(1)The works for which a special grant may be made are works required for the improvement of a house in multiple occupation by the provision of—
(a)standard amenities, or
(b)means of escape from fire.
(2)The reference in subsection (1) to works required for the improvement of a house in multiple occupation in the respects mentioned includes any works of repair or replacement which, in the opinion of the local housing authority, are needed for the purpose of enabling the house to attain the standard of repair required by section 485.