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HHSRS baseline indicators checklist (England, 2026)

A printable version of the baseline indicators self-assessment in Appendix A of the GOV.UK HHSRS landlord and agent guide, updated 16 September 2026. It keeps the guide’s 19 sections and numbering, shows which of the 21 HHSRS hazards each indicator relates to, and prints as a clean sheet with space for comments. It is for landlords and letting agents in England.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026 by ProSurvey Apps Limited

At a glance

Who it is for: Private and social landlords, letting agents and property managers in England. Surveyors can use it as a quick pre-inspection check.
When to use it: Before letting, at routine inspections, after repairs, and when a tenant reports a problem.
Is it required?: No. The guide says there is no obligation to carry out the self-assessment, but landlords must keep homes free of Category 1 hazards.
What to bring: Tape measure, torch, thermometer, camera, the gas safety record and electrical installation report, and for blocks the fire risk assessment and asbestos register.

The baseline indicators checklist

Tick an indicator when it is met. If it is not met, or does not apply to the property, leave it unticked and write “No” or “N/A” with a comment in the column on the printed sheet, as the guide’s own form asks.

Prints just the checklist, with the hazard key, a comments column and a sign-off. Anything you tick here prints ticked; nothing is saved.

Address of property:

Date of inspection:

Inspector:

Persons present:

Indicator wording and numbering follow Appendix A of the HHSRS landlord and agent guide (GOV.UK, updated 16 September 2026), shortened in places. The hazards for each indicator come from Appendix 1 and the hazard profiles in Part 2 of the HHSRS operating guidance (June 2026), and each note says which guidance it comes from. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Which indicators relate to each hazard

Each baseline indicator relates to one or more of the 21 HHSRS hazards, and one deficiency can feed several hazards. If you are looking into one hazard, for example after a tenant reports that the home is cold or damp, these are the indicators to check first. Hazard names, numbers and groups follow the operating guidance; our HHSRS hazard checklist describes each hazard.

Baseline indicators relevant to each of the 21 HHSRS hazards, grouped into the four hazard groups
Hazard	Baseline indicators to check
Protection against accidents
1. Falls on the level	2.3 to 2.5, 4.5, 4.7, 5.9, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.3, 14.1 to 14.3, 14.6, 15.4
2. Falling on stairs etc.	1.1, 9.1, 11.1, 12.1 to 12.6, 13.1, 14.2, 15.4
3. Falling between levels	1.1, 9.1, 11.5, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 14.2
4. Fire and explosions	8.1, 9.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 13.2, 14.2 to 14.6, 15.4, 19.1 to 19.7
5. Flames, hot surfaces, etc.	3.2, 5.3 to 5.5, 13.3, 14.5, 14.6, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5
6. Collisions, entrapment and ergonomics	1.1, 5.1, 5.4, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 11.5, 12.2, 12.5, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1 to 14.3, 16.4
7. Structural collapse and falling elements	1.1, 2.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 5.3, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 17.1, 18.1
8. Electrical hazards	5.4, 5.5, 14.4, 14.6, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1, 19.2, 19.4
Physiological requirements
9. Excess cold	4.8, 5.6, 6.1, 8.1, 11.2, 11.5, 14.4, 14.5, 15.1, 15.3 to 15.5, 16.1, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3
10. Radiation	1.1, 3.1, 16.2 to 16.4, 17.1, 17.4
11. Damp and mould growth	2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 5.2, 5.6, 5.9, 6.1, 15.1, 15.3 to 15.5, 16.1 to 16.4, 17.1 to 17.3
12. Lead	3.1
13. Indoor air pollutants	4.8, 5.4 to 5.6, 8.1, 14.5, 15.4, 15.6, 15.7, 16.1 to 16.4, 17.5, 19.3, 19.5
14. Excess heat	4.8, 5.6, 8.1, 10.2, 11.5, 15.1 to 15.5, 16.1 to 16.4
15. Asbestos and MMF	1.1, 1.2
Protection against infection
16. Domestic hygiene	2.1 to 2.5, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1 to 4.8, 5.1 to 5.9, 8.1, 11.1, 11.2, 14.2, 14.6, 15.5, 16.1, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1
17. Water supply	3.1 to 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 18.1
Psychological requirements
18. Crowding and space	4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 7.1 to 7.4, 8.1
19. Entry by intruders	7.1, 9.1, 11.1 to 11.5, 14.4, 16.2, 17.1
20. Noise	1.1, 8.1, 10.1, 10.2, 11.5, 15.5, 16.4
21. Lighting and obstructed views	8.1, 11.1, 11.5, 14.1 to 14.4, 16.2, 16.3

Source: the “relevant hazards” for each indicator in Appendix 1, and the relevant baseline indicators in each hazard profile, of the HHSRS operating guidance, Part 2. Indicator 19.8 is in the landlord and agent guide only.

