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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated September 27, 2000, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of DualStar
Technologies Corporation on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2000. We
hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the
Registration Statements of DualStar Technologies Corporation on Form S-8 (File
No. 33-97708, effective October 3, 1995, and File No. 333-88659, effective
October 8,1999).
GRANT THORNTON LLP
New York, New York
September 27, 2000