Element

Standard

Building Fabric External

including:

•  external walls and pointing;

•  roofs, chimneys, gutters and rainwater systems;

•  glazing;

•  fire escapes;

•  walkways, safety barriers;

•  balconies;

•  window cleaning cradles;

•  eaves;

•  rendering; and

•  lighting conductors.

•  all elements of building fabric, finishes, furniture and Equipment including services system components shall be functional, operational and satisfy the performance requirements as specified in the Facilities Requirements;

•  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 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 rust and decay;

•  incorporate adequate fire stopping; and

•  all elements of building fabric, including services system component shall be functional, operational and satisfy the performance requirements specified in the Facilities Requirements.

Building Fabric Internal

including:

•  substructure;

•  superstructure;

•  internal walls;

•  partitions; and

•  ceilings.

•  all elements of building fabric, finishes, furniture and Equipment or a services system component shall be functional, operational and satisfy the performance requirements as specified in the Facilities Requirements;

•  free from structural cracks and/or deflection;

•  free from damp and vermin;

•  free from debris moulds and moss growth;

•  free from rust and decay;

•  free from undue damage and of reasonable appearance for location;

•  comply with the requirements set out in CIBSE guidelines; and

•  free from unsealed asbestos.

Fixtures and Fittings

including:

•  doors (external, internal and fire);

•  windows and cills;

•  hatches;

•  vents;

•  ironmongery;

•  shelving;

•  cupboards;

•  railings;

•  racking;

•  notice boards;

•  mirrors; and

•  balustrades.

•  shall be complete weathertight and all locking and opening devices shall be in place and in good working condition,  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 tear;

•  free from corrosion;

•  cupboards are in place and all fittings and fixtures are maintained free of defects and in good operating order;

•  all rails supports and pulling devices are free from uneven surfaces and inherent hazards;

•  free from corrosion; and

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

Sanitary Fittings

including:

•  food preparation;

•  WC; and

•  Shower facilities.

•  all sinks associated pipework are in place secured and properly jointed to prevent leaks;

•  all waste pipes flow freely are secure and properly jointed to prevent leaks;

•  all sinks baths and WC are secure to their base and free from any sign of water deposits around the base and/or leaks; and

•  shower facilities are adequately drained and there is no excessive water settlement.

Floor and Floor Coverings

•  the floor coverings are complete in accordance with the Facilities Requirements;

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

•  the floor/floor covering is free from tears, scoring, cracks or any other damage that is unsightly and/or could cause a health and safety hazard;

•  the floor coverings/surfaces provide a suitable uniform surface (taking into account the pre-existing sub-surface), with minimal resistance, for Users;

•  the floor coverings allow adequate drainage where necessary; and

•  the floor coverings are free from Pests.

Decorative Finishes

including:

•  paintwork, fabric and special finishes applied to walls, ceilings, woodwork, metalwork, pipework and other visible elements.

•  decorative finishes are complete in accordance with the Facilities Requirements,

•  free from all but minor surface blemishes or undue wear and tear; and

•  free from cracks, or any other surface degradation inconsistent with a building maintained in accordance with Good Industry Practice.