What are the HHSRS baseline indicators?

Baseline indicators were introduced when England’s Housing Health and Safety Rating System was revised by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, in force from 23 June 2026. The landlord and agent guide describes them as a list of key building measures that help to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of occupiers, and as a checklist of reasonable standards that helps identify deficiencies that should be assessed.

The complete list, with guidance notes for assessors, is Appendix 1 of Part 2 of the operating guidance. Council assessors have regard to it when they inspect. The landlord and agent guide shortens it into the self-assessment checklist in its Appendix A, which this page follows, and adds one item, 19.8, on fire risk assessments in buildings with common parts.

They are not minimum standards. Part 1 of the operating guidance says they give examples of best practice and do not replace the risk assessment at the heart of the HHSRS. They are designed to apply to most property types and ages, with exceptions such as a listed building where consent would not allow an indicator to be met, or a non-traditional building.

What to do when an indicator is not met

Record it as a deficiency. The guide says anything that does not comply with the baseline indicators is a deficiency that needs to be assessed. Note where it is and photograph it.
Work out which hazards it affects. One deficiency can contribute to several hazards. The guide’s example is a home without a properly installed heating system, which adds to both excess cold and damp and mould growth. The hazards under each line above come from the operating guidance.
Decide on the remedy. Where an indicator cannot be met, or does not reasonably apply to the property, the guide says alternative or additional works may be necessary. It also says repair and maintenance work in rented homes should be promptly addressed.
Get a full assessment if the risk may be serious. Part 1 of the operating guidance says the checklist can help owners and property managers decide whether a full HHSRS assessment by a qualified assessor is needed. Landlords need to keep homes free of Category 1 hazards, those scoring 1,000 or more.
In social housing, check Awaab’s Law. The guide says social landlords must investigate and make safe all emergency hazards within 24 hours of becoming aware of them, and fix damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm within fixed timescales. Our Awaab’s Law checklist sets out the steps.
Keep the record. Keep the completed sheet with the photos and the dates of any work, so you can show what you found and what you did about it.

The stakes are real. A council that finds a Category 1 hazard must take action, and for a Category 2 hazard it may. For qualifying rented homes, the guide says councils can also impose a penalty of up to £7,000 on the responsible person where, in the council’s opinion, it would have been reasonably practicable for them to remove a Category 1 hazard and they did not.

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PropertySurvey Pro records inspections room by room with photos and notes, offline, and produces the PDF on site, so each deficiency is photographed where you find it. If a hazard then needs scoring, its HHSRS assessment, a Pro feature, covers all 21 hazard profiles of the 2026 system: you enter the likelihood and spread of harm, and the app works out the score, band and category. You make every judgement; the app keeps the record.

Official sources

Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): landlord and agent guide, Appendix A: baseline indicators self-assessment (GOV.UK, first published 23 June 2026, updated 16 September 2026)
HHSRS operating guidance, Part 1 (introductory guide) and Part 2 (technical guide for assessors, including Appendix 1: baseline indicators) (GOV.UK, published 23 June 2026)
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, SI 2026/571 (legislation.gov.uk, in force 23 June 2026)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. For the 21 hazards themselves and how HHSRS scoring works, see our HHSRS hazard checklist. When damp and mould is the problem, use the damp and mould inspection checklist.

HHSRS baseline indicators FAQs

What are the HHSRS baseline indicators?

They are a list of key building measures that help protect the health, safety and wellbeing of occupiers, introduced when England’s Housing Health and Safety Rating System was revised in June 2026. They range from drainage to fire safety and noise to pest management. The full list, with guidance notes for assessors, is Appendix 1 of Part 2 of the HHSRS operating guidance. The GOV.UK landlord and agent guide shortens it into a self-assessment checklist in its Appendix A, in 19 sections.

