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//-->HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATIONSTANDARDSHousingExecutiveContents1.02.03.04.05.06.0IntroductionStandardsMethod of MeasurementOvercrowdingOver OccupationFacilities for Storage, Preparation and Cookingof Food and for the Disposal of Waste WaterPersonal Washing Facilities and Sanitary ConveniencesLight and VentilationMeans of Escape from Fire and Other Fire PrecautionsHuman HabitationGlossary of TermsGuide to FunctionalityUnacceptable Items within Stairway Enclosures346789131516383944467.08.09.010.0Annex 1Annex 2Annex 31Equality StatementThe contents of this Standards Document have been screened inaccordance with the Housing Executive’s equality Scheme proceduresand it has been concluded that there are no significant equality issuesthat require a full Equality Impact Assessment.Please note that this document is available on request in alternativeformats including:Large FontAudiocassetteBrailleComputer DiscMain minority languages21.0 Introduction1.1The Housing Executive is responsible for ensuring that HMOsmeet a number of requirements in relation to the overall condition of the dwelling, and the number of people living in thedwelling.When determining the suitability of a property the HousingExecutive will have regard to the Standards for Houses inMultiple Occupation adopted by the Board at its meeting inMay 2002.1.232.0 Standards2.1These standards shall be applied as minimum requirements to allcategories of Houses in Multiple Occupation (as classified below).Irrespective of such requirements however, consideration shouldbe given to the shape and usable space of any room in determining whether it is suitable for use and/or occupation and by howmany occupants. This is a matter, of course, of functionality;whether given its shape and size the particular room is reasonably capable in fact of performing the role assigned to it for thenumber of persons who need to use it.For further guidelines on functionality see Annex 12.2CATEGORIES OF HMOs(Bedsits)2.2.1 CATEGORY ABedsits are units of accommodation, where there is someexclusive occupation (usually bedroom/living room) and somesharing of amenities (bathroom and/or toilet or kitchen). Eachoccupant lives otherwise independently of others.2.2.2 CATEGORY B(Shared Houses)Houses occupied on a shared basis where each individual orhousehold will normally have their own bedroom or bed/livingroom, although in some circumstances this may be shared. Therewill be general sharing of the bathroom, W.C. and kitchen.2.2.3 CATEGORY C(Lodgings)Houses let in lodgings, i.e. a resident owner/occupier, cateringfor lodgers on a small scale but not living as part of the mainhousehold. Typified by a family or household who might take ina small number of individuals living away from their primaryplace of residence.2.2.4 CATEGORY D(Hostels; Bed and Breakfast; Guest Houses;Hotels)Accommodation for people with no other permanent place ofresidence, as distinct from an establishment which only providesaccommodation for visitors to the area for a short time e.g.tourists. This category would include establishments used tohouse homeless families or persons who would otherwise behomeless. This also applies if there was a mix of homelesshouseholds, with that establishment as their only place ofresidence, and short term visitors. Some of these premises mayfall under the Fire Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.4 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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//-->HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATIONSTANDARDSHousingExecutiveContents1.02.03.04.05.06.0IntroductionStandardsMethod of MeasurementOvercrowdingOver OccupationFacilities for Storage, Preparation and Cookingof Food and for the Disposal of Waste WaterPersonal Washing Facilities and Sanitary ConveniencesLight and VentilationMeans of Escape from Fire and Other Fire PrecautionsHuman HabitationGlossary of TermsGuide to FunctionalityUnacceptable Items within Stairway Enclosures346789131516383944467.08.09.010.0Annex 1Annex 2Annex 31Equality StatementThe contents of this Standards Document have been screened inaccordance with the Housing Executive’s equality Scheme proceduresand it has been concluded that there are no significant equality issuesthat require a full Equality Impact Assessment.Please note that this document is available on request in alternativeformats including:Large FontAudiocassetteBrailleComputer DiscMain minority languages21.0 Introduction1.1The Housing Executive is responsible for ensuring that HMOsmeet a number of requirements in relation to the overall condition of the dwelling, and the number of people living in thedwelling.When determining the suitability of a property the HousingExecutive will have regard to the Standards for Houses inMultiple Occupation adopted by the Board at its meeting inMay 2002.1.232.0 Standards2.1These standards shall be applied as minimum requirements to allcategories of Houses in Multiple Occupation (as classified below).Irrespective of such requirements however, consideration shouldbe given to the shape and usable space of any room in determining whether it is suitable for use and/or occupation and by howmany occupants. This is a matter, of course, of functionality;whether given its shape and size the particular room is reasonably capable in fact of performing the role assigned to it for thenumber of persons who need to use it.For further guidelines on functionality see Annex 12.2CATEGORIES OF HMOs(Bedsits)2.2.1 CATEGORY ABedsits are units of accommodation, where there is someexclusive occupation (usually bedroom/living room) and somesharing of amenities (bathroom and/or toilet or kitchen). Eachoccupant lives otherwise independently of others.2.2.2 CATEGORY B(Shared Houses)Houses occupied on a shared basis where each individual orhousehold will normally have their own bedroom or bed/livingroom, although in some circumstances this may be shared. Therewill be general sharing of the bathroom, W.C. and kitchen.2.2.3 CATEGORY C(Lodgings)Houses let in lodgings, i.e. a resident owner/occupier, cateringfor lodgers on a small scale but not living as part of the mainhousehold. Typified by a family or household who might take ina small number of individuals living away from their primaryplace of residence.2.2.4 CATEGORY D(Hostels; Bed and Breakfast; Guest Houses;Hotels)Accommodation for people with no other permanent place ofresidence, as distinct from an establishment which only providesaccommodation for visitors to the area for a short time e.g.tourists. This category would include establishments used tohouse homeless families or persons who would otherwise behomeless. This also applies if there was a mix of homelesshouseholds, with that establishment as their only place ofresidence, and short term visitors. Some of these premises mayfall under the Fire Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.4 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]