2524GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 April 2022

2524 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 April 2022 10.4 Determination of application (1) An authorised person may approve, with or without conditions, an application under clause 10.3 by issuing to the applicant a certificate of registration of a lodging house in the form determined by the local government from time to time. (2) The certificate of registration is to include— (a) classification as per clause 10.3(d); (b) name of resident manager; (c) name of owner if not resident; (d) number of rooms for lodgers, and the number of lodgers permitted to in each sleeping apartment; (e) number / type of rooms for lodger’s use; (f) conditions imposed, if any; and (g) approved number of rooms and approved number of lodgers per room listed according to room. (3) The certificate of registration is to be displayed in the reception area accessible by lodgers. (4) The licence for a lodging house shall expire on 30 June following the date of its issue. 10.5 Suspension or revocation of registration of a lodging house In accordance with Part 14, an authorised person may suspend or revoke a registration, including but not limited to the following grounds— (a) that the lodging house has not, to the satisfaction of an authorised person, been kept free from vectors of disease or in a clean, wholesome and sanitary condition; (b) that the keeper has— (i) been convicted of an offence against this local law in respect of the accommodation; (ii) not complied with a requirement of this Part; or (iii) not complied with a condition of registration; (c) that the local government, having regard to a report from the Police, is satisfied that the keeper or manager is not a fit and proper person; and (d) that, by reason of alterations or additions or neglect to repair and renovate, the condition of the accommodation is such as to render it, in the opinion of an authorised person, unfit to remain registered. Division 2—Construction and use requirements 10.6 General construction requirements The general construction requirements of accommodation shall comply with the NCC. 10.7 Insect screening The keeper shall provide and maintain in good working order and condition on the premises windows and external doors that are screened with mesh having openings no larger than 1.2 millimetres. 10.8 Sanitary conveniences (1) A keeper of accommodation shall maintain in good working order and condition and in convenient positions on the premises— (a) toilets; and (b) bathrooms, each fitted with shower or a bath (or both) and hand wash basin and in accordance with the requirements of the NCC. (2) A bathroom or toilet, which is used as a private bathroom or toilet to the exclusion of other lodgers or residents, shall not be counted for the purposes of subclause (1). (3) Each bath, shower and hand wash basin shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water. (4) The walls of each shower and bath shall be of an impervious material to a minimum height of 1.8 metres above the floor level. (5) Each toilet and bathroom shall— (a) be situated, separated and screened as to ensure privacy; (b) be apportioned as to each sex; (c) have a distinct sign displayed in a prominent position denoting the sex for which the toilet or bathroom is provided; and (d) be provided with adequate lighting. (6) Subclauses (5)(b) and (c) do not apply to a serviced apartment. 10.9 Laundry unit (1) A laundry unit shall consist of— (a) a washing machine with a capacity of not less than four kilograms of dry clothing; (b) either an electric drying cabinet or not less than 30 metres of clothes line; (c) one wash trough of not less than 45 litres capacity, connected to both hot and cold water; and