Are the baseline indicators minimum standards?

No. The operating guidance says they are not minimum standards and do not replace the risk assessment in the HHSRS; they give examples of best practice. The guide’s own form does ask “Minimum standard met?”, and it says anything less than the baseline is generally considered a deficiency, and a standard below which a rented property may be deemed unsuitable.

Do landlords have to complete the baseline indicators checklist?

No. The landlord and agent guide says there is no obligation to carry out a baseline indicator self-assessment, but that it is a useful way for landlords and agents to assess property conditions and give tenants confidence. Landlords do need to keep their homes free of Category 1 hazards.

If a home meets every baseline indicator, is it free of Category 1 hazards?

Not necessarily. The guide says meeting the baseline indicators may not eliminate all risks, and the operating guidance says they may not on their own reduce the risk from a hazard to an acceptable level. Only a full HHSRS assessment produces a hazard score, and the operating guidance says that should be done by someone trained in the HHSRS.

What if an indicator cannot be met?

The guide accepts that it may not always be feasible to meet an indicator, or that one may not reasonably apply to the property, for example where listed building consent would not allow the work or in a non-traditional building. In those cases alternative or additional works may be needed. Record the reason on the sheet.

Do the baseline indicators apply in Wales?

No. The guide says its 2026 updates apply only to England, and that Wales has its own HHSRS regulations. The baseline indicators came in with the English changes, so they do not apply to homes in Wales.

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The baseline indicators self-assessment from the 2026 GOV.UK landlord and agent guide, in its 19 sections, with the HHSRS hazards each indicator relates to.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026. A self-assessment aid, not an HHSRS score; England only. Tick each indicator that is met; otherwise write No or N/A with a comment. Indicators from Appendix A of the GOV.UK HHSRS landlord and agent guide (updated 16 September 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Address of property

Date of inspection

Inspector

Persons present

Which baseline indicators relate to each HHSRS hazard
Hazard	Baseline indicators
1. Falls on the level	2.3 to 2.5, 4.5, 4.7, 5.9, 8.1, 9.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 13.3, 14.1 to 14.3, 14.6, 15.4
2. Falling on stairs etc.	1.1, 9.1, 11.1, 12.1 to 12.6, 13.1, 14.2, 15.4
3. Falling between levels	1.1, 9.1, 11.5, 12.1, 13.1, 13.2, 14.2
4. Fire and explosions	8.1, 9.1, 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 12.2, 13.2, 14.2 to 14.6, 15.4, 19.1 to 19.7
5. Flames, hot surfaces, etc.	3.2, 5.3 to 5.5, 13.3, 14.5, 14.6, 15.2, 15.4, 15.5
6. Collisions, entrapment and ergonomics	1.1, 5.1, 5.4, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 11.5, 12.2, 12.5, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1 to 14.3, 16.4
7. Structural collapse and falling elements	1.1, 2.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 5.3, 12.1, 12.2, 13.1, 17.1, 18.1
8. Electrical hazards	5.4, 5.5, 14.4, 14.6, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1, 19.2, 19.4
9. Excess cold	4.8, 5.6, 6.1, 8.1, 11.2, 11.5, 14.4, 14.5, 15.1, 15.3 to 15.5, 16.1, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3
10. Radiation	1.1, 3.1, 16.2 to 16.4, 17.1, 17.4
11. Damp and mould growth	2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 5.2, 5.6, 5.9, 6.1, 15.1, 15.3 to 15.5, 16.1 to 16.4, 17.1 to 17.3
12. Lead	3.1
13. Indoor air pollutants	4.8, 5.4 to 5.6, 8.1, 14.5, 15.4, 15.6, 15.7, 16.1 to 16.4, 17.5, 19.3, 19.5
14. Excess heat	4.8, 5.6, 8.1, 10.2, 11.5, 15.1 to 15.5, 16.1 to 16.4
15. Asbestos and MMF	1.1, 1.2
16. Domestic hygiene	2.1 to 2.5, 3.1 to 3.3, 4.1 to 4.8, 5.1 to 5.9, 8.1, 11.1, 11.2, 14.2, 14.6, 15.5, 16.1, 16.4, 17.1, 17.3, 18.1
17. Water supply	3.1 to 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 18.1
18. Crowding and space	4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 7.1 to 7.4, 8.1
19. Entry by intruders	7.1, 9.1, 11.1 to 11.5, 14.4, 16.2, 17.1
20. Noise	1.1, 8.1, 10.1, 10.2, 11.5, 15.5, 16.4
21. Lighting and obstructed views	8.1, 11.1, 11.5, 14.1 to 14.4, 16.2, 16.3

Hazards 1 to 8: protection against accidents. 9 to 15: physiological requirements. 16 and 17: protection against infection. 18 to 21: psychological requirements. From the HHSRS operating guidance, Part 2 (June 2026).

