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The proposals

Consultation Document – Proposed introduction of a new Boat Safety Standard (and supporting Boat Safety Scheme Checks) for smoke alarms on boats. December 2025

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Disabled & Incomplete Systems

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Smoke alarms for boats

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Living with Alarms

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2 Experience, Knowledge & Skills

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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reversing

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battery charger connection

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part 4 checklist

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CO alarms save lives

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Decommissioned & incomplete systems

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battery charging panel

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