3610GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 October 2020

3610 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 October 2020 (b) ensure that each rainwater tank is fitted with a tight-fitting mosquito proof cover which shall not be removed at any time except for the purpose of inspecting, cleaning, repairing or maintaining the tank; (c) if the tank water is breeding mosquitoes, eliminate the point of entry and treat with a small quantity of liquid paraffin at a rate of not more than 5 millilitres per square meter of surface area so as to form a thin even film over the whole surface or otherwise as advised by an Authorised Officer; (d) inspect the rainwater tank and associated components at least every 6 months including gutters, catchment roof, tank inlet, debris traps, mosquito cowls, inside of the tank, tank roof and connecting pipework and remove any accumulated debris, leaf material or other contaminants evident and repair any damaged components; (e) at least once every two years, inspect the bottom and walls of the tank for accumulated sediments, sludge and slime and where necessary thoroughly clean any tank which contains water used for human consumption; (f) when directed by an Authorised Officer, empty, clean and disinfect any tank upon the premises which contains water used for human consumption; and (g) dispose of any organic material and water from cleaning and desludging operations around the garden or yard ensuring that it is retained on site and does not cause a health nuisance. 3.11 Bores and wells The owner or occupier of any premises shall not use or permit for human consumption the use of water from any bore or well unless the bore or well is— (a) at least 30 metres from any soak well, leach drain or irrigation area where effluent has been discharged from any wastewater treatment system or any other possible source of pollution unless otherwise approved by the Chief Health Officer; (b) covered with a tight fitting cover without openings of any sort other than those essential for the insertion of a pump; and (c) compliant with the requirements of the Health Act (Underground Water Supply) Regulations 1959. 3.12 Pollution A person shall not deposit on or under any land, any sewage, offensive matter or any other thing which may pollute or render unfit for human consumption, water from a well or other underground source. Division 4—Second-hand Furniture, Bedding and Clothing 3.13 Prohibition on sale A person shall not offer for sale or sell any second-hand furniture, bedding or clothing which is filthy or infested with vermin or vectors of disease. 3.14 Prohibition on possession A dealer in second-hand furniture, bedding or clothing shall not have on any premises used for the operation of the business any second-hand furniture, bedding or clothing which is filthy or infested with vermin or vectors of disease. Division 5—Morgues 3.15 Licensing of morgues (1) All non-government morgues shall be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this clause. (2) An application for licence of a morgue shall be in a form as determined by the local government from time to time and shall be— (a) made by the applicant; (b) forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer with the fee as fixed by the local government from time to time under Sections 6.16 to 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995. (3) A Certificate of Licence of a Morgue shall— (a) be in a form as determined by the local government from time to time; and (b) expire on 30 June next after the date of its issue. (4) A Certificate of Licence of a Morgue shall not be granted in respect of any premises unless— (a) provision has been made for the keeping of the bodies of the dead at a temperature not exceeding zero degrees Celsius; (b) the walls are constructed of stone or brickwork or other approved material; (c) the interior surface of all walls is covered with glazed tiles or is rendered impervious so as to be non-absorbent and washable; (d) all floors are constructed of some impervious material, having a fall to an outlet discharging over a trapped gully; and (e) the premises are adequately ventilated by direct communication with the outside air.