OBI OBI HALL

The construction stages of the renovation have been completed with all engineering inspection certificates approved by EBIS. The final approval of the renovation will be completed by a Sunshine Coast Regional Council certifier. The certifier has visited the hall  and has found some areas relating to fire safety and the disabled where we do not meet the complex Australian Standards. The builder is working with the certifier to meet the requirements.

Currently the electricial and plumbing contractors are completing their installations, while the volunteer painters continue in their efforts to paint the hall inside and out.

Two 22,000.00 litre water tanks and pressure pump have been fitted.

To reduce costs, the water tanks have been placed on a crusher dust pad instead of a concrete pad as origionally intended.

Gas hot water system and  fittings for gas bottles.

The  white sheeting behind the hot water system is a temporary heat shield for the wood cladding, it will be replaced with a permanent heat shield.

Hand basins now in each toilet.

Pedestals as well, this is the pedestal in the disabled toilet,  designed for the disabled, a different style to the other toilet pedestals.

The layout of the disabled toilet was changed from our origional design.The council certifier did not approve our design for a centrally located pedestal with folding grab rails, preferring this corner location typical of most other disabled toilets. A grab rail for the disabled will be fitted on the wall behind the toilet.

Fire safety, an illuminated emergency exit sign above the external kitchen door. All external doors will have these electrically powered signs.

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Still a working interior. The portal frames have been completely enclosed with timber

The kitchen, now with a vinyl floor and hall  door

Vinyl floor covering in the toilets.

 Front door and foyer, the electricial cables are ready for the return of the meter box back to its origional place.

Main door – as a safety precaution,all the external doors open outwards , with a  locking system using panic bars required for the main door.

Interesting?

The electricial wiring at the hall has been  re-configured to suit modern power requirements, with wiring and timber supports  provided  for the future installation of  ceiling  fans .

The Association has been given some  chairs, used but in good condition.

Lots of chairs, courtesy of Bob Dyer.

The kitchen with the internal lining finished and painted, looking from the hall door.

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Except for external light fittings, the completed rear of the hall.

The pad for the water tanks, origionally planned with a concrete base but with our reduced renovation budget, now a wooden frame with crusher dust – at the rear of the pad is the septic tank.

The balustrade  is constructed of hardwood timber rails and posts with stainless steel wire.

The completed stairs from the kitchen to the  stage area.