1986 Ed.]
Sanitation and Conservancy (Regional Council) By-laws
[CAP. 132
BV 3
5.
(1) The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which a latrine is installed shall at all times keep such latrine in a clean and hygienic condition.
(2) The owner, or if the owner is absent from Hong Kong or cannot readily be found, the occupier of any premises in which a latrine or urinal is installed shall, if the type of latrine or urinal installed is such as to require the use of water for flushing purposes, provide at all times an adequate supply of water for such purposes.
(2A) For the purposes of paragraph (2), where a latrine or urinal is connected to a piped water flushing system the supply of water shall not constitute an adequate supply unless the water is supplied directly to such latrine or urinal by way of such system.
(3) Where a latrine or urinal installed in any premises is ventilated by a mechanical ventilating system, the owner, or if the owner is absent from Hong Kong or cannot readily be found, the occupier of the premises shall at all times keep it maintained in good working order.
6. No person shall insert or permit to be inserted into any latrine or urinal, which requires the use of water for flushing purposes, any matter which is not easily soluble in water or which is likely to prevent or obstruct the proper operation thereof.
PART III
SANITARY PAILS OR CONTAINERS
7. (1) In any premises in which no latrine accommodation can be provided the occupier of such premises or part thereof shall provide sufficient sanitary pails or containers for the use of the inmates of the premises so that there shall be not less than 1 sanitary pail or container for each 25 inmates or part thereof.
(2) Every such sanitary pail or container shall-
(a) be of a size suitable to its purpose;
(b) be constructed of smooth impervious material; and
(c) have either a close-fitting lid or cover, or be enclosed in a box or structure, so made as to prevent the emission of smell therefrom or the access of flies thereto and constructed to the satisfaction of the Council.
(3) Every sanitary pail or container and all fittings or appliances appurtenant thereto shall, at all times, be maintained in good repair and in a clean and hygienic condition to the satisfaction of the Council by the occupier of the premises in which it is installed.
[Subsidiary]
Duties of occupiers and owners of premises, etc. with respect to latrine accommodation.
L.N. 29/78.
Prevention of obstruction to latrines or urinals.
Duty of occupier of premises not having latrine accommodation. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2).
1986 Ed.]
Sanitation and Conservancy (Regional Council) By-laws
[CAP. 132
BV 3
5.
(1) The occupier of any premises or part of any premises in which a latrine is installed shall at all times keep such latrine in a clean and hygienic condition.
(2) The owner, or if the owner is absent from Hong Kong or cannot readily be found, the occupier of any premises in which a latrine or urinal is installed shall, if the type of latrine or urinal installed is such as to require the use of water for flushing purposes, provide at all times an adequate supply of water for such purposes.
(2A) For the purposes of paragraph (2), where a latrine or urinal is connected to a piped water flushing system the supply of water shall not constitute an adequate supply unless the water is supplied directly to such latrine or urinal by way of such system.
(3) Where a latrine or urinal installed in any premises is ventilated by a mechanical ventilating system, the owner, or if the owner is absent from Hong Kong or cannot readily be found, the occupier of the premises shall at all times keep it maintained in good working order.
6. No person shall insert or permit to be inserted into any latrine or urinal, which requires the use of water for flushing purposes, any matter which is not easily soluble in water or which is likely to prevent or obstruct the proper operation thereof.
PART III
SANITARY PAILS OR CONTAINERS
7. (1) In any premises in which no latrine accommodation can be provided the occupier of such premises or part thereof shall provide sufficient sanitary pails or containers for the use of the inmates of the premises so that there shall be not less than 1 sanitary pail or container for each 25 inmates or part thereof.
(2) Every such sanitary pail or container shall-
(a) be of a size suitable to its purpose;
(b) be constructed of smooth impervious material; and
(c) have either a close-fitting lid or cover, or be enclosed in a box or structure, so made as to prevent the emission of smell therefrom or the access of flies thereto and con- structed to the satisfaction of the Council.
(3) Every sanitary pail or container and all fittings or appli- ances appurtenant thereto shall, at all times, be maintained in good repair and in a clean and hygienic condition to the satisfaction of the Council by the occupier of the premises in which it is installed.
[Subsidiary]
Duties of occupiers and owners of premises, etc. with respect
to latrine accommodation.
L.N. 29/78.
Prevention of obstruction to latrines or urinals.
Duty of occupier of premises not having latrine accommodation. 10 of 1986, s. 32(2).
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