If you are thinking about making changes to your apartment, it is suggested you contact the onsite Building Manager in the first instance, who can help you understand any By-Laws that might impact the improvements you wish to make and if you need approval from the Body Corporate Committee before proceeding.
The Application Form can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Some important considerations when planning alterations to your apartment include:
- The installation must not breach any Body Corporate By-Laws. Please consult the By-Laws for a full list, but common examples include:
- RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS: if they include any flooring changes, other than carpet, proof of noise by-law compliance (minimum FIIC 65 in living areas and FIIC 60 in wet areas) is required.
- EXTERNAL SHUTTERS: please ask for a copy of the approved shutter specifications.
- CURTAINS: changes require Body Corporate Committee approval of colour and design to ensure consistent building appearance.
- AIR CONDITIONING: replacement equipment shall not exceed the design condenser water flow of existing lot equipment.
- BASEMENT STORAGE UNITS: metal with water resistant shelving, Colourbond: Birch Grey; depth not greater than 600mm for a single car space and 900mm for a double (tandem) car space; 500mm radius clearance from any fire sprinkler head.
- BASEMENT CAR PARK POWER SUPPLY: must include an NMI Pattern Approved electricity meter and any attached Electric Vehicle charger must be capable of being limited to a single-phase load of 16 amps.
- Work can only be carried out between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday;
- There is to be no nuisance to other Residents created in any way, including noise transference or dust, or otherwise, including by contractors engaged and whilst on site;
- In terms of ingress and egress of any materials to the unit, this is to be arranged with the resident / on-site manager to ensure no damage is done to the buildings’ lifts or the like;
- Rubbish materials / debris is not to be left either on any part of the common property or placed in any drainage or rubbish outlets of the building whatsoever, and all rubbish materials / debris is to be disposed of by you or your contractors;
- All costs of installing, operating and maintaining the improvement are the responsibility of the owner, and that at no time (including in the event of sale of the lot) will these costs become the responsibility of the body corporate;
- The installation of the improvement is to be undertaken in a professional manner, by a qualified tradesperson(s) and the owner is required to indemnify the body corporate should any damage be caused to the common property in the installation or operation of the improvement;
- The improvement must be made in compliance with all statutory and or governmental regulations / by-laws required for such improvements.
- Ground floor villa residents (Lots 1-4) should note that the Queensland Strata Regulations requires any improvement to their exclusive use area costing over $3,000 must be approved by a motion at a General Meeting and can’t be approved by the Committee.
Any queries should be directed to our Body Corporate Manager RUBICON BCS at admin@rubiconbcs.com.au or by phone 3236 1000.
When you are ready to submit a Lot Improvement application, please download the Macleay T&V Improvement Request Form Here and email it to RUBICON BCS at admin@rubiconbcs.com.au.
To Book a Lift for exclusive use download the Macleay T&V Lift Booking Form Here and submit it to the Building Manager or email to macleay@attentus.com.au