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It is suggested that the following items should be considered for regular servicing, maintenance or testing. Refer to the manufacturer's or installer's guidance where available. | It is suggested that the following items should be considered for regular servicing, maintenance or testing. Refer to the manufacturer's or installer's guidance where available. | ||
=== Floor coverings === | ===Floor coverings=== | ||
Clean timber flooring, carpet and tiles. | Clean timber flooring, carpet and tiles. | ||
=== Windows === | ===Windows=== | ||
Clean internal frames/glazing and lubricate accessible hinges and locks. | Clean internal frames/glazing and lubricate accessible hinges and locks. | ||
=== Doors === | ===Doors=== | ||
Lubricate hinges and service door closers. | Lubricate hinges and service door closers. | ||
=== Smoke and heat detectors === | ===Smoke and heat detectors=== | ||
Clean and test units. | Clean and test units. | ||
=== Cooker hood === | ===Cooker hood=== | ||
Clean and/or replace filter. | Clean and/or replace filter. | ||
=== Ventilation fan === | ===Ventilation fan=== | ||
Clean and/or replace filter. | Clean and/or replace filter. | ||
=== Consumer unit === | ===Consumer unit=== | ||
Test RCD circuit breaker. | Test RCD circuit breaker. | ||
=== Baths, sinks and showers === | ===Baths, sinks and showers=== | ||
Regularly clean and flush plugholes and waste traps for hygeine and to minimise the risk of blockages. | Regularly clean and flush plugholes and waste traps for hygeine and to minimise the risk of blockages. | ||
=== Ceramic hob === | ===Ceramic hob=== | ||
Remove spillages and repair any scratches in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | Remove spillages and repair any scratches in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | ||
=== Balcony === | ===Balcony=== | ||
Ensure sliding door tracks are free from obstruction. Ensure balcony drainage is free from debris and obstructions. | Ensure sliding door tracks are free from obstruction. Ensure balcony drainage is free from debris and obstructions. | ||
=== Notes === | ===Notes=== | ||
==== Record keeping ==== | ====Record keeping==== | ||
It is recommended that servicing records and receipts are retained for future reference (e.g. when letting or selling the apartment). | It is recommended that servicing records and receipts are retained for future reference (e.g. when letting or selling the apartment). | ||
==== Owners who let their apartments ==== | ====Owners who let their apartments==== | ||
Take note of and comply with all relevant statutory requirements relating to testing and certification of electrical installations and appliances in the apartment. | Take note of and comply with all relevant statutory requirements relating to testing and certification of electrical installations and appliances in the apartment. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 21 August 2020
It is suggested that the following items should be considered for regular servicing, maintenance or testing. Refer to the manufacturer's or installer's guidance where available.
Floor coverings
Clean timber flooring, carpet and tiles.
Windows
Clean internal frames/glazing and lubricate accessible hinges and locks.
Doors
Lubricate hinges and service door closers.
Smoke and heat detectors
Clean and test units.
Cooker hood
Clean and/or replace filter.
Ventilation fan
Clean and/or replace filter.
Consumer unit
Test RCD circuit breaker.
Baths, sinks and showers
Regularly clean and flush plugholes and waste traps for hygeine and to minimise the risk of blockages.
Ceramic hob
Remove spillages and repair any scratches in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Balcony
Ensure sliding door tracks are free from obstruction. Ensure balcony drainage is free from debris and obstructions.
Notes
Record keeping
It is recommended that servicing records and receipts are retained for future reference (e.g. when letting or selling the apartment).
Owners who let their apartments
Take note of and comply with all relevant statutory requirements relating to testing and certification of electrical installations and appliances in the apartment.