Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131:body:0:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018N00131
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 32235–34947

a house is not properly ventilated, the local government may by notice require the owner of the house to;
       (a) provide a different, or additional method of ventilation; or
       (b) cease using the house until it is properly ventilated.
    (5)  the owner shall comply with a notice under subsection (4).

Sub-Floor ventilation
3.2.5 The owner or occupier of a house shall make provision for sub-floor ventilation by ensuring that air bricks and other openings are kept clean of refuse, vegetation, building materials, dirt and the like.

Division 3—Water Supply
Water Supply
3.3.1
(1)  The owner of a house shall ensure that it is connected with a separate and independent water supply from the mains of a licensed water service operator or a water supply to the satisfaction of the local government.
    (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, not necessarily drinking water.

Rain water tanks
3.3.2 The owner or occupier of a house where part of the water supply is drawn from a rain water tank shall—
       (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 rain water tank is fitted with a tight-fitting mosquito proof cover which shall   not be removed at any time except for the purpose of cleaning, repairing or maintaining the tank;
       (c) annually clean any tank which is used to store water for human consumption; and
       (d) when directed by an EHO, empty, clean and disinfect any tank upon the premises, used to store water for human consumption.

Wells
3.3.3 The owner or occupier of any premises shall not use or permit for human consumption the use of the water from any bore or well unless the bore or well is;
       (a) at least 30 metres from any soak or other possible source of pollution unless otherwise approved by the Chief Health Officer; and
       (b) covered with a tight-fitting cover without openings of any sort other than those essential for the insertion of a pump.

Pollution
3.3.4 A person shall not deposit on 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 - Second hand Furniture, Bedding and Clothing

Prohibition of sale
3.4.1 A person shall not offer for sale or sell any second hand furniture, bedding or clothing which is filthy or infested with vectors of disease.

Prohibition of possession
3.4.2 A dealer in