#24834
Enough of Strata
Flatchatter

    I have read Whales Response to weemac47 and looked at Regulation 31.

    It appears to me that virtually every accessible external window above 2Mtrs above ground level that can open is required to have such a device fitted.  (All toilet / laundry windows appear to be 1.62M (standard) above the internal floor level and so are caught by the 1.70M level requirement).

    Our Strata is currently looking at this issue and it appears that even kitchen and Lounge windows which open on to a balcony (enclosed or not) will need to be fitted with them.  Is that interpretation correct?   If so it seems a little of an over kill, with virtually every window opening restricted to 12.5CM.

    Our Strata Manager provided a quote from a company who will do the installation of a specific type of keyed lock “on a cable” (capable of taking a force of >250Newtons), which our EC considered was a real rip-off ($5.6k for 18 units) , plus extra charges for collecting keys to access units / call back fee if no-one present when time arranged. (The locks specified can be purchased for $20 reach on E-Bay).

    I understand that locking devices that can be made up by Locksmiths and capable of being installed by EC Members / Handyman, however the issue of being capable of resisting the 250 Newtons (26Kg/56Lbs) pressure needs to be considered and overcome.  (Maybe an Engineers certificate). 

    Whale – is there any chance that this matter might be discussed at the Panel (organised by Strata Community Aust) to review Legislation Jimmy T will chair this weekend (April 30)? 

    Any comments on the above would be welcome. (Winston)