5150GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3 November 2022

5150 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3 November 2022 (c) a rainwater storage system with a minimum capacity of 120,000 litres. (2) The water supply shall at all times deliver an adequate supply of drinking water to each tap in the house. (3) The water supply to toilets or for garden use may be from an alternative source that is not necessarily drinking water but must comply with the requirements of relevant legislation, codes of practice or guidelines where applicable. 3.7 Rainwater tanks The owner or occupier of a house for which the water supply is drawn from a rainwater tank shall ensure that it is managed and maintained so as to meet the relevant standards in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council and in particular— (a) maintain in a clean condition— (i) the roof forming the catchment for the tank; and (ii) the guttering and downpipes appurtenant to the roof; (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. 3.8 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—Morgues 3.9 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. PART 4 –LIQUID REFUSE AND LIQUID WASTE 4.1 Interpretation apparatus for the treatment of sewage has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911;