Check Your Awaab's Law Phase — Free HHSRS Hazard Lookup for Housing Providers
Look up any HHSRS hazard category to see which Awaab's Law phase covers it, when deadlines apply, and what timescales your team needs to meet.
Or browse all 29 HHSRS hazard categories below.
All HHSRS Hazard Categories
29 hazard categories defined under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), mapped to their Awaab's Law implementation phase.
| Hazard | Category | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Damp and Mould Growth | Physiological | Phase 1 |
| Excess Cold | Physiological | Phase 2 |
| Excess Heat | Physiological | Phase 2 |
| Asbestos and Manufactured Mineral Fibres | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Biocides | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Carbon Monoxide and Fuel Combustion Products | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Lead | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Radiation | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Uncombusted Fuel Gas | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | Physiological | Phase 3 |
| Crowding and Space | Psychological | Not covered |
| Entry by Intruders | Psychological | Phase 3 |
| Lighting | Psychological | Phase 3 |
| Noise | Psychological | Phase 3 |
| Domestic Hygiene, Pests and Refuse | Infection | Phase 2 |
| Food Safety | Infection | Phase 2 |
| Personal Hygiene, Sanitation and Drainage | Infection | Phase 2 |
| Water Supply | Infection | Phase 3 |
| Falls Associated with Baths | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Falling on Level Surfaces | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Falling on Stairs | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Falling Between Levels | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Electrical Hazards | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Fire | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Flames, Hot Surfaces | Accidents | Phase 3 |
| Collision and Entrapment | Accidents | Phase 3 |
| Explosions | Accidents | Phase 2 |
| Position and Operability of Amenities | Accidents | Phase 3 |
| Structural Collapse and Falling Elements | Accidents | Phase 2 |
HHSRS categories are defined under the Housing Act 2004. Awaab's Law phase assignments are based on GOV.UK guidance for the Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025. Phase 2 and 3 dates are indicative until regulations are laid in Parliament.
This is general guidance, not legal advice.
Understanding HHSRS Phases Under Awaab's Law
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) defines 29 hazard categories under the Housing Act 2004. Awaab's Law applies statutory repair timescales to these hazards in three phases.
Phase 1 (in force from 27 October 2025) covers damp and mould growth — the hazard category that led to the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020. Phase 2, expected in 2026, adds 13 hazard categories including excess cold and heat, falls (baths, level surfaces, stairs, between levels), structural collapse, explosions, fire, electrical hazards, and hygiene-related hazards. Phase 3, expected in 2027, covers all remaining HHSRS hazards except crowding and space.
For housing officers managing mixed caseloads, knowing which phase covers each hazard type is essential for setting the correct deadlines. A damp report triggers Phase 1 timescales now; a report about a broken stair rail will trigger Phase 2 timescales once those regulations come into force. This tool maps every HHSRS category to its implementation phase so your team can prepare in advance.
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