2019 No. 33
The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Made
Coming into operation
Citation and commencement1
These Regulations may be cited as the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2019.
Prescribed descriptions of hazard2
1
A hazard is of a prescribed description for the purposes of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 where the risk of harm is associated with the occurrence of any of the matters or circumstances listed in the Schedule.
2
In the Schedule, a reference to a matter or circumstance is, unless otherwise stated, to a matter or circumstance in or, as the case may be, at the HMO in question, or in any building or land in the vicinity of the HMO.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 7th March 2019.
SCHEDULEMatters or Circumstances
Damp and mould growth1
Exposure to house dust mites, damp, mould or fungal growths.
Excess cold2
Exposure to low temperatures.
Excess heat3
Exposure to high temperatures.
Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres (MMF)4
Exposure to asbestos fibres or MMF.
Biocides5
Exposure to chemicals used to treat timber and mould growth.
Carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products6
Exposure to:—
a
carbon monoxide;
b
nitrogen dioxide;
c
sulphur dioxide and smoke.
Lead7
The ingestion of lead.
Radiation8
Exposure to radiation.
Uncombusted fuel gas9
Exposure to uncombusted fuel gas.
Volatile organic compounds10
Exposure to volatile organic compounds.
Crowding and space11
A lack of adequate space for living and sleeping.
Entry by intruders12
A lack of adequate security against unauthorised entry.
Lighting13
A lack of adequate lighting.
Noise14
Exposure to noise.
Domestic hygiene, pests and refuse15
1
Poor design layout or construction such that the HMO cannot readily be kept clean.
2
Exposure to pests.
3
An inadequate provision for the hygienic storage and disposal of household waste.
Food Safety16
An inadequate provision of facilities for the storage, preparation and cooking of food.
Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage17
An inadequate provision of:—
a
facilities for maintaining good personal hygiene;
b
sanitation and drainage.
Water supply18
An inadequate supply of water free from contamination, for drinking and other domestic purposes.
Falls associated with baths etc.19
Falls associated with toilets, baths, showers or other washing facilities.
Falling on level surfaces etc.20
Falling on any level surface or falling between surfaces where the change in level is less than 300 millimetres.
Falling between levels21
Falling between levels where the difference in levels is 300 millimetres or more.
Falling on stairs etc.22
Falling on stairs, steps or ramps where the change in level is 300 millimetres or more.
Electrical hazards23
Exposure to electricity.
Fire24
Exposure to uncontrolled fire and associated smoke.
Flames, hot surfaces etc.25
Contact with:—
a
controlled fire or flames;
b
hot objects, liquid or vapours.
Collision and entrapment26
Collision with, or entrapment of a person in doors, windows or other architectural features.
Explosions27
An explosion at the HMO.
Position and operability of amenities etc.28
The position, location and operability of amenities, fittings and equipment.
Structural collapse and falling elements29
The collapse of the whole or part of the HMO.
(This note is not part of the Order)