Element

Standard

Building fabric (external)

including:

• External walls

• Roof

• Fire escapes

• walkways

• safety barriers

• balconies

• eaves

• rendering

• all elements of building fabric, finishes, furniture or a services system component shall be functional, operational, complete according to their specification, and satisfy the performance requirements as specified in [Schedule Part 6 (Construction Matters)]

• sound secure and weatherproof where appropriate

• free from damp penetration or spalling

• claddings, copings and parapets are structurally sound and secure

• free from areas capable of harbouring vermin and/or pests

• chimney stacks/flues are structurally sound and secure and flue is free from blockages/excess soot

• free from debris and moss growth

• free from all but minor surface blemishes and due wear and tear external surfaces are free from cracks or any other surface degradation inconsistent with a building maintained in accordance with Legislation and Good Industry Practice

Building fabric (internal)

including:

• Internal walls

• Partitions

• ceilings

• free from unsealed asbestos

• all elements of building fabric, finishes, furniture or a services system component shall be functional, operational and satisfy the performance requirements as specified in [Schedule Part 6 (Construction Matters

• free from structural cracks and/or deflection

• free from damp and vermin free from undue damage comply with the requirements set out in CIBSE guidelines

• shall function as intended and shall be free from all but minor surface blemishes and due wear and tear

provided that the extent of Sub-hubco's responsibility for [plaster and other interior wall [and ceiling] finishes and decoration in the Functional Areas] shall be as provided for in Clause 23.21

Fixtures and fittings including

• doors (external, internal and fire)

• windows and sills

• hatches

• vents

• ironmongery

• shelving

• cupboards

• railings

• racking

• notice boards

• mirrors

• balustrades

• magnetic door holders

• operate as intended, in a safe way, without making undue noise and without including observable stains on hinges, locks, catches and handles, and without binding, rubbing or catching in any way;

• shall function as intended and shall be free from all but minor surface blemishes and wear and tear14

• luminescent strips, signs, notices, warning signs where appropriate are intact, legible and illuminated where appropriate

• free from corrosion

[Floors and floor coverings]15

• complete, according to their specification

• fully fixed to the floor so as not to cause a health and safety hazard;

• free from tears, scoring, cracks or any other damage that is unsightly and/or could cause a health and safety hazard maintained in such a way as to provide a suitable uniform surface (taking into account the pre-existing sub-surface), with minimal resistance, for wheeled beds trolleys, wheel chairs and any other wheeled vehicle in use in the Facilities

• allow adequate drainage where necessary

provided that the extent of Sub-hubco's responsibility for [insert reference to relevant floor coverings for which the Authority is retaining responsibility under Clause 23] shall be as provided for in Clause 23.21.