98GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 9 January 2018

98 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 9 January 2018 (2) For the purposes of this Division, two children under the age of 10 years shall be counted as one lodger. (3) Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of sub-clause (1) shall not apply to a serviced apartment. 130. Sleeping Accommodation Short Term Hostel (1) A keeper of a short term hostel shall provide— (a) clear floor space of not less than (i) 4 square metres per person in each dormitory utilising beds; (ii) 2.5 square metres per person in dormitories utilising bunks. (b) a ceiling with a minimum height of 2.4 metres in any dormitory utilising beds and 2.7 metres in any dormitory utilising bunks. (c) either— (i) fixed outlet ventilation at a ratio of 0.15 square metres to each 10 square metres of floor area of the dormitories. Dormitories shall be provided with direct ventilation to the open air from a point within 230 millimetres of the ceiling level through a fixed open window or vents, carried as direct to the open air as is practicable; or (ii) mechanical ventilation in lieu of fixed ventilation, subject to the local government’s approval. (d) beds with a minimum size of 800 millimetres x 1.9 metres; (e) storage space for personal effects, including backpacks, so that cleaning operations are not hindered and access spaces are not obstructed. (2) The minimum floor area requirements in sub-clause (1) will onlyapply if there is ventilation, separation distances, fire egress andother safety requirements in accordance with the Building Code. (3) The keeper of any short term hostel shall— (a) ensure that at all times a minimum distance of 750 millimetres between beds and a minimum distance of 900 millimetres between bunks is maintained; (b) ensure that where bed or bunk heads are placed against the wall on either side of a dormitory, there is a passageway of at least 1.35 metres between each row of beds and a passageway of at least 2 metres between each row of bunks. The passageway shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times; (c) ensure all doors, windows and ventilators are kept free of obstruction. (4) The keeper shall ensure that— (a) materials used in dormitory areas comply with AS1530.2-1993 and AS/NZS1530.3: 1999 as follows— drapes, curtains, blinds and bed covers — a maximum Flammability Index of 6; upholstery and bedding —a maximum Spread of Flame Index of 6; —a maximum Smoke Developed Index of 5; floor coverings —a maximum Spread of Flame Index of 7. —a maximum Smoke Developed Index of 5; Fire retardant coatings used to make a material comply with these indices must be— (i) certified by the manufacturer as approved for use with the fabric to achieve the required indices; and (ii) certified by the manufacturer to retain its fire retardancy effect after a minimum of 5 commercial dry cleaning or laundering operations carried out in accordance with AS2001.5.4-2005, Procedure 7A, using ECE reference detergent; and (iii) certified by the applicator as having been carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications of the product, (b) emergency lighting is provided in accordance with the Building Code of Australia; (c) a lodger or other person does not smoke in any dormitory, kitchen, dining room, or other enclosed public place, within a short term hostel or recreational campsite; and (d) the keeper of any short term hostel shall ensure all mattresses are fitted with a mattress protector. 131. Furnishing etc. of sleeping apartments (1) A keeper shall— (a) furnish each sleeping apartment with a sufficient number of beds and sufficient bedding of good quality; (b) ensure that each bed— (i) has a bed head, mattress and pillow; and (ii) is provided with a pillow case, mattress cover, two sheets, a blanket or rug and, from the 1st day of May to the 30th day of September, not less than one additional blanket or rug; and (c) furnish each bedroom so that there are adequate storage facilities for belongings within the room.