Investigative Journalism and Learning Hub - Waratah Strata Management Refused to Provide SP52948 Fire Safety Report on 7 March 2020

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From: Frank Tallaridi Waratah Strata Management
To: SP52948 owner
Subject: 52948 - Unit 158 - Smoke detector advice
Date: 7/3/20, 1:35 pm

Please find attached a letter in relation to the need to replace your smoke alarm following a recent inspection by Eagle Fire.

The letter provided 2 options as follows;

  1. You may engage your own contractor to replace the detector and provide me, or the building manager a copy of the compliance certificate, or

  2. The Owners Corporation may engage Eagle Fire to replace your smoke detector for a fee as stated on the attached letter and that fee will be added to your strata account. Should you select this option you will need to provide access to your unit on a future installation date to be advised. Failure to do so will attract a further site attendance fee which will be additionally charged to your account.

Please advise by no later than Friday 13 March 2020 which of the above 2 options you select in order for an installation date to be arranged and finalised in preparation for the Annual Fire Safety Statement to be lodged with City of Ryde Council.

Eagle Fire report states the following:

Unit 158 Level 2 Building A
Item # 121 Smoke Alarm 10 Year Replacement Replace old/expired smoke alarm with new. The quoted amount is for a straight swap only and does not include any unforeseen circumstances.
Item # 122 Unit Smoke Alarm 10 Year Replacement Replace old/expired smoke alarm with new. The quoted amount is for a straight swap only and does not include any unforeseen circumstances.

Regards,

Frank Tallaridi

Waratah Strata Management

P.O. Box 125, Eastwood NSW 2122

www.waratahstrata.com.au