1. Structural condition		Not met or N/A: comments
	1.1 External and internal components of the dwelling structure in a proper state of structural repair, and safe to use.
	1.2 Asbestos-containing material free from defects and maintained to prevent release of fibres. Asbestos register maintained.

2. Drainage		Not met or N/A: comments
	2.1 Drainage systems properly installed and maintained in good condition, with access points provided to clear blockages.
	2.2 Waste pipes properly connected to an approved sewage disposal system. No toilet waste pipe connected to a greywater system.
	2.3 Adequate provision and capacity for the drainage of surface and foul water. All drains and gullies covered by a suitable grille.
	2.4 All rainwater pipes connect and drain effectively into the drainage system, with access points to clear blockages.
	2.5 Access covers to drainage and other services flush-mounted and marked to indicate their purpose.

3. Plumbing system		Not met or N/A: comments
	3.1 A water supply safe to drink, controllable by the household, and of adequate flow provided to all fixtures.
	3.2 An adequate supply of heated running water to sinks, baths and showers, with a maximum temperature of 45°C at the point of delivery.
	3.3 The WC cistern overflow discharges externally, unless designed by the manufacturer to discharge internally.

4. Sanitary facilities: bathroom		Not met or N/A: comments
	4.1 A private bathroom, equipped and provided for the sole use of the dwelling, with the facilities below.
	4.2 A suitably located toilet in good working condition, sealed to the waste pipe, secure, and properly connected to the dwelling’s water supply and sewage system.
	4.3 A dedicated wash-hand basin, suitably located, in good working condition, secure, and properly connected to the heated and unheated water supply and waste pipe.
	4.4 A fixed bath or shower in good working condition, properly connected to the heated and unheated water supply and waste pipe.
	4.5 Where a shower is fitted, the step into the shower tray no greater than 150 mm, and all waste outlets and connections sealed and free from defects.
	4.6 Constant supplies of heated and unheated water to all wash-hand basins, baths and showers, connected to the sewage system with a waste trap, and in good working order.
	4.7 Bathroom floors, and walls above the bath (300 mm) or shower (1800 mm), with cleanable, non-absorbent and water-resistant surfaces, and showers fitted with a screen or curtain.
	4.8 Ventilation provided by mechanical extraction ducted to the outside of the building.

5. Sanitary facilities: kitchen		Not met or N/A: comments
	5.1 A kitchen, or dedicated adequate space, for the storage, preparation and cooking of food, with the facilities below.
	5.2 A kitchen sink with draining area, in good working condition, properly sealed, and properly connected to heated and unheated water supplies and a waste outlet. Any dishwasher provided in good working condition and properly connected.
	5.3 Sufficient work surface for food preparation, and storage space for food and equipment, of sound construction with surfaces that are impervious to water, smooth and cleanable.
	5.4 A 4-ring hob (or 2-ring in bedsits) with oven and grill, properly installed with all necessary connections for safe and efficient operation, and maintained in good working condition.
	5.5 Where an oven or hob is not provided, a dedicated space with a gas or electric connection that complies with the relevant regulations.
	5.6 Effective and safe removal of cooking fumes and moisture-laden air to the outside by a cooker hood or extractor fan.The operating guidance says a hood that only recirculates air through a carbon filter is not acceptable; it must vent outside.
	5.7 If provided, a fridge and freezer or fridge-freezer in good working condition, big enough for the occupants’ food, keeping the fridge at 1°C to 5°C and the freezer below minus 18°C.
	5.8 If a refrigerator is not provided, adequate space and connections to install and run one.
	5.9 The kitchen floor in good condition, with a sealed, water-resistant, non-absorbent and cleanable surface.

