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specifying for long-term damp and mould protection
Bobby Hall, Director of Pazco, sets out the requirements of meeting Awaab’s Law...
On 27 October 2025 Awaab’s Law came into force, setting a new legal benchmark detailing how social landlords must handle damp and mould issues. For the first time, housing associations and local authorities are legally obliged to inspect and remedy these issues within clear, strict and time-bound parameters. This legislation marks a pivotal moment, not just for housing management but throughout the design and construction community. It signals a shift away from traditional reactive maintenance towards proactive and evidence-based asset care. For architects, developers and contractors involved in the delivery and refurbishment of homes, Awaab’s Law reinforces the need to eliminate risk via intelligent design at the earliest stages, thereby ensuring healthy, resilient and compliant buildings for their lifetime.
Understanding mould: A persistent building challenge Mould is a naturally occurring fungus that can be found almost anywhere moisture and oxygen are present and, therefore, lives and thrives in most everyday environments. Indoors, however, mould growth poses serious risks to both residents’ health and the fabric of the building. When mould spores settle on damp spots or surfaces they
begin growing and digesting whatever they make contact with in order to survive, eventually destroying the surface on which they live. There are proven and indisputable health risks associated with indoor mould growth. These risks are especially harmful for children, elderly people and those with pre-existing respiratory illnesses. Mould spreads by producing microscopic spores (2-10µm in size)
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