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Wakefield Standard |
Decent Homes Standard |
| Windows |
High quality PVCu double-glazed windows with secure locking handles. Metal windows replaced |
Windows should be no more than 40 years old (30 in flats) and be repaired or replaced if in poor condition. Does not mention metal windows |
| Kitchens |
Modern fitted kitchen units together with vinyl flooring, tiling and extractor fan |
Kitchens should be no more than 20 years old, and have adequate space and layout |
| Heating |
A fire installed in living or dining rooms and full central heating system |
Boilers should be no more than 15 years old and system no more than 40 years old. To be repaired or replaced if in poor condition |
| Bathrooms |
Modern fitted bathroom suite with shower connector, thermostatically controlled taps and extractor fan, together with vinyl flooring, tiling and redecoration |
Bathroom facilities should be no more than 30 years old |
| Doors |
high quality, secure front and back doors with choice of brass fittings |
Doors should be no more than 40 years old (30 in flats) and be repaired or replaced if in poor condition |
| Roof |
New roofs for all properties where necessary |
Roofs should be no more than 50 years old (30 in flats) and be repaired or replaced if in poor condition |
| Electrical systems |
Modern electrical systems, which may include the installation of smoke detectors |
Electrical systems should be no more than 30 years old and be repaired or replaced if in poor condition |