Part 3HOUSING AND GENERAL

PART 3—HOUSING AND GENERAL Division 1—Maintenance of Dwelling Houses 3.1.1 Dwelling house maintenance The owner or occupier of a dwelling house shall maintain the dwelling house and/or any appurtenant buildings in sound condition and fit for use and, in particular, shall— (a) maintain all roofs and where required to be provided, guttering and downpipes in sound weatherproof conditions; (b) maintain any footing, foundations and walls, either external or internal, in a sound condition; (c) replace any missing, broken, decayed or termite-eaten timber or other deteriorated material in any verandah, roof, walls, steps, handrails, floors or their supports with material or sound quality; (d) comply with the directions of an Environmental Health Officer to treat the premises for the purpose of controlling any termites; (e) maintain any brick, stone, mortar or cement work in a sound condition; (f) maintain, repair or replace any flashings or ant caps which are missing or defective; (g) maintain all ventilators in good order and repair; (h) maintain all floors even in surface and free from cracks; (i) maintain all ceilings, internal wall finishes, skirtings, architraves and other fixtures and fittings complete and with smooth unbroken surfaces; (j) maintain all doors and windows in good working order and weatherproof condition; (k) retain all natural lighting free from any obstruction which would reduce the natural lighting below the ratio of 10% of the floor area; (l) maintain all pipes, fittings and fixtures connected with water supply, drainage or sewerage so that they comply with all aspects with the provisions of the Water Services Act 2012 and any other legal requirements to which they are subject; and (m) maintain all electric wiring, gas services and fittings to comply in all respects with the requirements of Energy Safety WA. 3.1.2 Maintenance of guttering and downpipes and disposal of rainwater The owner or occupier of a dwelling house shall— (a) maintain all guttering, downpipes and drains on the premises in a good state of repair, clean and free from obstruction; and (b) take all reasonable and practicable steps to prevent any rainwater from the premises to discharge onto or over a footpath, street or other property. Division 2—Ventilation of Dwelling Houses 3.2.1 Exemption for short term hostels and recreation campsites This Division shall not apply to short term hostels and recreational campsites referred to in Part 8 of this local law. 3.2.2 Overcrowding The owner or occupier of a dwelling house shall not permit— (a) a room in the dwelling house that is not a habitable room to be used for sleeping purposes; or