Topic: Fire Safety Certificates – FLAT CHAT

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15/10/2014 at 5:28 pm #9738 Reply | Quote
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Hi,

I’m in the process of purchasing a new unit in NSW, it’s a block of 10 units registered in 1976. The strata report states that “A fire safety certificate is not required for this property”. Reading through previous AGM minutes the OC has resolved NOT to obtain fire safety statements.

According to council and fair trading websites fire certificates are required for ALL residential unit blocks. I’m sure this is correct but could someone please clarify for me if there are any exemptions?

The unit I’m buying has an original door in very poor condition with no door closer. I’m pretty sure a fire inspection, at the very least, will mean having to replace all front doors (the sinking fund has adequate funds to cover this).

I’m also quite worried about safety such as fire extinguishers and units not having functioning smoke alarms etc….

How would you suggest I approach this? I’m a new owner (investor) coming into the mix and would really rather not get on everyone’s bad site the minute I arrive! Do I have any choice?

Thanks in advance, you guys do an awesome job
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