6. Clothes drying facilities		Not met or N/A: comments
	6.1 Where there is no outside space for drying clothes, a dryer, a dedicated space to install one, or access to a communal dryer.

7. Space		Not met or N/A: comments
	7.1 A bedroom is not the only way through to the only bathroom in a dwelling with more than one bedroom.
	7.2 A bathroom or toilet room is not the only way through to any habitable room, hall, basement, or the outside of the dwelling.
	7.3 Sleeping accommodation meets the minimum floor areas, and there are enough bedrooms for the number of occupants.Minimum floor area: 4.64 m² for one person under 10, 6.51 m² for one person aged 10 or over, 10.22 m² for two people. Bedrooms: one for up to 2 people, two for 4, three for 6. For four bedrooms, the guide says 8 people and the operating guidance says 7.
	7.4 Habitable rooms have a ceiling height of at least 2100 mm, over at least half the floor area where the ceiling slopes. Floor under a ceiling lower than 1500 mm does not count towards the floor area. Basement and subfloor rooms are excluded.

8. Internal doors		Not met or N/A: comments
	8.1 Internal doors work, are in good repair, give a sufficient barrier to smoke and fire, and have glazing that is safe in a collision. Bathroom and WC doors have locks and no clear glass.

9. External space		Not met or N/A: comments
	9.1 External space and surrounds in good repair, even and well drained. Accessways are adequately lit and do not present a falls risk. Guarding where there are drops of more than 300 mm and a high risk of falling.

10. Noise		Not met or N/A: comments
	10.1 All new flats and flat conversions must, and older conversions should, comply fully with current building regulations on sound insulation.
	10.2 Noise inside from steady outside sources does not exceed 40 dB LAeq,16hr in the living room and bedrooms and 45 dB LAeq,16hr in the dining area from 07:00 to 23:00, or 35 dB LAeq,8hr in bedrooms from 23:00 to 07:00.The operating guidance says a phone sound-level app can show whether the limits are likely to be exceeded, but it is not calibrated; if it suggests they are, have a competent person measure properly.

11. Security		Not met or N/A: comments
	11.1 Adequate external lighting to all means of access, giving good visibility when there is no daylight.
	11.2 Access doors of external grade with adequate locks, openable from the inside without a key, and a way for occupiers to see visitors without opening the door.The operating guidance specifies at least a mortice deadlock to BS 3621.
	11.3 Windows in accessible locations fitted with suitable window locks.
	11.4 Where there is a common entrance door, a door entry system that lets a visitor hold a two-way conversation with the occupant.
	11.5 All door and window frames and furniture operate properly and are in a good state of repair.

12. Walking surfaces		Not met or N/A: comments
	12.1 Every interior and exterior stairway, ramp, deck, porch, balcony walkway, terrace, landing and hall structurally sound, secure and in good repair.
	12.2 Internal and external stairs safe, secure, in good condition and free from defects and projections, with external steps designed to drain water away.
	12.3 Stair coverings securely and safely fastened. Treads on exterior stairways have non-slip surfaces covering at least 75% of each tread.
	12.4 Interior and exterior stairways with four or more risers have handrails between 900 mm and 1000 mm high, in good condition.
	12.5 Minimum headroom of 1900 mm on every staircase.
	12.6 Landings at the top and bottom of every internal and external flight of stairs, at least 750 mm wide and 500 mm long.

13. Guards		Not met or N/A: comments
	13.1 Every stairway, porch, patio, landing, balcony walkway, terrace and hall more than 600 mm above an adjacent area has a guard between 900 mm and 1100 mm high, measured vertically from the floor.The operating guidance adds that a 100 mm sphere must not pass between balusters, and there must be no climbable cross-pieces.
	13.2 Every window through which a person could fall a storey or more has a device restricting the opening to less than 100 mm, which can be easily overridden on an escape window.
	13.3 Adequate guarding to open fires and flames, and to surfaces hotter than 43°C where there is a risk of prolonged contact.

14. Lighting and services		Not met or N/A: comments
	14.1 Every habitable room has adequate natural lighting.
	14.2 Suitable, adequate, controllable and accessible artificial lighting throughout the dwelling, with two-way switching to any internal staircase.
	14.3 Light switches conveniently located in each room for safe use.
	14.4 All electrical installations, including fixtures and fittings, maintained in good repair.
	14.5 Gas appliances and flues safe for continued use.
	14.6 At least 2 separate, suitably located double electric sockets in every habitable room, and at least 4 in kitchens.

