Week 14 No.1 – Trouble with the VBA ?

Avoid Trouble with Week-13-No-1-Trouble-VBA

Earlier this year, we were asked to provide a quote for the routine maintenance of Essential Safety Measures at an apartment block, which later turned into a week-13-no-1-trouble-vba situation. During our inspection, we uncovered several non-compliance issues that had been present since the building’s construction. Although our expertise is in new builds and ongoing maintenance, we do not conduct surveillance audits. A registered building surveyor is better equipped to formally identify the necessary fixes. Due to the non-compliance issues, we declined the quote and briefly informed the Facility Manager of the situation.

Victorian Building Authority

Week-13-No-1-Trouble-VBA and the VBA’s Role

A few weeks later, the Facility Manager contacted us again, sharing that the VBA advised the local council would inspect the site. He was caught off guard by this, even though the building had issues from the start, as we mentioned during our first visit. The VBA flagged overdue maintenance, and now corrective action and expenses will be required.

Why Compliance with Week-13-No-1-Trouble-VBA Matters

Ensuring compliance with Essential Safety Measures is vital not only for protecting residents and property but also for avoiding unwanted attention from regulatory authorities. In our maintenance work, we don’t just stop at the basics—we make sure all safety equipment is compliant and fully operational.

Week-13-No-1-Trouble-VBA: The Cost of Ignoring Issues

In this case, the failure to address these ongoing problems early on could have resulted in severe consequences, such as a fire. Identifying and resolving these issues during the building’s construction phase would have greatly reduced the risks. Now, addressing them will be more complicated and costly.

Let’s hope you never encounter a situation like this.

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