792GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 24 January 2017

792 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 24 January 2017 Division 4—Cockroaches 6.12 Interpretation cockroach means any of the various orthopterous insects commonly known as cockroaches. 6.13 Measures to be taken to eradicate Cockroaches (1) An owner or occupier of premises must take effective measures to eradicate any cockroaches in or on the premises. (2) Without limiting the generality of subclause (1), an owner or occupier of premises, whenever there are any indications of the presence of cockroaches in, on or about the premises, and while such indications continue, must take effective measures to keep the premises free from cockroaches including— (a) washing and storing, immediately after use, cooking and eating utensils; (b) wrapping and depositing in a rubbish receptacle without delay all food scraps, uneaten pet food and garbage; (c) properly treating the premises with an insecticide, taking care not to harm the safety of humans and pets or to contaminate food or cooking or eating utensils; and (d) whenever required by an Environmental Health Officer, treating any area with baits or other methods to eradicate cockroaches. Division 5—Rodents 6.14 Interpretation In this Division, the context otherwise requires— rodent means the animals Rattus rattus (Roof rat), Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat), Mus musculus (House/Field mouse) but not laboratory bred rats and mice kept as pets in an enclosure designed for the purpose of keeping as pets, animals of that kind. 6.15 Rodent control (1) An owner or occupier of any premises must at all times take effective measures to eradicate any rodents in or on the premises. (2) Without limiting the generality of subclause (1) an owner or occupier of any premises, whenever there are indications of the presence of rodents in, on or about the premises, and while such indications continue, must— (a) take effective measures to keep the premises free from rodents including— (i) protecting food; (ii) using a rodenticide bait or properly baited traps; and (iii) preventing rodents having access to water on the premises; (b) inspect daily each rodenticide bait or trap used and, whenever a rodent is found, must— (i) kill it immediately; and (ii) dispose of the carcass in such a manner as will not create a nuisance; and (c) take whatever measures for the eradication of rodents as an Environmental Health Officer may from time to time direct. 6.16 Waste food etc. to be kept in rodent proof receptacles A person must not place or cause to be placed in or on any premises, and an owner or occupier of premises must not permit to remain in or on the premises— (a) any waste food, refuse or other waste matter, which might attract rodents to the premises or which might afford harbourage for rodents; or (b) any stored food intended for birds or other animals, unless it is contained in a rodent proof receptacle or a compartment which is kept effectively protected against access by rodents. 6.17 Restrictions on materials affording harbourage for rodents (1) An owner or occupier of premises must cause— (a) any part of the premises; or (b) any material, sewer, pipe or other thing in or on the premises, that might afford access or harbourage to rodents to be altered, repaired, protected, removed or otherwise dealt with so as to prevent it being used as access for, or harbourage of, rodents. (2) An Environmental Health Officer may direct an owner or occupier of a premises to take whatever action that, in the opinion of the officer, is necessary or desirable to prevent or deter the presence of rodents in or on the premises. (3) An owner or occupier must within the time specified, comply with any direction given by an Environmental Health Officer under this clause.