Investigative Journalism and Learning Hub - Waratah Strata Management ignored SP52948 fire safety compliance concern and By-Law 5 on 8 March 2020

From:	SP52948 owner
To:	Robert Crosbie, Frank Tallaridi
Subject:	PROBLEM REPORT: Fire Safety compliance and By-Law 5 - 8Mar2020
Date:	8/3/20, 8:21 pm

Around quarter of owners in SP52948 have peep holes. The worst example is ex-EC member Mrs. Maureen MacDonald Lot 151 who has two peep holes.

13 owners have external door snakes.

Many owners attached extra elements to doors or door frames.

Evidence for all units has been collected.

If the door is fire rated so is the door frame. Penetrating the frame for hinges and locks, adding door jams or seals, etc has the potential to affect the certification of the opening and may make it non-compliant.

In addition, By-Law 5 is very clear about keeping up the appearances of the rest of the buildings.

Examples of different coloring scheme for under-door metal covers in Lots 19, 20, 21, 23, and 27 show non-compliance with By-Law 5. Many more proofs from other units is kept as evidence.

Waratah Strata Management will have to provide full report on:

Owners who fail fire safety compliance and evidence that each owner has peep hole fire-rated as per Australian Standards.
Evidence that all attachments on external side of the doors were made by certified tradesperson.
Owners who fail By-Law 5 and corrective actions at their own cost.
Letters been sent to all those owners with issues as above.