Roofs, External Walls, Wall Finishes and Chimney
Failure Event | Leaseholder Standard | ||||||||
Roofs, External Walls, Wall Finishes and Chimney | 6 | All components of the construction are to be properly secured, fitted and functional, to provide a wind and weather tight roof, secure, free from water penetration, penetrating damp, energy efficient and fit for purpose. | External envelope and structure is not • secure • wind and weather tight • free from water penetration. • fit for purpose. | Y | Y | Y | 1 | Permissible up to 20 days | Yes |
7 | External envelope and structure is not free from damp (as evidenced by the presence of excessive moisture within components and/or visibility of dampness and/or staining within the Dwelling) | N | Y | Y | 7 | Permissible up to 21 days | Yes | ||
8 | Failure to provide or maintain fire stopping between adjoining properties within the roof void | N | Y | Y | 14 | None | Yes | ||
9 | Visible evidence of structural damage or defect (including but not limited to brickwork, render finishes, etc.). | Y77 | Y | Y | 14 | None | Yes | ||
10 | Failure to keep timber structures, including roof construction and coverings free from rot, rust, decay and damage that materially affects function (including, without limitation, fungal, worm, beetle and other attack). | Y | Y | Y | 14 | None | Yes | ||
11 | All systems for the collection and disposal of rainwater shall be adequate and maintained in a good standard of repair and shall be free form spillage and leaking | Components missing | Y | Y | Y | 14 | None | Yes | |
12 | Rainwater system is inadequate (undersized, etc.), leaks and/or is damaged | N | Y | Y | 14 | None | Yes |
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77 If the existing stock has known defects in this respect, then it may be appropriate to change this to an "N" to allow such repairs to be picked up as part of the refurbishment activity. If this is done, then it needs to be ensured that this work is undertaken as early as possible to avoid properties standing with such defects for any period of time.