Kitchen Accommodation. (a) All units shall be less than 10 years old and free from defects. (b) There must be adequate work surface space for the size of the Home. For studios/bedsits a satisfactory kitchen area must be safe, convenient and allow good hygiene practices. It must be possible to stand directly in front of the cooker and sink and to place utensils down on both sides of each. Worktops must be secure, level and of adequate size. There must be a minimum 60cm floor area in front of the kitchen. This should be flooring that is easily cleanable, not carpeted. (c) An adequate number of units shall be provided, below is the suggested guidance: i there shall be a minimum of two fitted floor unit (excluding the sink unit); ii there shall be a minimum of two drawers, one for studios/bedsits; iii there shall be a minimum of two fitted wall units, one for studio/bedsits. (d) Fridge/freezer or fridge and freezer: i the fridge/freezer or fridge and freezer shall be clean and in good working order; ii they shall have a capacity of at least 131 litres (fridge) and 61 litres (freezer). A smaller fridge freezer may be acceptable for a studio or one beds only, if there is a single occupant. (e) Washing machines are not required but there shall be: i sufficient space for a washing machine to be installed under a work surface in the kitchen or equivalent position; ii appropriate fittings to allow such installation to take place, and iii a non-return valve fitted to the waste pipe. (f) Floor covering: Floor covering shall be of the vinyl type or tiled and shall be free from all defects. (g) Stopcock Location of stopcock should be identified.
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Samples: Revenue Funding Agreement, Revenue Funding Agreement, Capital Grant Agreement
Kitchen Accommodation. (a) All units shall be less than 10 ten years old and free from defects.
(b) There must be adequate work surface space for the size of the Home. For studios/bedsits a satisfactory kitchen area must be safe, convenient and allow good hygiene practices. It must be possible to stand directly in front of the cooker and sink and to place utensils down on both sides of each. Worktops must be secure, level and of adequate size. There must be a minimum 60cm floor area in front of the kitchen. This should be flooring that is easily cleanable, not carpeted.
(c) An adequate number of units shall be provided, below is the suggested guidance: i there shall be a minimum of two fitted floor unit (excluding the sink unit); ii there shall be a minimum of two drawers, one for studios/bedsits; iii there shall be a minimum of two fitted wall units, one for studio/bedsits.
(d) Fridge/freezer or fridge and freezer: i the fridge/freezer or fridge and freezer shall be clean and in good working order; ii they shall have a capacity of at least 131 litres (fridge) and 61 litres (freezer). A smaller fridge freezer may be acceptable for a studio or one beds only, if there is a single occupant.
(e) Washing machines are not required but there shall be: i sufficient space for a washing machine to be installed under a work surface in the kitchen or equivalent position; ii appropriate fittings to allow such installation to take place, and iii a non-return valve fitted to the waste pipe.
(f) Floor covering: Floor covering shall be of the vinyl type or tiled and shall be free from all defects.
(g) Stopcock Location of stopcock should be identified.
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Samples: Capital Grant Agreement, Capital Grant Agreement, Capital Grant Agreement