Internal Fixture, Fittings and Finishes

Asset

 

Availability Standard

Failure Event

Initial Standard

Full Standard

Leaseholder Standard

Rectification Period

Temporary Rectification

Unavailable but Used applicable

Internal Fixture, Fittings and Finishes

22

All retained properties are to be maintained free from hazards

All floors and staircases: damage, decay or trip hazard to flooring, floor coverings (where responsibility of Contractor), stairs, banisters and balustrades.

Y

Y

N

1

Permissible up to 20 days

Yes

 

23

 

 Floor coverings to kitchens/bathrooms only: floor coverings are missing or damaged

 Floor coverings are not classified as "non-slip" by manufacturer or not considered such by the Authority acting reasonably.

Y78

Y

N

1

Permissible up to 20 days

Yes

 

24

 

Glazed screens , windows & doors: failure to install safety glazing or safety film to screens, windows and doors where required by legislation79

Y

Y

N

1

Permissible up to 20 days

Yes

 

25

 

Internal joinery: damaged or splintered joinery

Y

Y

N

1

Permissible up to 20 days

Yes

 

26

All landlord's fixtures and fittings will be securely and safely installed.

Fixtures & fittings: loose or insecure fixings which may pose a hazard

Y

Y

Y

1

Permissible up to 20 days

Yes

 

27

Internal finishes are serviceable and provide a sound base to receive decoration

Internal finishes: rough finish to walls/ceiling, blown/missing plaster, unplastered walls/ceiling, cracked or uneven surfaces, efflorescence or similar

N

Y

N

14

None

Yes

 

28

All internal partitions are to be maintained in a sound and structurally stable condition.

Internal partitions are not safe, structurally stable or sound.

Y

Y

N

14

None

Yes




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78 If previous practice has not been to install non-slip flooring, 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.

79 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 'unsafe' glazing remaining for any period of time.