Asset

Availability Standard

Failure Event

Full Standard

Rectification Period

Temporary Rectification

Unavailable but Used applicable

Kitchens (including tea points but excluding catering production  kitchens)

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Minimum requirements for kitchens shall include:

•  1200mm of accessible storage base units and  a total storage volume incl. wall units of 1.5m3 for 1 bed apartment

•  1600mm of accessible storage base units and a total storage volume incl. wall units of 2.0m3 for 2 bed apartment

•  Adequate sized sink bowl and Draining Board

Failure to provide kitchen as specified (except where agreed to the contrary with the tenant in accordance with the agreed protocol)

Y

14

None

Yes

22

Damaged or defective kitchen components causing them to be unstable, unsafe or unfit for the purpose they are intended

Y

7

None

Yes

23

Damage or inoperation of the sink facilities causing it to be unstable, unsafe or unfit for the purpose intended

Y

1

None

Yes

24

All kitchens must have at least one minimum functioning 500mm wide drawer within one of the base units provided.

Absence or in operation of at least one functioning drawer as specified.

Y

14

None

Yes

25

Two metres of worktop (excluding sink units) must be provided and maintained in each kitchen where physically possible to do so.

Less than two metres of worktop provided where physically possible to do accommodate this length.

Y

14

None

Yes

26

Space and service connections for at least free standing cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine57

Failure to provide space and service connections for cooker, fridge freezer, and washing machine (unless specifically agreed with the tenant to the contrary in accordance with the agreed protocol)

Y

14

None

Yes

27

Allowance is to be made for ventilation for appliances where such ventilation is required to allow their normal operation

Failure to provide adequate ventilation where required for the proper operation of appliances.

Y

1

None

Yes

28

Walls above worktops and sinks  and around cookers shall be provided with splashback protection

Walls above worktops and sinks  and around cookers lacking suitable protection  in accordance with paragraph 7.1.6

Y

14

None

Yes