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Questions from the Public 28 June 2007

How many full HHSRS assessment inspections have been done since April 2006 when they come in through the 2004 Act?
To date no full HHSRS assessment inspections have been carried out by HFI or PFI partners. The HHSRS replaces the fitness standard and is primarily for use by Environmental Health Officers undertaking enforcement action against private landlords. Central Govt has advised that Local Housing Authorities inspect their own stock using an indicative method to spot potential hazards rather than using a full HHSRS assessment.

HFI have been working on developing an accurate means of collecting indicative information and undertook some trial surveys on void properties during 2006. This method was found to have some shortcomings and so a number of improvements have been made to our system. We are currently in the process of launching the revised process for inspection and collection of information.

Please provide figures broken down separately for HFI and PFI Ltd managed properties
Not applicable. To date no full HHSRS assessment inspections have been carried out by HFI or PFI partners.

What were the numbers the HHSRS assessments recorded? ( broken down separately for HFI and PFI Ltd managed properties)?
Not applicable. To date no full HHSRS assessment inspections have been carried out by HFI or PFI partners.

How many HHSRS spot check inspections have been carried out by HFI in PFI Ltd managed properties (sometimes referred to as Partners)?
Not applicable. To date no full HHSRS assessment inspections have been carried out by HFI or PFI partners.

How many HFI Ltd board members have Building related professional qualifications?
As Ann Lucas explained at the meeting the number of Board members with building related professional qualifications is not relevant to operational safety issues.

How many board members have taken HHSRS training and by which training institution?
As Ann Lucas explained at the meeting no Board directors have taken HHSRS training and there is no intention to do this. This is not required in order for a Board director to carry out his/her duties.

How many HFI employees (broken down by grade) have attended accredited HHSRS training courses?
To date approximately 20 members of staff have received training on HHSRS, we are currently organising training for a further 50 members of staff. This training will be conducted by an accredited HHSRS trainer and tailored specifically to our indicative method of surveying. It is envisaged that eventually three members of staff will undergo the full HHSRS training.

How many HFI employees have completed full HHSRS assessor training courses?
It is envisaged that eventually three members of staff will undergo the full HHSRS training.

When did these HFI employees take their training courses and who were the training providers?
It is envisaged that eventually three members of staff will undergo the full HHSRS training. Training will be conducted by an accredited HHSRS trainer and tailored specifically to our indicative method of surveying.

What is the total cost paid out by HFI for HHSRS training courses to date?
The total spent to date on training is in the region of about £1000.