Modification of section 13 of the 2006 ActI13

1

Section 13 (the repairing standard) of the 2006 Act M1 is modified in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).

2

In subsection (1)—

a

in paragraph (c)—

i

for “and electricity” substitute “ , electricity (including residual current devices) and any other type of fuel ”,

ii

after “space heating” insert “ by a fixed heating system ”,

b

omit paragraphs (f) and (g),

c

after paragraph (g) insert—

h

the house meets the tolerable standard.

d

after paragraph (h) insert—

i

any common parts pertaining to the house can be safely accessed and used,

j

the house has satisfactory provision for, and safe access to, a food storage area and a food preparation space, and

k

where the house is in a tenement, common doors are secure and fitted with satisfactory emergency exit locks.

3

For subsections (4A), (5) and (6), substitute—

7

In determining whether a house meets the standards of repair mentioned in subsection (1)(c) to (k) regard is to be had to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to—

a

the condition of pipes supplying water for human consumption,

b

electrical safety standards in relation to—

i

installations for the supply of electricity, and

ii

electrical fixtures, fittings and appliances,

c

installation of a fixed heating system,

d

equipment for detecting fire and for giving warning of fire or suspected fire,

e

the tolerable standard,

f

the type of emergency exit locks to be fitted to common doors in tenements,

g

equipment for detecting, and for giving warning of, carbon monoxide in a concentration that is hazardous to health,

h

the provision for, and safe access to, a food storage area and a food preparation space.