HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating system check)
Damp and mould growth: Exposure to house dust mites, damp mould, or fungal growth.
Excessive cold: Exposure to low temperatures.
Excessive heat: Exposure to high temperatures.
MMF: Exposure to chemicals used to treat timber and mould growth.
Asbestos: Exposure to hazardous building materials.
Carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products: exposure to:
· Carbon monoxide
· Nitrogen dioxide
· Sulphur dioxide and smoke.
Lead: The ingestion of lead.
Radiation: Exposure to radiation.
Exposure to fuel gas: such as manufactured fuel gas or natural gas and petroleum gas.
Volatile organic compounds: Exposure to volatile organic compounds.
Crowding and space: Lack of adequate space for living and sleeping.
Entry by intruders: Difficulties in keeping the dwelling or HMO secure against unauthorised entry.
Lighting: A lack of adequate lighting.
Noise: Exposure to noise.
Domestic hygiene, pests, and refuse:
· Poor design, layout, or construction such as that the dwelling or HMO cannot readily be kept clean.
· Exposure to pests
· An adequate provision for the hygienic storage and disposal of household waste.
Food safety: An adequate provision of facilities for the storage, preparation and cooking of food.
Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage: An inadequate provision of:
· Facilities for maintaining good personal hygiene
· Sanitation and drainage.
Water supply: An adequate supply of water free from contamination, for drinking and other domestic purposes.
Falls associated with baths etc: Falls associated with toilets, baths, showers or other washing facilities.
Falling on stairs etc.: Falling on stairs, steps, or ramps where the change in level is 300 mm or more.
Failing between levels: Falling between levels were the difference in level is 300 mm or more.
Electrical Hazards: Exposure to electricity.
Fire: Exposure to uncontrolled fire and associated smoke.
· Flames, hot surfaces etc, contact with controlled fire or flames
· Hot objects, liquid, or vapours.
Collision and entrapment: Collision with or entrapment of body parts in, doors, windows, or other architectural features.
Explosions: An explosion at the property or HMO.
Position and operability of amenities: The position, location and operability of amenities, fittings, and equipment.
Structural collapse and falling elements: The collapse of the whole or part of the property or HMO.
Source of Information
Oxford Dictionary of Construction Surveying and Civil Engineering, Oxford University Press,2012