Hazard reference
Falls and unsafe access
Defective stairs, loose surfaces, unsafe barriers or changes in levels.
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England
Wider significant-falls coverage is intended for Phase 2; emergency scope is already relevant.
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Full national scope and qualifications →Scotland
Check existing repair and safety duties rather than the damp/mould timeline.
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Full national scope and qualifications →Wales
Within the WHQS hazard categories, subject to its conditions.
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Full national scope and qualifications →Northern Ireland
Check Northern Ireland’s fitness and repair framework; do not import HHSRS deadline rules from another nation.
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Full national scope and qualifications →This is Knowledge Centre editorial guidance. Do not use generic descriptions or sensor readings alone to classify a household’s legal risk or safety.
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