Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 27292–30060

footings, foundations and walls, either external or internal, in a sound condition;
(c) replace any missing, broken, decayed or termite-eaten timber or other deteriorated material in any veranda, roof, walls, steps, handrails, floors or their supports with material of sound quality;
       (d) comply with the directions of an EHO to treat the premises for the purpose of destroying any termites;
       (e) maintain any brick, stone, mortar or cement work in a sound condition;
       (f) maintain, repair or replace any flashings or ant caps which are missing or defective;
       (g) maintain all ventilators in good order and repair;
       (h) maintain all floors even and level in surface and free from cracks and gaps;
(i) maintain all ceilings, internal wall finishes, skirtings, architraves and other fixtures and fittings complete and with smooth unbroken surfaces;
       (j) maintain all doors and windows in good working order and weather proof condition;
(k)  retain all natural lighting free from any obstruction which would reduce the natural lighting, below the ratio of 10% of the floor area;
(l) maintain all pipes, fittings and fixtures connected with water supply, drainage or sewage so that they comply in all respects with the provisions of the Water Services Act (WA) (CI) 2012  (or other applicable legislation)  and any other legal requirements to which they are subject; and
(m) maintain all electric wiring, gas services and fittings to comply in all respects with the requirements of all relevant public authorities.

Guttering and downpipes
3.1.2 Unless approved by the local government the owner of a house shall not use or occupy, or permit to be used or occupied, a house unless;
(a)  the house is provided with adequate guttering, downpipes and drains sufficient to receive normal intensities of rainwater flowing into them and for the rain water to be effectively disposed of to the satisfaction of an EHO;
(b) the guttering and downpipes are fixed to the eaves of the house so that all normal intensities of rain water flowing from the roof shall be received by such guttering and downpipes;
(c) all downpipes from guttering are connected so as to discharge into drains, which shall empty into a soak well, or other suitable storm water system or rainwater tanks;
(d) each soak well is located at least 1.8 metres from any building and at least 1.8 metres from the boundary of the block; and
       (e) any rainwater from any downpipe is not discharged onto any unpaved surface of land within 1.8 metres of any house.

Maintenance of guttering and downpipes and disposal of rainwater
3.1.3 The owner or occupier of a house shall;
(a) maintain all guttering, downpipes and drains on the premises in a good state of repair, clean and