HHSRS Inspection Checklist

Use this HHSRS Inspection Checklist covering all 21 hazards in the revised 2026 system to record deficiencies in rented homes before a formal HHSRS assessment.

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HHSRS Inspection Checklist



Before The Inspection

1. Previous repair requests and complaints for the property were reviewed before the visit


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2. Any vulnerable occupants, such as young children or older people, are recorded


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3. The inspection covers the whole dwelling, including shared and external areas the landlord manages


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Protection Against Accidents: Falls

1. Floors are even and free of trip hazards such as loose or damaged coverings


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2. Bath and shower floors are slip-resistant, with grab rails where needed


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3. Stairs and steps have even treads and a secure handrail along their full length


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4. Stairs are lit, with light switches at the top and bottom


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5. Windows above ground floor have restrictors an adult can override, or safe sill heights


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6. Balconies, landings, and open edges have secure guarding at a safe height


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Protection Against Accidents: Fire, Electrical And Structural

1. A working smoke alarm is fitted on every storey used as living accommodation


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2. Escape routes are clear, and doors on them close properly


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3. Gas appliances have a gas safety record from the last 12 months


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4. Hot water outlets and hot surfaces are guarded or temperature-controlled


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5. The cooker has worktop on both sides and is away from doorways


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6. Low-level glazing is safety glass or protected against impact


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7. Doors, windows, and fittings open and close safely, with no trapping points


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8. Ceilings, walls, and roofs show no bulging, sagging, or serious cracking


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9. External elements such as gutters, chimneys, and roof tiles are secure


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10. The electrical installation has a satisfactory EICR less than 5 years old


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11. No exposed wiring or damaged sockets, switches, or fittings are visible


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Physiological Requirements: Cold, Heat, Damp And Mould

1. A working fixed heating system can heat all habitable rooms


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2. Windows and external doors close fully, with no significant draughts


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3. Loft insulation is in place where the loft is accessible


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4. No visible mould growth is present on walls, ceilings, or around windows


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5. No rising damp, penetrating damp, or active leaks are visible


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6. Kitchens and bathrooms have working extract fans or other mechanical ventilation


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7. Rooms can be ventilated to reduce overheating, such as through openable windows


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Physiological Requirements: Pollutants And Contaminants

1. A carbon monoxide alarm is fitted in every room with a fixed combustion appliance, except gas cookers


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2. Flues and chimneys are clear, and appliances show no signs of poor combustion


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3. Radon protection is in place where the property is in a radon-affected area


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4. No lead water pipes or flaking old paintwork are present


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5. Any known asbestos-containing materials are recorded and undamaged


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Protection Against Infection

1. The kitchen has a sink with hot and cold water and enough food preparation space


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2. The WC and bath or shower work and are in rooms with a closable door


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3. Drains, gutters, and waste pipes work with no leaks or blockages


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4. No signs of pests, such as droppings, nests, or entry points, are present


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5. Refuse storage is adequate and away from doors and windows


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6. The kitchen tap provides a safe drinking water supply


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7. Cold water storage tanks are covered and in good condition


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Psychological Requirements

1. Bedrooms and living space are adequate for the number of occupants


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2. External doors and accessible windows have secure locks


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3. Communal entrances have a working door entry system, where fitted


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4. Windows and doors seal well enough to limit external noise


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5. Habitable rooms have adequate natural light and an outside view


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6. Artificial lighting works in all rooms and circulation areas


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Findings And Follow-Up

1. Each deficiency is photographed, with its location and extent recorded


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2. Each deficiency is linked to the hazard or hazards it may create


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3. Any imminent risk of serious harm was escalated immediately, without waiting for a score


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4. Deficiencies needing a formal HHSRS assessment were referred to a competent assessor


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5. Hazards in scope of Awaab's Law were logged with their response timescales


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6. The tenant was told the findings and next steps in writing


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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