Kitchen
Failure Event | Leaseholder Standard | ||||||||
Kitchen | 29 | 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 dwelling • 1600mm of accessible storage base units and a total storage volume incl. wall units of 2.0m3 for 2 & 3 bed dwelling • 2700mm of accessible storage base units and a total storage volume of 2.4 m3 for 4 bed dwellings, 2.7 m3 for 6 bed dwellings • Space and service connections for ancillary equipment (600mm) in 6 bed dwellings only • 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) | N | Y | N | 14 | None | Yes |
30 | Damaged or defective kitchen components causing them to be unstable, unsafe or unfit for the purpose they are intended | Y | Y | N | 7 | None | Yes | ||
31 | Damage or inoperation of the sink facilities causing it to be unstable, unsafe or unfit for the purpose intended | Y | Y | N | 1 | None | Yes | ||
32 | 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. | N | Y | N | 14 | None | Yes | |
33 | 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. | N | Y | N | 14 | None | Yes | |
34 | Space and service connections for at least free standing cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine | 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) | N | Y | N | 14 | None | Yes | |
35 | 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. | N | Y | N | 1 | None | Yes | |
36 | 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 7.2.6 | N | Y | N | 14 | None | Yes |