CECODHAS
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SFHA |
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| Project title: |
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SHQS (Scottish Housing Quality Standard) |
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Scotland |
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(Projected)
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2004 |
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(Projected)
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2015 is date set for compliance |
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| Number of units concerned: |
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All social housing must be brought up to standard. Currently, 70% of accommodation is non-compliant. |
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| Estimated cost of project: |
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Unknown |
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| Details of any State/EU funding received: |
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Financed by local authorities, Communities Scotland, private investment. |
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| Stated aim of project |
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In broad terms, to meet the SHQS, a house must be: above the tolerable standard which is the absolute minimum standard that a house must meet, free from serious disrepair such as major roof, dampness or structural problems, energy efficient so it must have effective insulation and central heating, provided with kitchen and bathroom fittings that are in a good and safe condition and safe and secure, for example it must have a smoke detector, secure doors and safe electrical and gas systems. To get on the programme, local authorities will need the political commitment to community ownership, a timetable agreed with the Executive, an assessment of the financial requirements and evidence of tenant involvement. The Executive will continue to work with local authorities who want onto the programme and once on, they can expect detailed help and support from Communities Scotland. |
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| List of organisations involved: |
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SFHA members, Scottish Executive, Local Authorities. |
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| Contact details: |
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York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU
Tel: 0131 556 5777
Fax: 0131 557 602838
Email:
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| Links to project: |
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www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2004/02/5000 |
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| Key words: |
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renovation, updating housing stock, retrofitting |
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