Private rented property standards guidance

All radiators must be in full working order with no cold zones when in use.

• The radiator must be of adequate size and output for the size of the room.
• All water system radiators and associated pipe work must be free from leaks 
• All radiator valves must be in full working order with a fixed control knob in place that allows the occupant to close off the radiator when required.
• It is recommended that Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV) are fitted to all radiators (except where a bypass valve is required in the room containing the room thermostat) to allow the occupant to control radiators independently. 
• All Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV) fitted must be secure and in full working order that allows the occupant to control the radiator independently.
• All radiators must be securely fixed to a wall or floor. 
• All exposed radiator pipe work must be fitted as close as possible to the radiator. Long, complicated lengths of pipe work must be avoided where unavoidable these must be covered to prevent scalds and burns.