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Developers - Are you doing enough?Notes from Links, a Barratt owners newsletterGOOD PRACTICE BY BARRATTS in 1986 (and possibly earlier) the following excellent maintenance and refurbishment programme was in use at Plas Talgarth and was still, according to Committee Minutes, still being used there in 1990. It is not known whether this programme was in use at any other U.K. resorts. It seems so sensible and straight-forward that one wonders why it was abandoned.MAINTENANCEWeeklySuite cleaning and replacement/topping up of such items as dishcloths, disinfectant, washing-up liquid, kitchen rolls, soap, dishwasher powder, bin liners, lavatory cleaner, toilet rolls, light bulbs as necessary, etc. Laundry of all linen Check all equipment functioning correctly. Check Inventory of unit. Attend to grounds, paths, etc. Every three months Clean all windows and clean out gutters Every six months If not on main drainage, remove sludge from sewerage plant. Lift, grease and inspect all manhole covers. Inspect roads, paths, drains, etc. Check on heating units, replacing fixtures as necessary. Once a year Service all domestic equipment not covered by maintenance contracts, e.g.ovens, freezers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, T.V. etc. Spring clean unit. Check fire extinguishers, electrical installations and outside lighting. Every three to six years. Have duvets cleaned Re-polish any furniture as necessary Redecorate internally and externally REFURBISHMENT.Every three monthsReplace washing up mops, floor cloths, polishes Every six months Replace washing up brush and clock batteries where appropriate Annually Replace tea towels, mop head and staff uniforms as necessary Every three to six years Replace oven tins, wooden chopping board, plastic bowl, vacuum flask, broom, fridge boxes, egg slicer Replace duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases, towels, bath mats, table linen, napkins. Replace kettle, percolator, iron, toaster. Every ten to fifteen years. Replace heating elements in hobs and ovens Replace tea strainer, cheese grater, egg poacher, chip pan, carpet sweeper, dustpan and brush, garbage sack holders, clocks, crockery, fire extinguisher, corkscrew, bread bin, ice bucket, butter dish, strainers and sieves, kitchen roll dispenser, carving dish, etc. etc. Replace mattresses, pillows and valances, carpet, curtains, dining and three piece suites, patio furniture, hobs, ovens, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, electric fires, etc. Replace necessary parts to radio, tape, baby alarms, etc. Replace light fittings, bathroom cabinets, duvets and fire blankets Replace saucepans, mixing bowls, jugs, cutlery, fruit bowl, toast rack, wine basket, trays, place mats, oil/vinegar set N.B. A wall chart was kept in the office showing what maintenance/refurbishment had been carried out in each apartment. 26.10.00 |