Prayer Space Hygiene & Accessibility Excellence
This criterion assesses the organization's commitment to providing a clean, well-maintained, safe, and accessible prayer space. It evaluates the systematic processes for hygiene (taharah), safety, and inclusivity, ensuring the environment fosters spiritual focus (khushu') and dignity for all worshippers. Key elements include a tiered cleaning regime, a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule, and a robust accessibility strategy that includes a 'Reasonable Adjustments' feasibility framework. The criterion mandates clear governance with named responsible persons for Fire, Health & Safety, and Accessibility. It requires operational controls for environmental health (Legionella, COSHH, IAQ) and fire safety (including inclusive evacuation via GEEPs). Furthermore, it enforces equitable standards for women’s spaces and culturally sensitive amenities. The approach embodies the Islamic values of removing harm (izalat al-darar) and perfecting one's work (itqan), ensuring the 'House of Allah' is purified and welcoming for every segment of the community.
| Metric | Weighted Facility Performance Score |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥80% |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Method | Composite Index |
| Unit | Score (0-100) |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Foundational: Ad-hoc cleaning and maintenance. Significant safety or hygiene hazards present. No formal risk assessments. Critical accessibility barriers exist.
Level 2: Developing
Developing: Basic cleaning occurs but lacks rigorous documentation. Some statutory compliance gaps (e.g., expired FRA). Accessibility barriers present without active mitigation plans.
Level 3: Established
Established: Statutory compliance fully met (Fire, Gas, Elec). Cleaning is regular. Basic accessibility provided. Access Audit exists but action plan implementation is slow. Reactive maintenance dominates.
Level 4: Advanced
Advanced: Fully compliant. PPM and tiered cleaning schedules effective. Minor defects resolved within SLA. Access Action Plan in place with budget allocated. Women's spaces meet equitable standards.
Level 5: Optimizing
Exemplary: Proactive governance with zero critical failures. Innovative solutions (e.g., automated IAQ). High user satisfaction (>90% across all groups). Best-in-class inclusive design and sustainability practices.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate administrative burden; formal dashboards, supervisor logs, and multiple named roles are not feasible for 0-2 volunteer-run spaces. |
| Small | partial | Roles likely combined into a single facilities/H&S volunteer; formal dashboards scaled down to simple verbal or brief written updates at trustee meetings. |
| Medium | full | N/A |
| Large | full | N/A |
| Major | full | N/A |
Applicable When
- The organization provides a designated prayer space for public use.
- The organization manages the facility maintenance and safety.
Not Applicable When
- The prayer space is a private room not open to the public.
- Facility management is fully outsourced to a landlord with no tenant control (though reporting duties still apply).
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