Which housing hazards are scheduled to be added?
The government has scheduled Phase 2 for 30 November 2026. Its October update qualifies this as subject to Parliamentary approval. As at our review on 21 October, it should be described as an upcoming change, not a requirement already in force.[1] [3]
The announced additional categories include excess cold, excess heat, falls, electrical hazards, fire and explosions, structural collapse and falling elements, and domestic hygiene. The expansion concerns significant hazards in these categories; emergency hazards are already covered by Phase 1.[2]
The government also plans Phase 3 in 2027, extending coverage to remaining hazards in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) except overcrowding. This article does not assign an unconfirmed commencement date to that phase.[2]
Agree how concerns are passed to other specialists
Our operational recommendation is to review who receives concerns identified during a damp and mould visit. A surveyor may observe a problem requiring another specialist. Recording it clearly and escalating it promptly matters even where the remedial work sits outside your contract.
Ask each housing client how it is updating instructions, triage, escalation and reporting requirements. Agree how your team should describe an observation without presenting an unqualified assessment of a different hazard type.
Sources & further reading
General information, reviewed 21 October 2026. Practical recommendations are EnerV Global’s interpretation, not additional statutory duties. Check the linked official guidance and regulations for the applicable requirements and exceptions. Product suitability and available features should be confirmed in a demonstration.