Housing Health and Safety Rating System
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the method of assessing potential risks to health and safety in private sector accommodation.
The HHSRS identifies 29 potential housing related hazards.
When assessing a property for HHSRS we will carry out a survey of the premises to collect evidence of its condition.
We will decide:
- The likelihood of something happening to harm the occupiers
- The possible outcomes of such an occurrence, such as injury or long term ill health
- How it will affect the most vulnerable people
Each hazard will be considered and given a numerical score.
Hazard scores
Over 1000 points - Category 1 Hazard
- We have a duty to take action to remove or decrease the risk from the Hazard
Under 1000 points - Category 2 Hazard
- Less serious than category 1, we still have the power to take any action deemed necessary
Locally Adopted Standards
Some work requirements have been adopted by the Housing Standards Department and can be viewed on the 'About Housing Standards' webpage.