Trade
Stormwater
Sewer
Sewer
Cold water
Hot water
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Maintenance Schedule
Check and remove silt and debris from balcony drain point
Check all pipes for firm connection and leaks and make good as required
2 years
Pour 5 litres of water into the laundry floor waste to restore the water seal Every 3 months
Check for leaks in taps, valves, toilets, and other obvious faults with pipe work, rectify as required
Inspect and check hot water system pipe work, valves, and traps
Tighten holding bolts and hinges on toilet seats, check for leaks and correct operation of toilet
Test and clean condensate tray and drain (rectify any blockages or water leaks)
Check for wear and tear and for excessive vibration and noise
Air Conditioner Clean foils, fan blades and scrolls
Air Conditioner Maintain refrigeration system
Air Conditioner Report on general condition of equipment
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Check that all valves are in their correct position. i.e. open, throttling or shut & lubricate as required
All insulation is to be checked and repaired maintaining vapour barrier sealing
Check and report on condition of all flexible connections, brackets and pipe supports
Air Conditioner Inspect for corrosion and treat as appropriate
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Check all refrigerant pipe work for leakage
Inspect air filters and clean them so they are free of dust, dirt and debris
Vacuum filter chamber and inlet screens after each filter change
Plumber
Services Technician
3
3 months
Services Technician
Services Technician
Lighting Replace entire lights
Switches Testing of safety switches earth leakage tripping mechanism
Fire Inspection of the apartment smoke detector, clean sensor and replace any expired batteries
Fire Smoke detector battery replacement
Fire Smoke detector unit replacement
Waterproofing
Waterproof membrane
Joinery
Visual inspection for cracks, splits or other damage in wet area finishes. Check adjacent areas for damp patches, mould/mildew, stained, blistered or flaking paint, strong musty odours
Joinery Clean/wipe off spills from melamine surfaces
Joinery Regular cleaning of polyurethane surfaces
Joinery Clean/wipe off spills from polyurethane surfaces
Joinery Clean stainless-steel handles
Joinery
Inspect, lubricate, and adjust to align joinery door handles, hinges, draw runners and integrated panels
Joinery Clean the surface of mirrored vanity cupboards
Appliances General Read operating instructions prior to first use
General Clean and maintain the appliance as per the manufacturer’s guidelines
Dishwasher Prior to first use of the dishwasher follow the preparation for use guidelines
- Every 6 months
to first use
Dishwasher Inspect and clean the dishwasher filter and arms As specified by the manufacturer’s guidelines Occupant
Cooktop Before turning on burners, ensure that the burner rings, caps, and grids have been fitted correctly
to first use
Cooktop Inspect and clean cooktop, only when cool to touch
Oven Remove any labels (apart from technical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment
Oven Remove any protective film from the outside
Oven
Rangehood
or inside of the appliance, including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or the base cover
Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the oven compartment and wash them as indicated in the oven manual
Inspect and clean range hood grease filters with mild soap, detergent or a degreasing agent
Rangehood Inspect and replace charcoal filters as they cannot be cleaned
Prior to first use
6 months
Washer/dryer Inspect and clean clothes dryer filters After every use
Painting
Painting
Painting
Inspect all painted surfaces and remove any surface marks, stains, or dust
Repair all minor defects with appropriate patching compounds and touch up these areas using matching paint imitating the texture of the original coating
Painting Repaint all walls following Dulux recommendations
3 months
5 years
Painting Repaint all ceilings following Dulux recommendations Every 10 years Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Doors
Shower screens
Door hardware (locks)
Clean shower screens and check for any cracks or imperfections After use
Check and remove dirt and grime from hardware Weekly
Door hardware (locks) Lubricate with WD-40 or equivalent recommended product Every 6 months
Doors
Check operation of door closes on front entry doors and check fire tag (door closer is not to be removed from the entry door). Fire doors must be certified yearly and entered the logbook
Doors Seal/paint top and bottom of wet area doors Yearly
Doors Check hinges for tightness and lubricate
Suitable qualified individual or firm
Doors
Check and clean door furniture for correct operation, tightness, lubricate bolts and rectify where required
Doors Check entry door seals and rectify where required
Tiles and Carpet
Carpet Regular cleaning of carpet (vacuuming) Weekly
Carpet Cleaning of spills on carpet
Carpet Wet cleaning of carpet to remove soiling not removed in daily maintenance
Carpet Replace carpet in the apartment
Porcelain
Tiles
Tiles
cleaning of tiles (Vacuuming)
cleaning of glazed wall tiles
of tile splashbacks
Tiles Cleaning of spills on tiles
Tiles
Other
sweeping or vacuuming of floor tiles
Windows
Windows Building facades/windows to be cleaned and inspected
Window hardware Lubricate key cylinder (using a non-grease lubricant)
Louvres Inspect and cleaning of louvers to balcony
Sealants