09 February 2012The Housing, Health and Safety Rating System
The method for assessing housing conditions is the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) which came into force on 6 April 2006 under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004.
There are 29 hazards available for assessment under the HHSRS including Excess Cold, Uncombusted Fuel Gas, Crowding and Space and Fire. The assessment will show the presence of any serious (category 1) hazards and other less serious (category 2) hazards.
Click the following link for further information on the HHSRS.
