Part IIC1C2 Sanitation and Buildings
Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2
Pt. II (ss. 14–90) amended by Housing and Building Control Act 1984 (c. 29, SIF 61), ss. 41(1), 52(1) and 60(2)(a)
Supplemental provisions as to drains, sanitary conveniences, cesspools, &c.
49 Rooms over closets of certain types, or over ashpits, &c., not to be used as living, sleeping or workrooms.
1
A room which, or any part of which, is immediately over a closet, other than a watercloset or earthcloset, or immediately over a cesspool, midden or ashpit, shall not be occupied as a living room, sleeping room or workroom.
2
Any person who, after seven days’ notice from the local authority, occupies any room in contravention of the provisions of this section, or who permits any room to be so occupied, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding F1level 1 on the standard scale, and to a further fine not exceeding F2£2 for each day on which the offence continues after conviction therefor.
Pt. II amended by Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 (c. 37), s. 76(1)(2)