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How Often Should We Reclean Our Buildings Ventilation Systems? How Often Should We Reclean Our Buildings Ventilation Systems? How Often Should We Reclean Our Buildings Ventilation Systems? A Preventative Decision That Protects Your Building and Its Community. In most residential buildings across Queensland, mechanical exhaust ventilation systems operate quietly in the background every day. The systems are designed to extract air-moisture, heat and odours from toilet, bathroom, ensuite and laundry areas, helping prevent condensation build-up and protecting both the structure of the building and the wellbeing of residents. [...]

Cause and Effect - Queensland’s Development Boom and The Potential Impacts on Your Ventilation Systems Cause and Effect - Queensland’s Development Boom and The Potential Impacts on Your Ventilation Systems Cause and Effect - Queensland’s Development Boom and The Potential Impacts on Your Ventilation Systems Development across South-East Queensland is transforming skylines - and potentially impacting the air we breathe indoors. Wherever there are demolitions, new builds, roadworks or transport and infrastructure upgrades, there are clouds of dust: fine particles, crystalline silica from concrete and brick, traces of plaster [...]

SafeAir’s Navigation Of Queensland’s Strata Law (Body Corporate Impasse Situations) SafeAir’s Navigation Of Queensland’s Strata Law (Body Corporate Impasse) SafeAir’s Navigation Of Queensland’s Strata Law (Body Corporate Impasse) Body Corporate Responsibility for Exhaust Ventilation System Maintenance in Apartment Buildings This report addresses a prevalent challenge encountered by duct cleaning companies in Queensland: the frequent assertion by Body Corporates in apartment buildings that the maintenance of shared exhaust ventilation systems is an individual lot owner's responsibility. This misconception [...]

Is Your Buildings Ventilation System Safe? Prevent Risk. Protect Your Health Is Your Buildings Ventilation System Safe? Prevent Risk. Protect Your Health Is Your Buildings Ventilation System Safe? Prevent Risk. Protect Your Health Body Corporate Responsibilities For Cleaning Ventilation Systems. Many apartment buildings have never had their ventilation systems deep-cleaned. Some systems haven’t been cleaned in over 25+ years. Owners often report issues - some committees advise it’s the owners responsibility to maintain. The systems are incorporated into the fabric of the building at time of construction and [...]

Keep Your Building Breathing. Don't Let Winter Trap Bad Air, Steam & Odours Indoors Keep Your Building Breathing. Don't Let Winter Trap Bad Air, Steam & Odours Indoors Keep Your Building Breathing. Don't Let Winter Trap Bad Air, Steam & Odours Indoors As winter sets in across South East Queensland, residents and guests of apartment buildings often close external doors and windows to retain warmth. As temperatures drop to the below 10C's from late May to early August, occupants in units and high-rise apartment buildings have no other option [...]

Always Racing to Beat the Bathroom Stink? Always Racing to Beat the Bathroom Stink? Always Racing to Beat the Bathroom Stink? SafeAir Awareness Statement - Helping You 'Clear Mr. Whiffy'... One 'Blue Room' at a Time. There’s nothing quite as disappointing as stepping into a clean, stylish bathroom... and hit with a stinky whiff or a full-blown bomb-drop. Bathroom smells are more than just annoying - they can be downright embarrassing. All whiffy smells have a clear cause - and a simple solution. With over a decade of experience, [...]

Who Is Responsible? The Body Corporate Impasse Towards Maintenance Responsibilities Who Is Responsible? The Body Corporate Impasse Towards Maintenance Responsibilities Who Is Responsible? The Body Corporate Impasse Towards Maintenance Responsibilities Not All Body Corporates Are Taking Responsibility For The Removal Of Risk. Owners have notified some bodies corporates that their ventilation system needs maintenance. The accumulation of lint and material content within the ventilation system creates risk and can act as a fire load. We first addressed our concerns regarding system maintenance responsibilities direct with BCCM and QFES in [...]

Removing Potential Fire Risks From Your Buildings Ventilation System Removing Potential Fire Risks From Your Buildings Ventilation System Removing Potential Fire Risks From Your Buildings Ventilation System BCCM Guidelines + How Bodies Corporates Can Proactively Remove Risk From The System. Why A Maintenance Program Is Essential: The accumulation of dirt and other materials in ventilation systems can act as a fire load, increasing the risk of ignition and rapid fire spread throughout the fabric of the building. The Office for the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM) [...]

Queensland’s Corrosive Salt Air & Its Impact On Your Buildings Ventilation System Queensland’s Corrosive Salt Air & Its Impact On Your Buildings Ventilation System Queensland’s Corrosive Salt Air & Its Impact On Your Buildings Ventilation System Living along Queensland's picturesque coastline offers unparalleled ocean views and a highly desirable lifestyle. However, the proximity to the Pacific Ocean presents unique challenges for apartment buildings and resorts, particularly concerning the corrosive effects of salt-laden air on ventilation systems. Understanding these impacts and implementing modern solutions is crucial for maintaining both the [...]

The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control The Role of the Buildings Ventilation System in Odour Control Bathrooms are naturally humid spaces and are prone to air-moisture buildup, which can create the perfect environment for odours to linger and grow. Exhaust ventilation systems within apartment buildings (located in toilet, bathroom ensuite and laundry areas) play a critical role in managing air circulation, removing unpleasant smells, and preventing excess air-moisture that could lead to bacteria, mould and [...]