LIGHTING
(For information of electrical fixtures and fittings, including information on spares and suppliers refer to the Electrical Fittings page on this website).
Entry Foyers Common Hallways and Car Parks
Light fittings in these areas are motion sensor controlled. When a person enters that area the lighting will be activated, and will turn off automatically after a set period of no activations.
The motion sensors must be kept clear of obstruction and regularly checked and/or dusted to prevent dust build up which would interfere with the operation of the sensor.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is installed in all common areas (foyers, hallways, stairwells, and car parks). Emergency lightsware controlled via a discharge test kit located in the community section of the switchboard (MSB). In the event of a power failure, the emergency lighting will stay illuminated for safe evacuation of the building. The emergency lights will stay illuminated in power failure for a minimum of 90 minutes as per regulation standards using in built back up batteries.
From time to time it is expected that power cuts can last for longer than 90 minutes, in which case, hallways and stairways will be very dark. Ensure you are prepared for this eventuality with a torch for each resident. This might seem a pretty simple thing, but when it happens, you will definitely be thankful to have a torch handy!
POWER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Electrical supply is derived from a padmount transformer (property of Energex) located at the front left hand side of Estilo Stage 1 Apartments. Incoming mains run through a conduit system to the main switch board (MSB) located alongside the transformer. All metering and main switches for Units 1 – 66 are at the MSB position.
Common Areas, External lighting and power points are fed from the community side of the site MSB, all circuits and main switches are easily identifiable by their labels.
Should your safety switch trip for any reason, follow these steps:
When it trips, you have determined the cause of the fault. Take the faulty appliance to a qualified service centre for repairs.
For safety reasons, ensure an adequate air space is left around the dwelling’s switchboard. Do not store items in front of or in contact with the switchboard.
Please note that a licensed electrician must be engaged to locate and fix any fault with the power supply or the switchboard.
Information from Meters 2 Cash can be found on the Service Connections tab of this website.
Energy Efficiency
In Australia; approximately 50% of total greenhouse gas emissions arise from the stationary energy sector, which includes the production of electricity. This means that efforts to reduce electricity use can have a meaningful impact on reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Practical tips to reduce electricity use include:
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
Replace light fitting lamps as required or after lamps have deteriorated. Lamps must be replaced with same size wattage or as specified by lighting schedule, or as specified on light fitting. Incorrect lamp wattage may cause damage to fitting and control gear.
The Emergency Lighting installation should be tested and inspected 6 monthly (as a maximum) to ensure correct operation, an inspection and discharge test should be carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 2293.2 1995, and details registered in the on-site log book, any fittings that fail should be repaired or replaced. Incorrect lamp wattage may cause damage to fitting & control gear. Emergency Discharge Test kit located at MSB
The security alarm system should be serviced 12 monthly (as a maximum) or as your maintenance contract states to ensure correct operation, checking battery levels and all termination connections. PIR's should be kept clear of obstructions, and dust free at all times.
The power indicator light on the smoke detector should be visually noted at all times that power is on, if at all the indicator light is not lit then supply should be checked. The test button should be pushed frequently to ensure operation, and the battery should be replaced every 12 months. Detector heads should be kept clear and free from dust at all times.
Should be regularly cleaned, to prevent dirt/dust build up causing interference with their operation.
Visually check every six months. Check all connections each twelve months. Earth-leakage/Residual Current Devices should be manually tested each month by pressing test button, and tested with RCD tester every 12 months.