Maintenance Schedule
Stormwater Check and remove silt and debris from balcony drain point
Sewer
Sewer
Cold water
Check all pipes for firm connection and leaks and make good as required
Pour 5 litres of water into the laundry floor waste to restore the water seal
Check for leaks in taps, valves, toilets, and other obvious faults with pipe work, rectify as required
Hot water 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
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner
Air
Test and clean condensate tray and drain (rectify any blockages or water leaks)
Check for wear and tear and for excessive vibration and noise
foils, fan blades and scrolls
on general condition of
Check that all valves are in their correct position. i.e. open, throttling or shut & lubricate as required
Air Conditioner All insulation is to be checked and repaired maintaining vapour barrier sealing
Air Conditioner Check and report on condition of all flexible connections, brackets and pipe supports
Air Conditioner
Air
for corrosion and treat as appropriate
Check all refrigerant pipe work for leakage
Air Conditioner Inspect air filters and clean them so they are free of dust, dirt and debris
Air Conditioner Vacuum filter chamber and inlet screens after each filter change
3
2 years
3 months
Plumber
Electrical
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
Joinery
3 months
- Every 6 months Test - Monthly
10 years
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
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 Every 6 months
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
to first use
specified
to first use
Dishwasher Inspect and clean the dishwasher filter and arms As specified by the manufacturer’s guidelines
Cooktop
Before turning on burners, ensure that the burner rings, caps, and grids have been fitted correctly Prior to first use
Cooktop Inspect and clean cooktop, only when cool to touch
Oven
Oven
Oven
Rangehood
Remove any labels (apart from technical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment
Remove any protective film from the outside 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
After every use
Prior to first use
Prior to first use
Prior to first use
Occupant
Occupant
Occupant
Occupant
Inspect and clean range hood grease filters with mild soap, detergent or a degreasing agent Monthly Occupant
Rangehood Inspect and replace charcoal filters as they cannot be cleaned
Every 6 months Occupant
Washer/dryer Inspect and clean clothes dryer filters After every use Occupant
Painting
Painting
Painting
Inspect all painted surfaces and remove any surface marks, stains, or dust
Every 3 months Occupant
Repair all minor defects with appropriate patching compounds and touch up these areas using matching paint imitating the texture of the original coating Yearly
Painting Repaint all walls following Dulux recommendations
Painting Repaint all ceilings following Dulux recommendations
Doors
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Shower screens Clean shower screens and check for any cracks or imperfections After use Occupant
Door hardware (locks)
Door hardware (locks)
Doors
Check and remove dirt and grime from hardware Weekly Occupant
Lubricate with WD-40 or equivalent recommended product
Every 6 months Occupant
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 Yearly
Doors Seal/paint top and bottom of wet area doors Yearly
Suitable qualified individual or firm
Occupant
Doors Check hinges for tightness and lubricate Yearly Occupant
Doors Check and clean door furniture for correct operation, tightness, lubricate bolts and rectify where required Yearly Occupant
Doors Check entry door seals and rectify where required Yearly Occupant
Tiles and Carpet
Carpet Regular cleaning of carpet (vacuuming) Weekly Occupant
Carpet Cleaning of spills on carpet Immediately Occupant
Carpet Wet cleaning of carpet to remove soiling not removed in daily maintenance Every 6 months Occupant
Carpet Replace carpet in the apartment As required Tradesperson
Porcelain Regular cleaning of tiles (Vacuuming) Daily Occupant
Tiles Regular cleaning of glazed wall tiles Weekly Occupant
Tiles Regular cleaning of tile splashbacks Weekly Occupant
Tiles Cleaning of spills on tiles Immediately Occupant
Tiles Regular sweeping or vacuuming of floor tiles Weekly Occupant
Other
Timber Balustrades Thorough cleaning to prevent surface contamination build up Monthly Occupant
Windows Clean powder coated aluminium Every 3 months Occupant
Windows Building facades/windows to be cleaned and inspected Every 3 months Qualified Tradesperson
Window hardware Lubricate key cylinder (using a non-grease lubricant) Yearly Occupant
Louvres Inspect and cleaning of louvers to balcony Every 3 months Occupant
Sealants Inspect sealant areas Every 3 months Occupant
Sealants Replace sealants Every 3 years Tradesperson
Intercom handset Regular cleaning of apartment intercom Monthly Occupant