Real estate want me to remove my electric brewery

[elcarter]

So I have to set up a safety system within my residence, including MSDS of all chemicals stored on the property in approved fire lockers and conduct a safety brief where I state where the emergency evacuation point is? Who the fire warden will be, the contractors obligation to adhere to my safety policy and procedures or be kicked off sight or worse fined.

I can imagine what would happen when I do this to any contractor or meter reader comes to my house.

Including a police officer or ambulance attendee if my party gets out of hand?

Last builder I was helping with the construction of the man cave got a splinter and I failed to report it to comcare... in-fact I don't have a hazard reporting system in place.....shit.

I love how this thread has meandered all its way to this lunacy.

 

[Burt de Ernie]

Not private residence in the garage when inspected workplace of the person doing the inspection .Owner of building has a duty to protect the safety and amenity of residents .Brewing beer could effect other residents xxxx brewery in Milton Brisbane is protected by law from developments moving in and then complaining of the smell.

This is rubbish.....cooking indian food can affect other residents...should this be banned?

This has nothing to do with WHS.

 

[Pogierob]

It has been mentioned in the thread. Simply ask for, in writing which part of the lease it breaks.


Edit. Making it legible.. Bloody phone autocorrect.

 

[marksy]

In the workplace all electrical items must be tagged at tested and display this tag on the appliance or lead. I`m not sure how it works for homes, renting and insurance wise. But one would assume that if it was an insurance issue or renting issue, all future tenants would have to have all electrical items tagged and tested before being allowed to use them in the to be rented property, likewise with insurance.

Just pay for a qualified electrician to come over and sign off on all the wiring and tag the machine.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

You dont need tagging if appliances are used in a private residence

 

[elcarter]

You dont need tagging if appliances are used in a private residence

Wait get out of here!

Is that why none of my stuff is tag tested when I buy it from a retailer in AUS?

Or no current affair programs with family's saying they lost it all because the insurer found out the faulty appliance was not test and tagged?

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

I still reckon the F100 method would be far better at getting the point across than some stupid letter or email.

 

[TheWiggman]

Bloke here at work mentioned maybe they think it is illegal. Have they got you confused with a distiller? I'd clarify you are making beer, a perfectly legal hobby for home consumption. When most people think of home brew they think of plastic fermenters, tins and exploding bottles.

That's right I'm quoting myself. In case you missed it.

 

[lmccrone]

From the tenant union of NSW

During your tenancy
Your rights:

• to be given rent receipts if you pay in person or by cheque
• to have exclusive use and quiet enjoyment of the premises
• to have reasonable safety and security
• to have necessary repairs carried out in a reasonable time
• to be given notice when the landlord wants to visit. You should get 2 days notice for access to do repairs unless they are urgent repairs and 7 days notice before an inspection
• to be given 60 days written notice of a rent increase. You can challenge a rent increase but you must apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal within 30 days of receiving the notice.

Remember your responsibilities:

• to pay rent on time
• to care for the premises
• to report the need for any repairs or maintenance
• to pay utility bills
• not to alter or make additions without the landlord’s written permission
• not to change any locks without the landlord’s written permission
• not to interfere with the peace, comfort or privacy of neighbours
• not to use the premises for illegal purposes
• to ask the landlord’s written permission before you make any changes to tenancy arrangements, for example sub-letting or transferring your tenancy to another person

I'm no lawyer but i would say that the right to furnish your rented house as you see fit would fall under your right to to have exclusive use and quiet enjoyment of the premises. Who the hell do these real estate people think they are telling you what you can and cant have in your house!

Hands down real estate agents are the worst sort of people

 

[anthonyUK]

So does everyone require a MSDS for household chemicals such as bleach or caustic soda. There are many things in most homes much worse than anything we use for brewing.
They are being arsey.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

No, you do not need an MSDS for home

 

[wynnum1]

What came first the inspection or was there a complaint and then the inspection .Who owns the complex is there a body corporate .
Getting an electrician is not a cheap exercise .

 

[marksy]

You dont need tagging if appliances are used in a private residence

My point exactly. If that was the issue, then everyone would have to do it. We don't have to tag our home appliances for renting or insurance purposes so we can rule that out.

 

[Burt de Ernie]

My point exactly. If that was the issue, then everyone would have to do it. We don't have to tag our home appliances for renting or insurance purposes so we can rule that out.

However the brewery/appliance does not have a legally approved mark.

Excerpt from the Fair Trading website

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Actually, the brewery ( or any peice of electrical equipment ) does not have to have an approved mark if you built it yourself. If you buy it ( or go to sell it ) it does, but not when you build it yourself. The brewery should be built according to AS300 ( or whatever the relevant standard ) but it is not mandatory. Although if it did cause a problem and burn the place down the insurance company may look at if it was built to the relevant standard

I know this because I actually rang NSW Dept of Fair trading and had a rather in depth discussion with a very knowledgable fellow about it.

You cannot do any fixed witting like power point, but you can build and repair your own personal appliances.

 

[spog]

Intestingly although OT,it is my understanding that in NSW if you have a leaking tap the only person who can ( legally ) repair it is a licensed plumber ?.
Yet here in South Aus,anyone can regardless.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Its crazy

You can work on your own car and not have a clue what you are doing and its all legal. Grab a Superblycheap Cattledog and your an instant mechanic.

 

[Fat Bastard]

Its crazy

You can work on your own car and not have a clue what you are doing and its all legal. Grab a Superblycheap Cattledog and your an instant mechanic.

What, so the powers that be don't frown upon people fitting superchargers onto old Morries? It must be ok because I saw a Morris J van fitted with a small block chev once.

 

[TheWiggman]

As long as it complies with ADRs performing vehicle mods is legal. Like all things, it's complicated though because the ADRs are not as straighforward as many might think.
For example, you cannot willy-nilly perform a chassis repair because the repair procedure is a Code of Practice and referenced in the national vehicle Regulations i.e. law. Some repairs require and engineer's approval (engineer being degree qualified and/or appointed by the RTA in NSW as one) and thus doing them yourself is illegal.

I'm fortunate enough to work with the Central West RTA-appointed vehicle engineer and he has many interesting stories and circumstances. The basic premise is if you make a mod and it's not compliant, you're liable to get fined. Often he gets people coming to him saying things like "the cops canaried my car! I need you to give if the ok" and he rejects it because they haven't considered that their ute is classified as an NA vehicle and therefore their exhaust can't point out at 90° on the left side. Most of the time though the cops don't have a full understanding of ADRs, and just see a mod so give them a canary.

Back on topic I'm keen to hear this situation with the real estate get resolved.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

What, so the powers that be don't frown upon people fitting superchargers onto old Morries? It must be ok because I saw a Morris J van fitted with a small block chev once.

As long as you do things like upgrade brakes etc then yes. You do need an engineers cert though. And that the hard bit ( and $$$ )

And what Wiggman said

And the Rover V8 just happens to fit nicely