The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

8.  In this Schedule—

communal areas” means any area (other than rooms) of common access (including halls and passageways) and rooms of common use in sheltered accommodation;

fuel” includes gas and electricity and a reference to a charge for fuel includes a charge for fuel which includes an amount in respect of the facility of providing it other than a specified amount for the provision of a heating system.