788GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 24 January 2017

788 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 24 January 2017 (ii) for every person up to, and including the age of 10 years, there is at least 8m3 of air space per person; or (c) any garage or shed to be used for sleeping purposes. 3.4 Calculate sufficient space For the purpose of clause 3.2, in calculating the space required for each person— (a) each room must be considered separately and sufficient space must be allowed in each room for the number of persons present in the room at any one time; and (b) a deduction must be made for the space occupied by furniture, fittings and projections into a 3.5 Water supply The owner of a house must ensure that— (a) the house is connected with a separate and independent water supply from the mains of a licensed water service operator or a water supply to the satisfaction of the local government; (b) any private water supply must at all times be capable of delivering 4.5 litres per minute of water to each tap in the house via a standard pressure activated pump; and (c) any private water bore or well, must have a lid securely installed, to prevent casual removal. 3.6 Rain water tanks The owner or occupier of a house for which part of the water supply is drawn from a rain water tank (a) maintain in a clean condition, the roof and downpipes forming the catchment for the tank; (b) ensure that each rain water tank is fitted with a tight-fitting mosquito proof cover which must not be removed at any time except for the purpose of cleaning, repairing or maintaining the tank; and (c) thoroughly clean and disinfect such tank whenever directed by an Environmental Health Officer to do so. PART 4—NUISANCES AND GENERAL Division 1—Nuisances In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—fertiliser includes manure. 4.2 Footpaths to be kept clean An owner or occupier of premises must keep any footpath, pavement, area or right of way immediately adjacent to the premises clear of any rubbish, matter or other things coming from or belonging to the premises. 4.3 Escape of Smoke An owner or occupier of premises must take reasonable measures to not cause or permit the escape of smoke, dust, fumes, offensive or foul odours, liquid waste or liquid refuse from the premises in such quantity or of such a nature as to cause or to be a nuisance. 4.4 Prohibition against Spit A person must not spit on a footpath, street or public place. 4.5 Use or Storage of Fertiliser An owner or occupier of premises must not use or keep for the purpose of use, as fertiliser any— (a) pig manure; (b) human faeces; or (c) urine. 4.6 Storage of Fertiliser in a House The owner or occupier of a house where fertiliser or compost is stored or used must— (a) prevent the escape of odours, dust or particles of fertiliser or compost; (b) treat the fertiliser or compost in such a manner as to effectively prevent it attracting or being a breeding place for rodents, flies or vectors of disease; 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 Person. 4.7 Pollution A person must 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.