fire safety

2024-08-22T14:43:24+10:00

OCN welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the discussion paper on the Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles. The risk of fire related incidents in one apartment is potentially multiplied over the whole building, as such any risk is a community risk, rather than individual risk as is the case in a standalone home. OCN Submission:> OCN Submission - NSW Regulation of e-mobility Devices August [...]

2024-08-22T14:43:24+10:00

Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles

2024-08-22T14:56:24+10:00

OCN welcomed the opportunity to provide input into the discussion paper on the Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles. The risk of fire related incidents in one apartment is potentially multiplied over the whole building, as such any risk is a community risk.  Therefore strata should be treated as a special case. Read submission:>  OCN Submission - NSW Regulation of e-mobility Devices August 2024 Related content:>  [...]

Regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters and other Li-ion battery powered micromobility vehicles2024-08-22T14:56:24+10:00

Regulations make it almost impossible to install EV chargers in apartment buildings

2024-09-03T09:12:54+10:00

Owners Corporation Network chairman Fred Tuckwell says more apartment residents are petitioning to have electric vehicle chargers installed in their car parks and are frustrated by a lack of clear regulations. Most electric vehicle drivers recharge their cars at home, he says, and it is not unreasonable for people in apartments to want to do the same. The agency that collects data on electric vehicle fires in Australia, EV FireSafe, has [...]

Regulations make it almost impossible to install EV chargers in apartment buildings2024-09-03T09:12:54+10:00

Fire Safety Reforms

2024-05-13T18:00:20+10:00

OCN made a further submission on proposed fire safety reforms, which include the introduction of licensing for fire safety practitioners.  With an accreditation program only established in 2021 for fire safety practitioners, and limited training facilities, OCN is wary of adding another layer of complexity and cost to owners without a compelling cost benefit analysis. Read submission:> OCN Submission - Fire Safety Reforms May 2024 Related content:> OCN Submission - Fire [...]

Fire Safety Reforms2024-05-13T18:00:20+10:00

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devices

2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00

Two blokes podcast  talk Strata with Chair Fred Tuckwell and how EVs are being considered in Apartments, the rules, issues, myths and support you can get if you live in an apartment Listen here > https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8522957/cheap-damaged-e-scooters-may-be-banned-in-apartments/ Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/e-bike-fire-risk-expert-webinar/

Two Blokes Talking Techpodcast: this time talking Tech: E-mobiltiy devices2024-03-28T18:30:46+11:00

More e-bike fires – this time in Perth

2024-02-13T23:59:17+11:00

7 FEBRUARY 2024 Last week, a fire occurred due to the charging of two lithium-ion e-bikes on a balcony. Nadia Mitsopoulos, Presenter of ABC Mornings Perth, spoke with Fred Tuckwell, Chair of OCN, regarding the incident. Listen to the interview:> https://ocn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Radio-ABC-Perth-Mornings-Fred-Tuckwell-talking-about-e-bikes-and-e-scooters.mp3 Read related article:> https://ocn.org.au/owners-corporation-network-proposes-new-e-bike-e-scooter-rules/

More e-bike fires – this time in Perth2024-02-13T23:59:17+11:00

‘You can’t get out the window if you’re on the 20th floor’: Buildings act on risky e-bikes

2024-02-05T15:49:24+11:00

5 FEBRUARY 2024 Sydney apartment owners are moving to ban or restrict electric bicycles and scooters in their buildings after a growing spate of battery blazes, undermining the state’s sustainability policies to encourage active transport. The Owners Corporation Network of Australia, which represents the owners and residents of strata properties such as apartment blocks, townhouses and villas, will be launching its model bylaw later this month. The organisation’s chair, Fred Tuckwell, [...]

‘You can’t get out the window if you’re on the 20th floor’: Buildings act on risky e-bikes2024-02-05T15:49:24+11:00

North Sydney Strata Controversial Move Banning e-bikes and e-scooters

2024-02-13T11:22:29+11:00

5 FEBRUARY 2024 In a big shock to strata residents, a North Sydney apartment block has banned electric bikes and scooters with fears their lithium-ion batteries could ignite deadly fires. The devices have been blamed for eight blazes across the state in just the last month. Watch Channel 7 News segment:> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o0d4OR3-dg Related content:>  https://ocn.org.au/strata-committees-re-think-risky-e-bikes/

North Sydney Strata Controversial Move Banning e-bikes and e-scooters2024-02-13T11:22:29+11:00

NSW Fire Safety Reforms

2024-01-30T16:44:51+11:00

23 JANUARY 2024 OCN made a submission on the proposed reforms to fire safety regulations in NSW. Read submission:> OCN Submission - Fire Safety Reforms January 2024 Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/product/fire-safety-by-law-proforma/

NSW Fire Safety Reforms2024-01-30T16:44:51+11:00
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