NSW: Are there any legislative requirements to steam clean or paint common area garbage rooms?

Question: Are there any legislative requirements to steam clean/paint common area garbage rooms?

1. 1. Are there any Legislative requirements to steam clean/paint common area garbage rooms serviced by a garbage chute and recyclable bins?

 

1. I understand that under the OH&S requirements that a commercial property must repaint a garbage room every 7 years. Does this apply to residential strata as well?

Answer: There is no legal requirement to steam clean or paint common area garbage rooms.

1. 1. In short No. There is no legal requirement to steam clean or paint common area garbage rooms. We would suggest as good practice that the periodic cleaning of carpets, walls, garbage rooms and garbage chutes be undertaken by a professional service. The main garbage room should be thoroughly cleaned weekly / bi weekly when the bins are put out for council collection and returned in a clean state. This is basic good hygiene for the prevention of spreading germs and general grime.

 

1. This is not a requirement in a strata building although, as a recommendation, we would encourage all strata buildings to ensure the garbage room locations are clean, free of all dirt, grease, excess rubbish and, if feasible, to repaint the garbage rooms in line with regular touch up paint cycles for their buildings as and when they become tired and in need of a refresh.

Dino Biordi
LUNA – The Building Management Company
E. dino@luna.management
P: 1800 00 LUNA (5862)