# The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 S.R. 2019/33 ยท made 7 March 2019 Section 54 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Northern Ireland) Act 2016 defines a hazard in an HMO as a risk of harm to the health and safety of any actual or potential occupier of an HMO. Regulation 2 and the Schedule prescribe descriptions of hazards with reference to the occurrence of matters or circumstances listed in the Schedule. Made under: Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (Section 54) PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hazards-regulations-northern-ireland-2019/pdf/nisr_20190033_en.pdf; NI Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hazards-regulations-northern-ireland-2019/pdf/nisrem_20190033_en.pdf ## Introductory text Houses In Multiple Occupation Made 7th March 2019 Coming into operation 1st April 2019 The Department for Communities , in exercise of the powers conferred by section 54(1) and (3) of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 , makes the following Regulations: ## 1 Citation and commencement These Regulations may be cited as the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2019. ## 2 Prescribed descriptions of hazard (1) A hazard is of a prescribed description for the purposes of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 where the risk of harm is associated with the occurrence of any of the matters or circumstances listed in the Schedule. (2) In the Schedule, a reference to a matter or circumstance is, unless otherwise stated, to a matter or circumstance in or, as the case may be, at the HMO in question, or in any building or land in the vicinity of the HMO. ## Signature Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 7th March 2019. (L.S.) David Polley A senior officer of the Department for Communities ## Schedule: Matters or Circumstances ## 1 Damp and mould growth Exposure to house dust mites, damp, mould or fungal growths. ## 2 Excess cold Exposure to low temperatures. ## 3 Excess heat Exposure to high temperatures. ## 4 Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres (MMF) Exposure to asbestos fibres or MMF. ## 5 Biocides Exposure to chemicals used to treat timber and mould growth. ## 6 Carbon monoxide and fuel combustion products Exposure to:โ€” (a) carbon monoxide; (b) nitrogen dioxide; (c) sulphur dioxide and smoke. ## 7 Lead The ingestion of lead. ## 8 Radiation Exposure to radiation. ## 9 Uncombusted fuel gas Exposure to uncombusted fuel gas. ## 10 Volatile organic compounds Exposure to volatile organic compounds. ## 11 Crowding and space A lack of adequate space for living and sleeping. ## 12 Entry by intruders A lack of adequate security against unauthorised entry. ## 13 Lighting A lack of adequate lighting. ## 14 Noise Exposure to noise. ## 15 Domestic hygiene, pests and refuse (1) Poor design layout or construction such that the HMO cannot readily be kept clean. (2) Exposure to pests. (3) An inadequate provision for the hygienic storage and disposal of household waste. ## 16 Food Safety An inadequate provision of facilities for the storage, preparation and cooking of food. ## 17 Personal hygiene, sanitation and drainage An inadequate provision of:โ€” (a) facilities for maintaining good personal hygiene; (b) sanitation and drainage. ## 18 Water supply An inadequate supply of water free from contamination, for drinking and other domestic purposes. ## 19 Falls associated with baths etc. Falls associated with toilets, baths, showers or other washing facilities. ## 20 Falling on level surfaces etc. Falling on any level surface or falling between surfaces where the change in level is less than 300 millimetres. ## 21 Falling between levels Falling between levels where the difference in levels is 300 millimetres or more. ## 22 Falling on stairs etc. Falling on stairs, steps or ramps where the change in level is 300 millimetres or more. ## 23 Electrical hazards Exposure to electricity. ## 24 Fire Exposure to uncontrolled fire and associated smoke. ## 25 Flames, hot surfaces etc. Contact with:โ€” (a) controlled fire or flames; (b) hot objects, liquid or vapours. ## 26 Collision and entrapment Collision with, or entrapment of a person in doors, windows or other architectural features. ## 27 Explosions An explosion at the HMO. ## 28 Position and operability of amenities etc. The position, location and operability of amenities, fittings and equipment. ## 29 Structural collapse and falling elements The collapse of the whole or part of the HMO. ## Explanatory note (This note is not part of the Order) Section 54 of the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Northern Ireland) Act 2016 defines a hazard in an HMO as a risk of harm to the health and safety of any actual or potential occupier of an HMO. Regulation 2 and the Schedule prescribe descriptions of hazards with reference to the occurrence of matters or circumstances listed in the Schedule. --- Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2019/33 (the official version) Page: https://openlegislation.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hazards-regulations-northern-ireland-2019 Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.