1810GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 March 2017

1810 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 23 March 2017 5.7 Use or storage of fertiliser An owner or occupier of premises shall not use or keep for the purpose of use, as fertiliser any— (a) pig manure; (b) human faeces; or (c) urine. 5.8 Storage and dispatch of artificial fertiliser An owner or occupier of premises where artificial fertiliser is stored in bulk for sale shall— (a) keep all artificial fertiliser in a building— (i) of which the walls, floors and ceilings or undersides of the roof are constructed of durable and non-absorbent materials finished internally with a smooth surface; and (ii) free from damp and properly ventilated; (b) take proper precautions to prevent the emission of dust or offensive effluvia from the building; and (c) ensure that all artificial fertiliser dispatched from the premises is packed in such a manner so as to prevent any nuisance arising during transit. 5.9 Storage of fertiliser and compost (1) Subject to subclause (2) fertiliser and compost is not to be stored inside a dwelling house in a habitable room, kitchen, laundry, bathroom, living area, passage way or bedroom. (2) Fertiliser and compost can be stored— (a) in a non-habitable building such as a shed, garage or storage room which is fully enclosed, well ventilated and separated from the habitable areas of the dwelling house; or (b) in an outside area. (3) The owner or occupier of premises where fertiliser or compost is stored shall— (a) prevent the escape of odours, dust or particles which could cause a nuisance; (b) treat the fertiliser or compost in such a manner so as to effectively prevent it attracting or being a breeding place for flies or other insects; and (c) store only such amounts of fertiliser or compost— (i) as can be readily used within a reasonable period; or (ii) as may be directed by an Authorised Officer. Division 2—Keeping of Animals 5.10 Cleanliness An owner or occupier of premises in or on which a dog, cat or other animal or bird is kept shall— (a) keep the premises free from excrement, filth, food waste and all other matters which is or is likely to become offensive or injurious to health or to attract rats or other vermin and vectors of disease; (b) when so directed by an Authorised Officer, clean and disinfect the premises; and (c) keep the premises, so far as possible, free from flies or other vermin and vectors of disease by spraying with a residual insecticide or other effective means. 5.11 Animal enclosures (1) A person shall not keep or cause or permit to be kept any animals or birds on premises which are not effectively drained or of which the drainage flows to the walls or foundations of any building. (2) The owner or occupier of premises where animals or birds are kept shall, when directed by an Authorised Officer, pave, grade and drain floors of all structures and the surface of the ground of all enclosures used for the keeping of animals or birds. 5.12 Slaughter of animals (1) Subject to subclause (2), a person shall not slaughter any animal within the district. (2) Subclause (1) does not apply to— (a) euthanasia of animals by veterinarians or other duly authorised persons; (b) the slaughter of animals for human consumption in abattoirs approved by the local government; (c) farmers, pastoralists and the like who slaughter stock for their own consumption and who are exempted under Regulation 20 (2) of the Food Regulations 2009; and (d) slaughter of animals for the purposes of pet meat and game meat operations. 5.13 Disposal of dead animals (1) An owner or occupier of premises on which there is a dead animal shall immediately remove the carcass and arrange for its disposal at an approved disposal site. (2) An owner, or a person having the care of any animal that dies or is killed in a public or private place, shall immediately remove the carcass and arrange for its disposal at an approved disposal site.