September 2013 - Bron Afon

Kitchen and Utility
Room Worktops
and Units
(cupboards and
drawers)
The kitchen should be less than 15 years old and in reasonable
condition and meet the safety, space and layout criteria designed in
accordance with the minimum requirements
The kitchen should contain the following as an absolute minimum:
• 1 x double base unit (or larder equivalent)
• 1 x sink base unit with bowl and drainer (Belfast type is
acceptable)
• Work surfaces either side of cooker space and sink space
• 1 x 1000 wall unit (double)
• Space for cooker
• Space for fridge/freezer
• Washing machine space with suitable plumbing available
• Adequate provision of electrical points
All worktops, to be secure, clean and hygienic. They must also be
free from chips, deep cuts or burn marks.
Worktop trims to be secured in place and undamaged.
All units must be clean inside and out. All surfaces to be safe and free
of obstructions.
Unit doors and drawers to be in working order.
Check drawer runners working efficiently and door hinges secure and
working freely. Also check door catches working.
Check if missing edges on shelves and brackets secure.
Sinks,
Washbasins and
Taps
This also applies to walk-in cupboards, wardrobes and redundant
heating cylinder cupboards
All sinks to be clean and clear of stains. Limescale to be removed.
Where possible using domestic cleaner only.
All sinks to have plug and chain intact
All taps to be in good working order and watertight
Taps should be matching
Stop tap(s)
Wall Tiles
Drains to be working and limescale and odour free
All stop taps to be adjusted, labelled and in working order
Remove and replace cracked or broken tiles, repair damaged
grouting
Ensure all tiles are mould free and sealed
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