17-48 Melfield Gardens

Contents: 1. Welcome to your new home

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2. The Defect Period

a) What is a defect? b) What is not a defect? c) Reporting defects

d) When will my defect be repaired? e) Frequently asked questions?

3. About Melfield Gardens 4. About Your New Home

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a) Passivhaus b) Electricity

c) Electrical Emergencies

d) Power Failure

e) Water

f) Water Emergencies

g) Heating h) Telephone i) Television j) Lighting

k) Smoke & Heat Detectors l) Sprinkler System and Fire Alarm

m) Kitchen Appliances

n) Condensation & Ventilation – Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery System

o) Drying out

p) Redecorating & sustainability

q) Mould growth

r) Flooring

s) Sanitaryware t) Walls & Ceilings u) Door Entry System w) Disabled Refuge x) Doors & Windows v) Lift

5. Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

a) Water saving features b) Energy saving advice c) Recycling & waste d) Reuse & recycling centre

e) Large items f) Clinical Waste

6. Personal Transport a) Bicycle Storage

b) Motor Vehicle Parking

7. Appendices

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