When people are searching for key words on google for window and door repairs the first words that come to mind are window repairs near me or door repairs near me. This is a good start however, there are some other phrases that are better targeted to finding the right tradesmen for the job. Using words like total or complete or even refurbish will allow google key words to link to access window and door repair easier. Words like window repairs and/or door repairs Allambie Heights, Avalon, Balgowlah, Heights, Balgowlah, Bayview, Beacon Hill, Belrose, Bilgola, Bilgola Plateau, Brookvale, Church Point, Clareville, Clontarf, Coasters Retreat, Collaroy Plateau, Collaroy, Cottage Point, Cromer, Curl Curl, Davidson, Dee Why, Duffys, Forest, Elanora Heights, Elvina Bay, Fairlight, Forestville, Frenchs Forest, Freshwater, Great Mackerel Beach, Ingleside, Killarney Heights, Lovett Bay, Manly Vale, Manly, Mona Vale, Morning Bay, Narrabeen North, Narrabeen, Narraweena, Newport, North Balgowlah, North Curl Curl, North Manly, Oxford Falls, Palm Beach, Queenscliff, Seaforth, Terrey Hills, Warriewood, Whale Beach, Wheeler Heights, Lower North Shore suburbs, Longueville, Northwood, Neutral Bay, Greenwich, Waverton, Wollstonecraft, Mosman, Cremorne, Lane Cove, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, Milsons Point, Cammeray, North Sydney, Chatswood, Artarmon, Willoughby, Crows Nest, Riverview, Castlecrag, and Northbridge, The Upper North Shore, local government area of Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby Shire, Lane Cove National Park and Ku-ring-gai National Park, Roseville , the M1 Motorway in Wahroonga, Westleigh, Pennant Hills, Lindfield, St Ives and Pymble, Thornleigh, Westleigh, Normanhurst, Wahroonga, Turramurra and Gordon will be even better. changing the terms used such as replacing double hung with up and down or sliding with left and right can help too. Changing bi fold to stacker or sliding door to rolling door may be a good help as well. The reality is googling key words are dominating then markets and making it harder for customers to find businesses when some big players are spending as much as $6000.00 per month on google ad words. This is just to be listed on the top spot of the google search. This is great if you have the budget but it makes it impossible for smaller operators and sole traders and even small businesses such as myself to get the customers attention. This is why at access window and door repair we are going back to the basics and hitting the streets meeting strata agencies and real estate agencies to re-introduce ourselves. This is old school and a great way to get back to the job of meeting people again. I am the operator of this business and i got into fixing window and doors because i saw a need for honest and reliable trades to be brought back into the spot light for customers. For far too long we have need dodgy tradesman claiming to know everything about the industry while making an absolute mess of the job. This is why we are different at access window and door repair. I am highly skilled at identifying and finding solutions to problems that no one else can. I am confident and capable and caring to ensure you the customer gets the right advice and the best job for the price. Times are tough now the cost of living is skyrocketing. I understand that we all need to make some sacrifices with our spending. I do it too. The one area that cannot be overlooked though is window safety. Since 2018 NSW laws have changed meaning all windows above 2m from the outside ground level and 1.7m from the inside of the floor need to have a restrictor fitted. This applies for all strata buildings and rentals. I will take a moment to quote the legislation from one of our hardware suppliers REMSAFE. This company is amazing the owner is a great guy.
WHAT IS A CHILD-RESISTANT MECHANISM?
This is a mechanism on a window safety device which requires a key to unlock; a coordinated two-handed operation to release; or the use of a tool such as a screwdriver or spanner to remove the device or screen to shift the window to the fully open position.
DO THE WINDOWS IN MY STRATA PROPERTY NEED TO BE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED?
The changes to strata laws in NSW do not require that windows be permanently restricted. However, if a window safety device can be removed, overridden or unlocked, it must have a child resistant release mechanism.
IF I DON’T HAVE CHILDREN, DO THE LAWS STILL APPLY?
If children don’t reside in the lot or are not present in the common property nearby, windows may be opened to their full extent, provided the window is fitted with a device that can be restricted for children when necessary as required.
DO I NEED TO HAVE MY WINDOW LOCKS CERTIFIED ONCE THEY ARE INSTALLED?
There is no requirement in the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) or the Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 (NSW) for installers to provide certifications to strata managing agents or owners corporations indicating that their installations comply with the requirements of the Act and Regulation. That is a matter for installers to decide. They do not require a certification from the NSW Department of Fair Trading.
NSW strata scheme requirements
Under recent legislative changes, all owners corporations in NSW must install window safety devices on all applicable windows before 13 March 2018.
This means that if you own a strata property, you must:
• Install a window safety device on any openable window that is 2m or more above the outside surface beneath
• Install a window safety device on any openable window where the lowest level of the window is less than 1.7m above the internal floor
• Ensure your window safety device is capable of restricting the window so that a 125mm sphere can’t pass through the window opening
• Ensure your window safety device is capable of resisting an outward horizontal action of 250N
• Ensure the window safety device you choose has a child-resistant release mechanism, if it is a type that can be removed, over-ridden or unlocked.
Compliance Testing
WINDOW LOCK INSTALLATION
Kids Can’t Fly – unrestricted open windows present a very serious risk of falls from heights, especially to children. And while nothing can replace the role of adults supervising little ones around open windows, Remsafe Window Locks can help safely restrict the opening distance of your windows to reduce the likelihood of accidental falls from heights.
Legislation in Australia requires that window safety locks be installed in some residential buildings. But accidents can happen anywhere – at home, work, schools, aged-care homes, holiday homes. Whether your particular circumstances are covered by the legislation or not, window safety locks are a perfectly simple way to help keep residents safe where there is the possibility of injury through open windows.
Our locks can be a DIY project or installed by a qualified tradesman.
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WINDOW LOCK MAINTENANCE AND COMPLIANCE TESTING
Remsafe window locks are strong enough to withstand some serious force but a little bit of TLC goes a long way.
With time, window locks may become damaged by water, rust or corrosion, screws may loosen or the lock may be removed entirely from the window. In order to ensure ongoing safety and regulatory requirements are met we highly recommend regular maintenance and compliance checks.
For residents of NSW, strata legislation mandating the installation of window safety locks is currently under review by the state government. In addition to window safety locks being listed on the Tenancy Checklist to be supplied for each new tenant, it has been recommended that regular maintenance of window safety locks be the responsibility of each strata scheme.
For residents everywhere, regular maintenance of window locks helps promote window safety, reduce landlord liability, and maintain the working life of the product for longer.
Get in touch to discuss how you can continue to ensure the safety of residents in strata buildings, workplaces and education environments everywhere.
Thank you for being a small part of our growing business. I hope this helps you better understand the work we do and the professionalism we offer. My name is Matteo Meccelli and I am the proud owner of access window and door repair located in frenchs forest.