Doors, latches and windows in Officer rentals
The locks and windows standards, and the small faults that fail them.
In short: A door that binds or a sliding door off its track can fail the locks standard.
Locks
Every external entry door must lock with a key. Doors that bind may not latch properly.
Hardware
Loose or missing hinge screws affect how a door hangs and closes.
Windows
Openable windows to the outside need latches that work.
Easy fixes
Most are adjustments, not replacements.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
