2506GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 April 2022

2506 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 April 2022 (b) a separate laundry, with communal laundry facilities for up to four sole occupancy units that do not have their own laundry facilities. 2.14 Washing or keeping of clothes in kitchens A person shall not in any kitchen or other place where food is kept— (a) wash or permit to be washed any clothing or bedding; or (b) keep or permit to be kept any soiled clothing or bedding. 2.15 Kitchens cooking facility includes a stove, oven, facility or appliance used for or in connection with the cooking of food. (2) A person shall not use or occupy, or permit to be used or occupied, a dwelling house without a kitchen which complies with the requirements of the NCC and which is equipped with— (a) a cooking facility which is adequate in the opinion of an authorised person; and (b) a sink which is adequate in the opinion of an authorised person and which has an adequate supply of hot and cold water. (3) The occupier of a dwelling house shall ensure that the stove, oven and sink are kept clean, in good order and repair and fit for use. (4) A cooking facility shall— (a) be installed in accordance with the requirements of— (i) the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety; and (ii) the manufacturer’s specifications; and (b) not be installed or used in any room other than a kitchen. (5) Mechanical ventilation that is installed in a kitchen, shall be— (a) carried to the outside air as directly as practicable unless adequately filtered for recirculation; and (b) boxed throughout. (6) Mechanical ventilation shall be maintained in good working order and condition.