Julian House Property Health and Safety Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• This Inspection is based on the 29 Hazards from the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, as well as the relevant Statutory Compliance listed below.

• The relevant Primary Legislation for HMO'S , Shared House's & Single Let Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST's) is Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (To be applied only in communal areas) & the Housing Act 2004.

• The relevant Secondary Legislation for HMO's & Shared Houses is The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006

Occupant Management

• Do all service users have in date risk assessments on inform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all necessary personal control measures been identified and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any necessary personal emergency evacuation plans been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a general emergency evacuation plan in place for the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HMO Licensing

• Principal Legislation: The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006

• Is the property classed as a HMO?

  Yes

  No

• What type of HMO is the property?

  Licensable

  Non-Licensable

  Non-Licensable (RSL Exemption)

• Is the HMO License in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When does the HMO License expire?

  Date

• Is the HMO License displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Property Managers details displayed in a prominent position in the HMO?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This must include the Managers Name, Address (Office Address) & Telephone Number

• Is the property classed as a Shared House?

  Yes

  No

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety

• Primary Legislation: The Housing Act 2004.

Fire Risk Assessment

• Is there a valid Fire Risk Assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the Fire Risk Assessment completed?

  Date

• Who was the FRA completed by?

• Has the Fire Risk Assessment been reviewed in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the Fire Risk Assessment reviewed?

  Date

Fire Fighting and Fire Detection

• Is there an appropriate Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What Grade is the System?

• Has the system been serviced in the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been serviced in the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been serviced in the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been serviced in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been serviced in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What level of Coverage does the System provide?

  Select LD1 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all circulating space) LD2 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes and throughout all Rooms) LD3 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes and throughout all Rooms adjoining the Escape Routes) LD4 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes) LD5 (Automatic Smoke Detection to satisfy a Fire Safety Objective)

  • LD1 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all circulating space)
  • LD2 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes and throughout all Rooms)
  • LD3 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes and throughout all Rooms adjoining the Escape Routes)
  • LD4 (Automatic Smoke Detection installed throughout all Escape Routes)
  • LD5 (Automatic Smoke Detection to satisfy a Fire Safety Objective)

• is the level of Coverage appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Routes and Exits

• Are all means of escape free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all means of escape in good repair and working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance

• If any fire extinguishers are present, when were they last serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When was the Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System Serviced?

  Date

• When was the Emergency Lighting Serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Damp and Mould Growth

• Is there good ventilation throughout the property? (Natural or Artificial)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any concerns regarding damp and mould?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

Excess Cold

• Do the occupants have the ability to control the temperature inside the property or inside their individual rooms? (this could be radiators or a whole central heating system)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any significant changes in temperature during different times of the year?

  Yes

  No

• Are the residents comfortable with the temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any concerns regarding heating in the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

Excess Heat

• Is there good ventilation throughout the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any significant changes in temperature during different times of the year?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Are the residents comfortable with the temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any concerns about excessive heat in the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres

• Has an asbestos survey been obtained for the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required, is there an asbestos management plan and risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any recommendations for removal been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Biocides

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Carbon Monoxide and Fuel Combustion Products

• Is there a valid landlord gas safety certificate in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The details of this have been recorded earlier in the assessment.

• Have any defects identified on the certificate been rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there carbon monoxide alarms located near all gas appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lead

• Is any plumbing pipework in the property a dull grey colour?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Radiation

• Has the property been checked against the UK Radon interactive map?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the maximum radon potential?

  Select Less than 1% 1-3% 3-5% 5-10% 10-30% Greater than 30%

  • Less than 1%
  • 1-3%
  • 3-5%
  • 5-10%
  • 10-30%
  • Greater than 30%

• Is the property above the 3% action level?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• If necessary, has a radon report and/or survey been obtained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Uncombusted Fuel Gas

• Have the residents ever complained that they can smell gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a valid landlord gas safety certificate in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any gas cookers in good condition, including the knobs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any defects identified on the certificate been rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Volatile Organic Compounds

• Has any new furniture been ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Crowding and Space

• Is the occupancy limited to one person per bedroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate facilities for the occupants? (cooking, bathroom and communal space)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any concerns regarding crowding and space?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Entry by Intruders

• Do all doors and windows lock and function as they should?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the front door have a good secure lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate external lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property have CCTV?

  Yes

  No

• Are their any concerns regarding Security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Is the lighting throughout the property adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the internal lighting of a comfortable brightness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the lighting be controlled by the occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are their any concerns regarding lighting at the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Noise

• Is the area surrounding the property particularly noisy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any continuous noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Have the occupants raised any concerns regarding noise?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

Domestic Hygiene, Pests & Refuse

• Is there adequate and suitable space to store waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of pests, such as rat droppings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any of the occupants raised concerns regarding pests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Food Safety

• Are there adequate and suitable food storage facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space for food preparation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate cooking facilities provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Hygiene, Sanitation & Drainage

• Are there adequate and suitable washing facilities available? (For personal, clothes, and cooking equipment)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there enough toilets and bathrooms available for the number of occupants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the washing facilities present of a good standard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the drainage facilities adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns regarding hygiene, sanitation or drainage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Supply

• Has a legionella risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any recommendations for the legionella risk assessment been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls associated with Baths

• Have all baths or showers had anti slip mats or anti slip flooring installed around them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Will residents with mobility issues be assessed individually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns regarding slips associated with baths?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls on Level Surfaces

• Is the flooring throughout the property even without any lumps or edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flooring throughout the property in good condition and without damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all trailing cables placed tidily and managed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns regarding slips, trips and falls on level surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls associated with Stairs and Ramps

• Are there adequate bannisters lining each staircase?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bannisters and handrails of solid construction and good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flooring across stairs and ramps well fastened, in good condition and free from bumps and edges?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls between Levels

• If there is an attic, is it locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any windows open below waist height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct window restrictors in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the property has a balcony, is it adequately protected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Hazards

• Is there a valid electrical installation condition report?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any C1 or C2 recommendations been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• Has a fire risk assessment been completed or reviewed in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all the actions from the assessment or review been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any concerns regarding fire safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flames, Hot Surfaces and Materials

• Are all hot water outlets set at a reasonable temperature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hot water outlets labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hot surfaces labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns about burns or scalding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Collision and Entrapment

• Do all door self closing devices operate in a smooth and slow manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the property have

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Explosions

• Does the property have a mains gas supply?

  Yes

  No

• Are there carbon monoxide alarms located near all gas appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obvious ignition sources close to gas appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns regarding explosions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ergonomics

• Can all the amenities be used with ease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has anyone raised any concerns about ergonomics or the layout of the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Structural Collapse and Falling Elements

• Is there any serious damage to the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Is all guttering and roof tiles secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any maintenance issues that could affect health and safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/a

• Are there any concerns regarding structural integrity?

  Yes

  No

  N/a