Resources
If you need resources and guides tailored for sustainability, resilience in apartments, units, and townhouses, this page is your new best friend.
These resources have been collected with Victorian audiences in mind but they are collected from across Australia. Despite the different owners corporation legislation in each state and territory, there’s lots we can learn from each other.
Compliance: Level 1 EV Charging Outlets in Multi-Tenancy
If you’re OC is concerned about compliance and correct installation of EV charging the NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association) has a fact sheet on Level 1 (L1) EV charging using purpose‑built 10A/15A “Smart Plug” outlets.
Apartment security
Apartment buildings often have many different people entering and leaving throughout the day. Victoria Police recommend taking steps to ensure that you keep yourself and your apartment secure.
Here’s their advice for apartment security, it includes tips for owners’ corporations.
Flood resilience strategies for apartment buildings
Following the 2022 Floods, Brisbane Sustainability Agency has developed comprehensive retrofit guidance for apartment buildings in flood prone areas.
There are practical flood resilience techniques that range in price and are suitable for most apartment building types.
Emergency Response Toolkits
Is your strata community prepared for a fire, lift failure or other disaster?
Owners Corporation Network, with support from the City of Sydney, has developed tools and guidelines to help your Strata Committee develop an Emergency Response Plan tailored to your community.