PREPARATION FOR WINTER

HEATING Ensure any faults are fixed. Heating to all rooms and must be fixed and controllable – portable heaters are NOT acceptable. “Affordable” Possible assistance through the NEST scheme 0808 808 2244 Fitness Standard didn’t include: Internal arrangement, design and layout, Radon, fire safety, energy efficiency, air quality, asbestos, security. Did not apply to caravan sites.

CONDENSATION -. Tenant lifestyle -. Lack of ventilation - CONDENSATION - Tenant lifestyle - Lack of ventilation - Lack of insulation. - Lack of adequate heating - Secondary effect from other forms of damp - Structural defects

TREATMENT OF CONDENSATION - TREATMENT OF CONDENSATION - Improve ventilation (not just opening windows!!) - Improve heating and insulation - Keep moisture production to a minimum - Repair building defects - Keep furniture away from walls. - Ensure appliances are correctly vented. - Positive Input Ventilation Systems - Damp proof paint

SLIPS AND FALLS IN ICY CONDITIONS

Clear guttering Repair defects to rain water goods and pipework. Defective over-flow pipes

LIGHTING – FALLS ON STAIRS Internal & External steps External security lighting

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