Home Ventilation System
Mould and mildew, weeping windows, bugs and chest infections – who wants the nasties that go with living in a damp home or workplace?
Heating Standard:
Landlords must provide one or more fixed heaters that can directly heat the main living room to a maintained temperature of at least 18 degrees Celsius.
Insulation standard:
Ceiling and underfloor insulation has been compulsory in all rental homes since 1 July 2019. The healthy homes insulation standard builds on the current regulations and some existing insulation will need to be topped up or replaced.
Ventilation standard:
Rental homes must have openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms. Kitchens and bathrooms must have extractor fans.
Moisture ingress and drainage standard:
Rental properties must have efficient drainage for the removal of storm water, surface water and ground water. Rental properties with an enclosed sub-floor space must have a ground moisture barrier.
Mould and mildew, weeping windows, bugs and chest infections – who wants the nasties that go with living in a damp home or workplace?
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Electrical work in the rural setting must be undertaken by skilled and knowledgeable electricians. In wet outdoor conditions, the risk of electrocution becomes more acute. Other electrical hazards include fire, machinery breakdowns, and injury to people and livestock. Call on Best Electrical to ensure that the electrical work on your farm is carried out by electricians who pay fastidious attention to detail and to safety.
The best employers look beyond the Health and Safety Act. To be the employer of choice, consider giving your people the best environment to work in - the right lighting in the right spot, a moderate temperature and machinery that works when staff flick the switch. When the environment works well, your staff are likely to work well, too.
Want to know if your home or rental is a safe and healthy place to live? The Best Electrical team have the knowledge and experience to advise on whether your home meets the Healthy Homes Standards.