Are the Standard Elemental Lifetimes too long for some elements, in particular kitchens, bathrooms and boilers?
The standard elemental lifetimes were developed by a team of building professionals and were agreed by the Technical Advisory Group (which included members of the LGA and ALG). The elemental lifetimes reflect the age at which the majority of elements will wear out and require replacement. Many respondents to consultation thought that the elemental lifetimes for kitchens and bathrooms were too long at the proposed 30 and 40 years because, in practice, most authorities replace these more frequently in order to maintain high levels of tenant satisfaction. However, the MRA should enable elements to be replaced when they wear out, not simply because they become outdated. Analysis of elemental age and condition data suggests that lifetimes of 30 and 40 for replacement of kitchens and bathrooms when they wear out are appropriate. An allowance for providing modern kitchens and bathrooms will be incorporated into the allocation of capital resources. At consultation, some respondents thought tha
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