Maintenance Schedule Trade
Description
Frequency
Carried out by
Stormwater
Check and remove silt and debris from balcony drain point
Every 3 months
Occupant
Sewer
Check all pipes for firm connection and leaks and make good as required
Every 2 years
Licensed Plumber
Sewer
Pour 5 litres of water into the laundry floor waste to restore the water seal
Every 3 months
Occupant
Cold water
Check for leaks in taps, valves, toilets, and other obvious faults with pipe work, rectify as required
Yearly
Licensed plumber
Hot water
Inspect and check hot water system pipe work, valves, and traps
Yearly
Licensed plumber
Sanitary Appliances
Tighten holding bolts and hinges on toilet seats, check for leaks and correct operation of toilet
Yearly
Licensed plumber
Air Conditioner
Test and clean condensate tray and drain (rectify any blockages or water leaks)
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Check for wear and tear and for excessive vibration and noise
Every 6 months
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Clean foils, fan blades and scrolls
Every 6 months
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Maintain refrigeration system
Yearly
Mechanical Technician
Air Conditioner
Report on general condition of equipment
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Hydraulic
Mechanical
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
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Check all refrigerant pipe work for leakage
Yearly
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Inspect air filters and clean them so they Every 3 months are free of dust, dirt and debris
Mechanical Services Technician
Air Conditioner
Vacuum filter chamber and inlet screens Every 3 months after each filter change
Mechanical Services Technician
Electrical Lighting
Replace entire lights
As required
Electrician
Switches
Testing of safety switches earth leakage Every 3 months tripping mechanism
Electrician
Fire
Inspection of the apartment smoke detector, clean sensor and replace any expired batteries
Inspect - Every 6 months Test - Monthly
Electrician
Fire
Smoke detector battery replacement
Yearly
Electrician
Fire
Smoke detector unit replacement
Every 10 years
Electrician
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
Monthly
Occupant
Joinery
Clean/wipe off spills from melamine surfaces
Immediately
Occupant
Joinery
Regular cleaning of polyurethane surfaces
Weekly
Occupant
Joinery
Clean/wipe off spills from polyurethane surfaces
Immediately
Occupant
Joinery
Clean stainless-steel handles
Weekly
Occupant
Joinery
Inspect, lubricate, and adjust to align joinery door handles, hinges, draw runners and integrated panels
Every 6 months
Occupant/ Tradesperson
Joinery
Clean the surface of mirrored vanity cupboards
Weekly
Occupant
General
Read operating instructions prior to first use
Prior to first use
Occupant
General
Clean and maintain the appliance as per the manufacturer’s guidelines
As specified
Occupant
Dishwasher
Prior to first use of the dishwasher follow the preparation for use guidelines
Prior to first use
Occupant
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
Prior to first use
Occupant
Waterproofing
Waterproof membrane
Joinery
Appliances
Cooktop Oven
Oven
Oven
Rangehood
Inspect and clean cooktop, only when cool to touch 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 Inspect and clean range hood grease filters with mild soap, detergent or a degreasing agent
After every use
Occupant
Prior to first use
Occupant
Prior to first use
Occupant
Prior to first use
Occupant
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
Inspect all painted surfaces and remove any surface marks, stains, or dust
Every 3 months
Occupant
Painting
Repair all minor defects with appropriate patching compounds and touch up these areas using matching paint Yearly imitating the texture of the original coating
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Painting
Repaint all walls following Dulux recommendations
Every 5 years
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Painting
Repaint all ceilings following Dulux recommendations
Every 10 years
Occupant/Qualified Tradesperson
Shower screens
Clean shower screens and check for any cracks or imperfections
After use
Occupant
Door hardware (locks)
Check and remove dirt and grime from hardware
Weekly
Occupant
Door hardware (locks)
Lubricate with WD-40 or equivalent recommended product
Every 6 months
Occupant
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
Yearly
Suitable qualified individual or firm
Doors
Seal/paint top and bottom of wet area doors
Yearly
Occupant
Doors
Check hinges for tightness and lubricate
Yearly
Occupant
Painting
Doors
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
Carpet
Regular cleaning of carpet (vacuuming)
Weekly
Occupant
Carpet
Cleaning of spills on carpet
Immediately
Occupant
Carpet
Wet cleaning of carpet to remove soiling Every 6 months not removed in daily maintenance
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
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 nongrease 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
Tiles and Carpet
Other