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Voids
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Electricity – staying safe
Before starting any works… is the consumer unit safe?
Are you and others living or working in the property familiar with the consumer unit and able to operate it.
Lights – are you in the habit of turning them off
How could the switching be improved to facilitate this
Plumbing – staying warm
– Radiator
– Radiators have TRV’s
– Which end should the valves be for ease of use
– Are all the radiators operable, omnidirectional functioning valves?
Vents – staying fresh
– Do you have a functioning kitchen extractor
– Do you have a functioning bathroom extractor
Voids – staying dry
– Do you have a functioning kitchen extractor
– Do you have a functioning bathroom extractor
Doors – when to open
– Internal and external
– Locks and latches
– Airtight – visual inspection
Windows – when to close
– Locks and latches
– Airtight – visual inspection