Roofs,  External Walls, Wall Finishes and Chimney

Asset

 

Availability Standard

Failure Event

Initial Standard

Full Standard

Leaseholder Standard

Rectification Period

Temporary Rectification

Unavailable but Used applicable

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.