Residents intending to undertake any type of alterations or renovations to their apartment must obtain approval from the Building Manager and/or the Executive Committee.

What may seem a simple addition or installation could breach various Building and Fire Safety Codes. To prevent this, and to avoid unnecessary costs, please contact the Building Manager, who will advise you on the necessary procedures for your particular request.

It is the intention of the Owners’ Corporation that such work should proceed smoothly and at the same time cause a minimum of inconvenience to other residents.

Depending on the scope of work described in a proposal, it may be necessary to provide some or all of the following information:

·      Copy of detailed plans and specifications. These may have to be forwarded to our architects for approval, at your expense.

·      If relevant, a copy of approvals from relevant authorities (e.g. Sydney City Council).

·      License details and certificates of currency for relevant insurances of the proposed builder.

The Owners’ Corporation may impose certain conditions on a project  (e.g. limiting the hours of noisy works etc). Hours of work are generally 7.30 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am – 3 pm Saturday except that:

·      Noisy works (e.g. repeated concrete drilling, incessant hammering etc) must not start before 9 am and are not permitted on weekends.

·      The builder is to provide 36 hours written notice of any long-term noisy works to the Concierge or the Building Manager.

·      Silent works (e.g. painting) can take place at any hour if there is no impact on neighbouring apartments.

Doors

The front door to each apartment is a fire-rated door and is the property of the Owners Corporation. Fire Regulations and Codes apply to these doors. They are inspected annually by authorities.

What may seem like a minor adjustment could be a safety hazard to the building and a breach of the Fire Code (e.g. changing the locks, installing deadlocks, peepholes etc). Please check with the Building Manager prior to any installation or alternatives.

Housekeeping During Works

Apartment doors must be closed at all times during building works to prevent the escape of dust.

When removing debris, hallways carpets are to be protected with heavy-duty plastic taped at the edges.

Any damage to common property as a result of these works is to be repaired promptly at the resident’s expense. If any common property requires cleaning as a result of building works, please take immediate action. Common property is to be presentable at all times.

Hallway carpets and lifts are to be inspected prior to trades people leaving each day and cleaned/vacuumed if necessary.

Housekeeping directions from either the Concierge or the Building Manager are to be carried out promptly.

Rubbish Removal From Building Works

There is no facility to dispose of builders’ refuse at Crown Gardens. It is the responsibility of the builder to arrange removal of such debris.

No debris of any kind is to be placed in the garbage chute or garbage rooms.

Hard Flooring

Guidance notes for installing of hard flooring can be supplied by the Building Manager.

It remains the responsibility of the owner to ensure neighbouring apartments are not affected by any noise transmission. Notwithstanding any advice from the Building Manager, it is recommended that specialist acoustic advice is sought at an early stage.

Flooring damaged, under whatever circumstances, will not be claimable against the Owners’ Corporation insurance. This should be covered under your contents insurance policy.