| Hazards |
Vulnerable Group |
Ideal |
| Excessive Cold Temperature |
Elderly (65 plus) |
SAP Rating of 80-85Min temp 16¼C |
| Excessive High Temperatures |
Elderly (65 plus) |
SAP Rating of 80-85
Max temp 25¼C |
| Falls on Stairs etc |
Children and the Elderly (65 plus) |
Building Regs App Doc K (1998), & N1 & 2 (for Safety Glass)BS 4125, 5395, 6180 & 5588 |
| Falls on the Level |
Elderly (65 plus) |
Building Regs App Doc ABS 5385BS 6431 |
| Falls between Levels |
Under 5 years |
Windows
Building Regs App Doc B, K, L and N1 and 2
BS 8213
Balconies & Landings
Building Regs App Doc K |
| Falls related to Baths etc |
Elderly (65 plus) |
Stable and securely fitted. Presence of slip resistance, and safety features such as handles/grip rails. |
| Fire |
Elderly (65 plus) |
Building Regs App Doc B
BS 5839 |
| Hot Surfaces and Materials |
Children (0-10 years) |
BS 4086
Building Regs App Doc J |
| Damp and Mould Growth |
Children 5 - 14 years |
Relative humidity between 45% and 60%.No mould growth or dampness. |
| Carbon Monoxide etc |
Children 5 - 14 years |
Building Regs App Doc F, JInstallation to satisfy CORGI requirementsGas Safety (Installation and Use) Regs.Gas Appliances (Safety) Regs. |
| Radiation |
All ages |
Max 100 Bq/m3 |
| Electrical Hazards |
Children under 5 years |
Compliance with 16th ed of IEE Regs. |
| Noise |
All ages |
Less than 75dB Leq |
| Lead |
Children under 5 years |
10ug/l in drinking water.No lead paint present. |
| Asbestos etc |
Children 0 - 14 years |
No asbestos present. |
| Entry by Intruders |
All ages |
Fully secured doors and windows. Secured by Design features. |
| Crowding and Space |
All ages |
Sufficient space for separation of different activities and provide privacy. |
| Explosions |
All ages |
Installation to satisfy CORGI requirements
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regs.
Gas Appliances (Safety) Regs |
| Difficulties in Maintaining Domestic Hygiene |
Children 0 - 5 years |
No access by pests.Internal surfaces free of harbourages for pests. |
| Inadequate Provision for Food Safety |
All ages |
Adequate and suitable food storage facilities, preparation areas and cooking facilities. |
| Inadequate Personal Hygiene Facilities |
Children 0 - 14 years |
Minimum 1 bath/shower per household or 1 bath/shower per 8 persons. One wash hand basin per WC. |
| Inadequate Sanitation |
Children 0 - 14 years |
Building Regs App Doc G. Typically, one WC on entrance floor, and one for each floor containing bedrooms.All sinks, wash hand basins, WC etc adequately drained. |
| Contaminated Water |
All ages |
Water Supply (Water Quality) Regs. |
| Structural Failure |
All ages |
Building Regs App Doc A |
| Inadequate Lighting |
All ages |
Sufficient natural light to enable domestic tasks to be carried out without eyestrain during daylight hours.
CIBSE Guide Vol. A |
| Uncombusted Fuel Gas |
Children 0 - 14 years |
Installation to satisfy CORGI requirements
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regs
Gas Appliances (Safety) Regs |
| Entrapment or Collision |
Children 0 - 14 years |
Recommendations of Child Accident Prevention Trust |
| Poor Ergonomics |
Children and those spending large amount of time carrying out domestic activities |
All facilities at appropriate height and position for convenient use. |
