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[Paula]

Hi there, we need to create a by law for the installation of air conditioners. Can anyone help with the specifications needed?? Thanks

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[Jimmy-T]

@paula said:
Hi there, we need to create a by law for the installation of air conditioners. Can anyone help with the specifications needed?? Thanks

Every building is different. What are the issues you feel need to be covered by a by-law?

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[Paula]

The main issue is we want to split system allowed only as oppose to ducted air con. I guess the info we want covered includes:

*outdoor component should be on floor of balcony not wall

 *indoor component should be on wall that is not common

*no piping done through common pipes

*all responsibility to be taken by lot owner for repairs and maintenance

*details of horsepower, brand and company installing to be provided

*floorplan which shows where it will be installed (both inside and outside) to be provided.

Does anything else need to be added?? Can we include installation of down lights as well on the same by law??

Thanks

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[Jimmy-T]

My first thought is that it would be a very good idea to consult an experienced strata lawyer about this.

If you do go it alone, however, I would make sure there was a clause that says that anyone who installs air-con without permission or does so with permission but in breach of the conditions set out in the by-law, will have to remove the unit and reinstate common property at their own expense.

I would also create another by-law to cover downlights but, even better, have a look at this document  which defines who’s usually responsible for what in a strata scheme.  It is not legally binding but you can use it as a template for a catch-all by-law that covers all sorts of things (and the by-law will be binding).  Change it to suit your scheme but in general it will stop a lot of arguments about who is responsible for what in your block.

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