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| From: | SP52948 owner |
|---|---|
| To: | Russell Young BCS Strata Management |
| Subject: | REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION SP52948 Work Health and Fire Safety Reports 16Oct2014 |
| Date: | 16/10/14, 10:01 pm |
Hello,
It is apparent that the BCS (previously Raine & Horne Strata Sydney) and the Executive Committee take their responsibility in regards to OH & S and Fire Safety too lightly.
This is the third year now that almost identical issues come up in Fire Safety reports.
Apart from getting quotes from suppliers, full action was never followed up.
At the AGM 2014, you must provide full report on:
* OH & S issues
* Comprehensive elevator repairs and/or upgrades (as reported in professionally prepared documents by Napier & Blakeley in July 2012 and ThyssenKrupp in December 2013). The summary provided in short report by Vertical Transport Services in February 2014 is incomplete, superficial, and inconclusive. Many of the faults found in Napier & Blakeley's report are still outstanding.
* Fire Safety issues
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the maximum fines for non-compliance are severe and exhaustive. There are certain penalties that range up to $3 million for owners corporation found guilty, $600,000 for individuals such as committee members/owners or in some instances jail terms.
Whilst these are the maximum fines under the proposed laws, the non compliance by owners corporation of even the simplest issue may result in fines and/or claims against it.
Some of the hints to help you act fast: Napier & Blakeley reported trip hazard due to raised paving areas above garages between the buildings two and a half years ago. It is still an issue. Problems with roof areas... Lifts... And so on.
In essence, what owners do not realise is a simple fact: the delays and deferrals to maintain the property created "healthy" balance in the bank artificially. That is a false status of the accounts, as repairs and major works awaiting us will easily "swallow" the whole Sinking Fund quickly. Just one quote for painting the buildings in the coming financial year is above $600,000... Then, there is roof repair for one building in amount above $50,000, and so on.