Void Standard

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1 Heating, combined with appropriate levels of ventilation and insulation provided

NB. Target by 2009 – all properties owned by the Association will have the benefit of central heating and at least 150mm thick loft insulation

2 The heating arrangements ensure that heat is well distributed in rooms

3 Main living area and bathroom have fixed heating appliances

4 Other rooms have at least facilities for portable heaters (not paraffin or bottled gas)

5 Opening window areas provide background trickle ventilation

6 Mechanical extract provided for rooms, which otherwise would be difficult to ventilate

7 Effective remedial measures incorporated to eradicate dampness and serious condensation

8 Electrical and gas installations certified as safe by qualified inspectors

9 Lighting (natural and/or artificial) adequate for safety within the home

10 Staircases well lit with secure balustrades and handrails

11 Floors generally level and suitable to receive floor coverings

12 Floor coverings in kitchen and bathrooms are hygienic, easy to clean and moisture resistant

13 Safety glazing provided for window glass below 800mm to glazed doors and side screens

14 Windows and balconies provide protection against falling for vulnerable occupants

15 Where roof space is accessible, access is safe

16 Windows at ground floor level or in vulnerable positions have secure locking mechanisms

17 Doors to individual dwellings are sturdy with mortice locks to front and rear doors, with suitable frame fixing.

18. The property will be in good decorative order and where the standard decoration falls short of this, the property will be decorated or a decoration
voucher will be provided

19 External decorative surfaces in a serviceable condition

20 Rooms are capable of sensibly accommodating standard furniture associated with room activity

21 Kitchen provides for:

  • food preparation area
  • serviced sink
  • hygienic and easily cleaned worktops
  • space and connections for cooker
  • at least two double socket outlets in addition to a cooker point
  • space and connections for a washing machine

22 Kitchen fittings serviceable and in a good condition

23 Bathrooms provide:

  • Wash hand basin
  • WC (or separate with additional basin)
  • bath / shower

23 Sanitary fittings serviceable and in a good clean condition

24 All properties will have the facility, wherever possible, to install a fridge/freezer and an automatic washing machine

25 New tenants will be provided with 2 keys to all locks in the property, including window locks and meter cupboards.

26 The property will be cleaned to a high standard with all rubbish removed fromthe property particular attention will also be given to all kitchen fittings, sanitary ware and floor coverings. At least 3 Air fresheners will also be left in the property