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Annak – Another issue to consider (but one that is not really related to this particular topic per se) is the positioning of the a/c unit on the balcony. A/c units that are positioned too close to a railing (and I have seen many of these) are a climbing hazard for small children.
If you or the Strata scheme are required to move the a/c unit whilst the balcony is being repaired and the a/c unit previously has been located within a distance of 900 mm from a balcony railing then I suggest that you relocate it to a safer position or raise it at least 1 metre off the floor of the balcony and install it on brackets on the wall.
Best practice: Positioning air-conditioners or other climbable objects on a balcony or deck close to a balustrade should be avoided or made non-climbable as these can be used as a foothold for children to climb on. Similar to the pool safety requirements, it is recommended that a non-climbable arc of 900mm be maintained outwards from the top of a balustrade.