#57841
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    “Trip hazard” may be a term that comes from a fire safety inspection.  In such cases, it’s not so much that the pots present a risk of people literally tripping over them, but that they could be intruding into the safe walking space.

    If it’s a narrow laneway, the strata committee may have a point as dimensions are calulated on the space required for people to navigate in an emergency.

    If it’s a wide area, then less so.

    There are some committees that will err excessively on the side of caution in these matters.

    Others will just take their fire safety reposrts as gospel, expecially if it might affect the building insurance.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.