installed Residential Fire Alarms, 21.7% do not, and 11.2% are unknown. Looking at the age groups, the majority of people who have not installed fire alarm are in their 50s or older, which may suggest that many of these people live in homes built before the installation of fire alarms became mandatory. Compared to other generations, a higher percentage of people in their 30s answered that they do not know whether or not they have an alarm installed, which is likely because they are not the head of the household. First, let's check the installation status of fire alarm in your own home.
■ Did you know? fire alarm should be replaced every 10 years.
Survey period: November 2023 Subjects: 2,230 men and women aged 30 to 69 living in two prefectures and four cities in the Kansai region
According to a survey, only about half of people know when to replace Residential Fire Alarms.
Unlike other home appliances, it is difficult to notice that a Residential Fire Alarms is broken while in use. Devices that have been installed for more than 10 years may not only have dead batteries, but also malfunctioning electronic components and sensors, so the Fire and Disaster Management Agency and the Japan fire Alarm Manufacturers Association recommend replacing the entire unit rather than simply replacing the batteries.
■ When choosing a fire alarm, the most important thing to consider is reliability.
Survey period: November 2023 Subjects: 2,230 men and women aged 30 to 69 living in two prefectures and four cities in the Kansai region
As fire alarm are safety devices to protect your precious home, the most important factor when choosing a fire alarm was "reliability," with over 40% of respondents choosing this option. The next most common answer was "ease of installation and replacement," indicating that these factors are considered more important than low price.
■ " PLUSCO " - a highly reliable fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection function
New Cosmos Electric Electric, the developer of " PLUSCO ," was the first company in the world to develop a Residential Gas Alarms in 1964. Even today, the Residential Gas Alarms , with cumulative sales exceeding 75 million units worldwide. We would like to introduce " PLUSCO ," a fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection function, which was developed using the experience and technology cultivated in the development and manufacturing of Residential Gas Alarms .
Detects carbon monoxide and alerts you to fire sooner
The most common cause of death in building fire is carbon monoxide poisoning and suffocation.
"PLUSCO " detects invisible carbon monoxide at 100ppm (0.01%) and issues a warning. In addition, when carbon monoxide is detected, the sensitivity of the smoke sensor is increased by about 2 times, and a fire is notified earlier with about half the normal amount of smoke (CO reaction formula).
Easy installation with just one screwdriver
"PLUSCO" requires no construction work. It can be easily replaced and installed with just one screwdriver.
When installing on a wall, no screwdriver is required; it can be attached using plasterboard pins.
Distinctive square design
The stylish design will not interfere with your interior, whether you install it on the ceiling or on a wall.
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■ We will introduce PLUSCO at the "Renovation Industry Fair 2024"!
We will be exhibiting at the Renovation Industry Fair 2024, one of Japan's largest renovation exhibitions, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from August 6th to 7th, 2024.
Please come along and we will tell you more about PLUSCO.
