Smoke Alarm Requirements From January 2017
We’ve Listed The Most Recent Smoke Alarm Requirements Below; For dwellings being sold, leased or an existing lease renewed these are the latest smoke alarm requirements. Existing smoke alarm manufactured more than 10 years ago must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms which comply with Australian Standards. Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested […]
Warning: Marblesheen Pool Coatings Containing Asbestos
What is Marblesheen/Marblelite? Marblesheen also known as Marblelite is a decorative coating applied to the surface of concrete pool shells with the average thickness between 5-25mm. It is primarily composed of white cement and white marble chips between 1-2mm in diameter. If the Marblesheen coating was applied prior to 1990, it may include asbestos. How […]
Smoking in Strata (Qld)
A Body Corporate cannot ban smoking in strata altogether and similarly, owners and occupiers may not just smoke wherever they want to. Smoking on common property can only be restricted if it unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of another lot or the common property. However, this is not the case when there are substantially enclosed […]
Ridiculous Motions
Can the Committee Refuse To Accept Ridiculous Motions? When such motions are submitted to the committee for inclusion on the next general meeting agenda, committees are left wondering how they are meant to deal with them. This is particularly so when the motions submitted are defamatory of owners or occupiers within the scheme. The first idea […]
Smoke Alarm Requirements
The Queensland Government has introduced changes to overhaul smoke alarm systems. Changes to smoke alarm systems include the following; From 1st January 2017, all smoke alarm installations will need to be fully compliant for new buildings or when significant renovations occur. Smoke alarms will need to be interconnected and either hard-wired or powered by a 10 year […]
Termite Control – West Indian Drywood Termite
Termite Control -West Indian Drywood Termite Property owners and other affected parties are being invited to provide feedback on the future management of the West Indian Drywood Termite. Feedback is particularly sought with regards to who pays for treatment of the termite. Under the new Biosecurity Act 2014, which is due to commence on 1st July […]
Changes To Pool Safety Laws
Changes To Pool Safety Laws On the 28th of January 2016, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission made changes to pool safety laws. The regulations now state, that in some circumstances building work for a fence forming the whole or part of an existing pool barrier does not require a building development approval. Points to note: If the only […]
Brisbane Flood Maps Released
Brisbane Flood Maps Brisbane City Council has recently released its flood mapping and associated ‘Flood Work’. The Brisbane City Council has provided a free interactive mapping tool on their website to help people understand potential flood risks. Click here to be directed to their website: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/community-safety/disasters-emergencies/types-disasters/flooding/understand-your-flood-risk
Building Fire Safety & Compliance Requirements
Building Fire Safety Under the Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008, all buildings have annual fire compliance obligations. The objectives of the legislation are to ensure that persons can evacuate from the building safely and quickly in the event of a fire. Prescribed Fire Safety Installations for the building are to be maintained to the level […]
Strata Owners Services
What sort of Strata Owners Services do Strata Owners require? Body Corporates are made up of Strata Owners or Lot Owners. There are a number of strata owners services that Body Corporates can consider to take the stress away from owning a lot in a strata titled community. Some of these could be: • Body […]