WHAT ARE THE HEALTHY HOMES STANDARDS AND HOW CAN WE HELP YOU MEET THEM?
Healthy Homes Standard - Key Point You Need To Know
- Find out if your rental properties meet Healthy Homes Standards and other legal requirements.
- Full report including information on work required to bring the property up to the required standard.
- One-stop shop, i.e., we can also complete the remedial work as well as the assessment, report, and recommendations.
- Experienced assessors on our team.
- Dependable and affordable.
Insulation
- Ceiling insulation in rental properties must be a minimum of 120mm thick or meet the 2008 Building Code.
- Underfloor insulation in rental properties must be a minimum of 120mm thick or meet the 2008 Building Code.
- Wall insulation can also help improve the energy efficiency of your rental properties.
- Experienced assessors with extensive insulation knowledge.
- Members of the Insulation Association of New Zealand.
Heating
- Heating is an essential component of the Healthy Homes Standards in New Zealand
- Rental properties must have a fixed heating device in the main living room.
- The heating device must be capable of heating the living room to at least 18°C.
- Not all heating devices will meet the required standard.
- Compliant heating devices should be energy efficient.
Ventilation
- Ventilation keeps homes dry which is a primary objective of the Healthy Homes Standards for rental properties.
- There must be openable windows and/or doors in the living room, kitchen, dining room, and bedrooms.
- Extractor fans are also needed in kitchens and bathrooms to remove moist air and ensure good ventilation.
- Panda Solutions offers affordable and practical ventilation solutions to bring your rental properties up to standard.
Moisture
- Damp homes are unhealthy homes.
- Moisture can get into rental properties through leaks, poor drainage, and the ground.
- Rental properties must have effective drainage, including efficient guttering, downpipes, and drains.
- If your rental property has an enclosed subfloor, it must also have a ground moisture barrier if it is possible for one to be installed.
Draught
- Draughts can make rental homes cold to live in and costly to heat.
- To ensure compliance with Healthy Homes Standards, your rental properties must not have unreasonable gaps or holes.
- This applies to walls, ceilings, and floors, as well as around windows and doors.
- Unused chimneys and fireplaces must also be blocked to ensure compliance with the standards.
Book a Healthy Homes Assessment Today
Make Panda Solutions your one-stop-shop Healthy Homes Solutions provider. The process starts by booking a competitively priced Healthy Homes Assessment as well as arranging a suitable inspection time.
The inspection will be completed by one of our experienced and knowledgeable assessors who will also answer any questions you have about the standards. We’ll then prepare and send you a report on the property’s compliance status.
The report will also include recommendations on how to make the property compliant. We can complete that work as well as providing you with the necessary paperwork to prove compliance. Book a Healthy Homes Assessment today.
FAQs:
Healthy housing in New Zealand must meet standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress, and drainage. These conditions help create a warm, dry, and safe living environment.
You can get a Healthy Home assessment by contacting an accredited assessor, such as Panda Solutions, who will inspect your property and provide recommendations for compliance with Healthy Homes Standards.
Double glazing is not mandatory under the Healthy Homes Standards, but it is recommended for improving insulation and reducing heat loss. Other forms of insulation, such as ceiling and underfloor, are required.
The Healthy Homes Act, formally part of the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019, sets out minimum requirements for heating, insulation, and ventilation in rental properties to ensure they are safe and healthy for tenants.