Defect type
·4 observations
Cosmetic · –/5
Missing Cage on Outdoor Air-Conditioning Unit
Missing Cage on Outdoor Air-Conditioning Unit is a cosmetic electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 4 inspection reports.
Causes
- Not specified, possibly never installed or removed.
- Cage never installed
- Cage removed
- Possibly not installed or removed
- Not explicitly stated
Symptoms to look for
- Absence of a protective cage around the ODU.
- Absence of a protective cage around the ODU
- Absence of protective cage around ODU
Remedies
- Confirm if a cage is to be installed, as other units have cages installed.
- Confirm if cage is to be installed as other units have cages installed
Watch
Include this check in your next inspection.
Typically a low-severity finding, but worth documenting before maintenance work. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice.
Inspector-written
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.
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