We all need a breath of fresh air. Indoor air quality is a crucial concern for all Australians, as we spend up to 90% of our time either at home or in the workplace. Indoor pollutants can have a significant impact on our collective health, leading to respiratory symptoms, allergies, and asthma.
The Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management has highlighted important information regarding the responsibility to maintain the ventilation system at all times. Since 2015 SafeAir have been in detailed discussion with BCCM to have clarification as to who is responsible for maintaining the buildings ventilation system. To this end we
Much has changed since our previous article that thrust the impacts of construction on apartment ventilation systems into the spotlight. Who would have known a global pandemic was just around the corner. Temperatures around Australia would hit record highs. Queensland’s property market would accelerate at rapid pace with interstate buyers flocking to the sunshine state in droves to ‘make home’ or invest
Experts call for revisions to Australian ventilation standards to combat health risks within buildings Amidst the global pandemic a growing number of health experts have raised concerns around current ventilation standards in a bid towards improving ventilation within apartment buildings and the need to operate a functioning ventilation system within apartment toilet, bathroom,
"Whose Responsibility Is It To Maintain The Exhaust Ventilation System?..." Is one of our most asked questions. The exhaust ventilation system and its associated ductwork has been designed specifically to suit the various parts of the building – i.e. studio, one, two, three- bedroom apartments, penthouses, as well as public toilet, recreational and
Who Is Responsible For Cleaning An Exhaust Ventilation Duct System? We have been asked on occasion by the Body Corporate to show good cause as to why the Committee should pay for removing flammable build-up from within the buildings exhaust ventilation duct systems. In some instances, the committee members are adamant it is
Body Corporates and Resident Managers are choosing to put the health and wellbeing of their residents and guests first by re-cleaning their buildings exhaust ventilation duct systems. More and more Queensland apartment buildings, resorts, hotels and unit complexes are proactively engaging skilled and professional HVAC duct cleaning contractors to hygienically deep-clean their buildings
With urban city developments on the rise, increasing roadworks, construction and infrastructure upgrades, our ventilation systems and ducted air conditioning systems are bearing the brunt of these growth changes more than ever before. As the old saying goes ‘where there’s smoke – there’s fire’. With South-East Queensland’s rapidly expanding city centres, high-rise and
Buying replacement air vents, air registers or grilles can be overwhelming. For correct airflow you should always buy an industry standard air vent with maximum free airflow across the face of the grille. You should never allow airflow to become restricted across the face of your air vents or air grilles in toilet,
Over time, exhaust ventilation duct systems in apartment buildings, resorts and hotels, even unit complexes become blocked with lint, dust and fibrous or material build-up. These blockages not only place pressure on the systems ability to perform, they can present fire and health risks throughout the buildings duct system. State Fire & Emergency Services