A common property deck within our lot needs replacing. The new fibre cement surface is a slip hazard when wet. The owners corporation is not listening. What can I do?
A common property deck within our lot must be replaced because it is in a Flame Zone, and no combustible material is allowed. The owners corporation has gone for the cheapest quote. The new fibre cement decking surface is a slip hazard when wet.
At AGM, I asked what would be done about the safety concern. The strata manager and owners corporation said they would address the issues once the deck was built. As the strata manager and owners corporation are not listening, who do I talk to?
I recommend that a suitable designer is engaged (architect/engineer).
It's a complex one and not something with a defined answer.
Ultimately, the owners corporation needs to maintain common property with an expectation that it is done in a compliant and complementary fashion.
I am unsure of the obligations under planning and DBP for the specific nature query and site (due to lack of available information). I recommend that a suitable designer is engaged (architect/engineer) to review and provide recommendation on the design and material to be used to ensure compliance with BCA (slip rating/combustibility, etc) and with this, the design can provide options based on the cost for various material/aesthetic options for selection by the lot owner(s).
As part of this design process, it is worth reviewing the planning pathway requirements as if, for example, the building is within a heritage conservation area they may require planning consent to progress the works. The designer engaged should be able to provide basic advice on this and refer to town planners as necessary.
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With an education in multi-disciplinary engineering and project management and 14 years of experience in the facilities/asset/project management sectors, Dom has worked on an extensive diversity of projects, assets, and properties. This exposure provides an essential understanding of best practice applications of proactive maintenance, reactive repairs, and capital works upgrades to any asset or building. Valen specialises in the management of complex strata projects including Fire Safety Upgrades, Remedial Upgrades, Defect Management Claims, and Sustainability Upgrades. Our focus is to empower owners with tools and knowledge to make informed decisions on their projects and ensure fit-for-purpose and high-value results.
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