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(4) Sanitary conveniences
(a) Provision and maintenance of one readily accessible water
closet for every four habitable rooms, or one readily accessible
water closet for every eight persons irrespective of age,
whichever standard is higher.
(b) Provision for single room lettings of one water closet for
every four lettings, such water closet to be not more than one
floor distant.
(5) Facilities for storage, preparation and cooking of food
Provision of separate kitchen facilities for every family. Such
facilities to comprise a sink with piped water supply over, a proper
waste pipe, and a food cupboard ventilated to the external air of
dimensions of not less than :—
for a one room letting 3 cu. ft.
for a two room letting 4 cu. ft.
for a three room letting 6 cu. ft.
for a dwelling comprising more than three
rooms 8 cu. ft.
Note (a) Kitchen facilities can be provided in a living room
providing the room is of adequate size, or alternatively
they can be provided on a landing so long as the landing
is sufficiently large, ventilated and separate for the use
of one family.
Note (b) Where a room is let to one person and no meals are
provided, a kitchenette is to be available for each
individual room, or one equipped kitchen provided on
every floor.
(6) Sleeping accommodation
(a) A bedroom under 70 square feet is to be regarded as suitable
for one person.
A bedroom 70-90 square feet is to be regarded as suitable for
a maximum of two persons.
A bedroom 90-110 square feet is to be regarded as suitable for
a maximum of three persons.
A bedroom over 110 square feet is to be assessed by the
committee.
Underground rooms are not permitted to be used for sleeping
purposes.
Note :—A person is an individual over one year of age.
(b) The provision in hostels and boarding schools of a minimum
floor space of 60 square feet for each individual.