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Regulations 2 and 3

SCHEDULEQUALIFYING IMPROVEMENT WORK AND NOTIONAL LIFE

Column 1Column 2
(Item)(Notional life in years)

1.  Bath or shower

12

2.  Cavity wall insulation

20

3.  Sound insulation

20

4.  Double glazing or other external window replacement or secondary glazing

20

5.  Draught proofing of external doors or windows

8

6.  Insulation of pipes, water tank or cylinder

10

7.  Installation of mechanical ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens

7

8.  Kitchen sink

10

9.  Loft insulation

20

10.  Rewiring and the provision of power and lighting or other electrical fixtures including smoke detectors

20

11.  Security measures other than burglar alarm systems

15

12.  Space or water heating

12

13.  Storage cupboards in bathroom or kitchen

10

14.  Thermostatic radiator valves

7

15.  Wash hand basin

12

16.  Watercloset

12

17.  Work surfaces for food preparation

10