6  Minor Miscellaneous Works 

6.1 General

6.1.1 Minor Miscellaneous Works are minor works to RSL properties, usually to meet statutory requirements and address health hazards . The following are examples of the types of works eligible for SHG funding.

1. Asbestos removal
2. Energy Conservation
3. Fire Precautions
4. Lead in drinking water
5. Radon

 

 
6.2  Asbestos Works 

6.2.1  SHG can be paid to cover the cost of the treatment of hazards arising from asbestos in building materials.
 
6.2.2  The Agency will base its appraisal of the proposed works costs upon Guidance (explained by clicking on the asterisk).  This will enable schemes to be submitted and evaluated under a common set of criteria.  
 

6.3  Energy Conservation Works 

6.3.1  Energy Conservation Works eligible for SHG comprise loft insulation, insulation of hot and cold water systems and draught proofing.  In addition to these primary measures, supplementary work which is consequent upon the insulation and draught-proofing work, and work which is specially required in order to maximise the effectiveness of Energy Conservation Works, may also be included.
 
6.3.2  Schemes that consist solely of Energy Conservation Works must only be submitted in respect of properties that have no existing insulation.  However, upgrading of current standards of existing insulation may be carried out as part of Rehabilitation, Re-improvements or Minor Miscellaneous Works scheme if it is cost effective to do so.
 
6.3.3  For details of the categories of Energy Conservation Works which are eligible for SHG click on the asterisk.  
 

6.4  Fire Precautions 

6.4.1  These are works recommended by the relevant Fire Authority to upgrade existing fire precautionary measures, or install new services as defined by the Fire Authority.  The RSL should follow the professional advice of the Fire Authority, although the RSL is not strictly obliged in statute to do so.

 
6.5  Lead in Drinking Water 

6.5.1  Grant can be paid to cover the costs of replacing existing, or installing new pipe work due to the presence of lead in drinking water. DCLG Circular 22/82 [link?] contains precise technical details on the background to this item. In certain circumstances, the only solution to this problem will be to carry out replacement works of varying degrees.  In many cases, attendant health risks with lead will be of paramount importance.  Eligible works include the replacement, installation or re-routing of pipework.

6.6  Radon 

6.6.1  What is Radon? Click on the asterisk.  

 

6.6.2  The cost of remedial works to existing dwellings contaminated by Radon will be eligible for SHG subject to the RSL obtaining a survey report from the Radiation Protection Division of the Health Protection Agency indicating that the remedial works are necessary.  Only survey reports from the HPA will be considered for eligibility purposes.  Where the HPA consider that a Radon survey of an existing dwelling is unwarranted, SHG will not be available.

6.7 Adaptations and Adaptations
 
6.7.1 Aids and Adaptation are not eligible for grant funding as part of the 08-11 NAHP.

Claims in respect of final tranche payments for those allocations confirmed as part of the 06-08 NAHP should continue to be submitted in the usual processes.

For some Guidance on the statutory responsibilities for providing Adaptations for residents follow the asterisk.