15. Heating and insulation		Not met or N/A: comments
	15.1 Where there is a loft space, at least 250 mm of loft insulation (assumed to be mineral wool or similar).
	15.2 A hot water cylinder, if present, insulated with a jacket of at least 50 mm if not pre-insulated, and fitted with a tank thermostat.
	15.3 Cavity walls insulated, unless a professional examination confirms that this is technically unfeasible.
	15.4 A heating system in good and safe working condition that can heat all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms, reaching 21°C in the main living room and 18°C in other habitable rooms when it is minus 1°C outside, without letting any room exceed 25°C in the heating season.
	15.5 Heating and hot water can be controlled effectively and timed by the occupiers.
	15.6 Fuel-burning appliances vented to the outside in an approved way that meets the manufacturer’s specification and applicable standards, and chimneys maintained to the manufacturer’s requirements.
	15.7 A hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with battery back-up in every room with a fossil fuel burning appliance.The operating guidance applies this to appliances used for heating, hot water or cooking.

16. Ventilation		Not met or N/A: comments
	16.1 Air from bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, clothes dryers and basements discharged directly outdoors, away from air intakes, and not into habitable space or an attic.
	16.2 Every habitable room has at least one window, door or skylight that opens to the outside and can be fixed open securely.
	16.3 In each habitable room, the openable windows, doors and skylights together exceed 5% of the floor area.
	16.4 All means of ventilation maintained in good repair and working order.

17. Moisture and contaminant control		Not met or N/A: comments
	17.1 External elements of the dwelling watertight, weathertight, free of persistent dampness or moisture, and in good condition.
	17.2 The building’s drainage system directs water away from the structure.
	17.3 No room has observable damp or mould growth, or deterioration of internal finishes, exceeding 5% of the wall or ceiling surface.The operating guidance says this is assessed room by room, not added up across the home.
	17.4 Radon concentrations no greater than 200 Bq per cubic metre.The operating guidance says to test where the home is in an area of elevated radon potential and, above 200 Bq, to carry out works to bring it below 100 Bq per cubic metre.
	17.5 Only approved biocidal products used in the dwelling, in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

18. Pest management		Not met or N/A: comments
	18.1 The property, and the structures and areas within its curtilage, free of pest infestation.

19. Fire safety		Not met or N/A: comments
	19.1 Furniture and soft furnishings provided by the landlord comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, including correct fire-resistance labels.
	19.2 Electrical equipment supplied by the landlord is safe and meets current UK safety requirements for domestic electrical products, and appliances are tested in line with the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (fifth edition), unless under one year old and UKCA or CE marked.
	19.3 An annual gas safety check done within the last 12 months. LPG heating inspected every year by a suitably qualified engineer.
	19.4 Electrical installation inspected and tested within the last 5 years.
	19.5 Sufficient, properly designed and appropriately sited smoke and heat detectors with alarms, properly maintained and regularly tested.Appendix 2 of the operating guidance, Part 2, sets the minimum grade and category of alarm system for each type of home.
	19.6 Escape routes from bedrooms through habitable rooms avoided, or mitigated by other provisions.The guide says continued use of escape windows creates inclusivity issues and should not be the preferred solution.
	19.7 Doors and windows needed as a means of escape open without a key or a code.
	19.8 Buildings with common parts: a fire risk assessment done by a competent person, with its action plan items completed within the timescales it sets.In the landlord and agent guide only; the operating guidance does not list it.

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HHSRS baseline indicators checklist (England, 2026)

At a glance

The baseline indicators checklist

1.Structural condition

2.Drainage

3.Plumbing system

4.Sanitary facilities: bathroom

5.Sanitary facilities: kitchen

6.Clothes drying facilities

7.Space

8.Internal doors

9.External space

10.Noise

11.Security

12.Walking surfaces

13.Guards

14.Lighting and services

15.Heating and insulation

16.Ventilation

17.Moisture and contaminant control

18.Pest management

19.Fire safety

Which indicators relate to each hazard

What are the HHSRS baseline indicators?

What to do when an indicator is not met

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