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Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
The HHSRS was introduced with the Housing Act 2004, and replaces
the previous housing fitness standard. The Government introduced
the system as the way of deciding whether the housing conditions of
residential premises are satisfactory. It looks at whether premises
have any defects that may give rise to a hazard, which in turn
could cause harm to the occupiers, or any visitors. A residential
property should be capable of satisfying the basic fundamental
needs for the everyday life of a household, such as providing
shelter, space and facilities for the occupants.
The HHSRS identifies 29 potential hazards and the effects that
each may have on the health and safety of the current or future
occupant or any visitor to the property. It applies to all
residential properties irrespective of whether they are occupied by
a homeowner or a tenant. It is not possible to completely remove
all risk of harm from within the property, but the system provides
a way that hazards can be assessed and to decide on what is the
best way of dealing with them.
Further
information about the HHSRS can be downloaded here (PDF 49KB)
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