A continuous supply of hot and cold water delivered under pressure must be supplied to the kitchen, laundry and ablution facilities. 4.5 Sewage and Wastewater Disposal Sewage and wastewater will be discharged to the sewer or to an on-site wastewater system. You will need to have: a connection to mains sewerage; or • an on-site wastewater system that complies with public and environmental • health legislation. 4.6 Garbage Disposal Waste should be collected regularly and not accumulate on-site. You will need to have: a waste collection system operated by the relevant authority or a contractor; • garbage collection receptacles and recycling areas maintained in a sanitary • condition; and suitable facilities for washing and disinfecting garbage storage containers. • Note: No on-site disposal is permitted unless authorised by the CHO. 4.7 Swimming Pool and Spa Management All pools in premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. You will need to comply with: the Northern Territory Public Health Guidelines for Aquatic Facilities; and • AS1926.1- 2007 Swimming pool safety Safety barriers for swimming pools • – and amendments. 4.8 Exclusion of Vermin Premises need to be kept free of vermin, and should be inspected by a licensed pest control operator at 12 monthly intervals or as directed by an authorised officer. Records of pest control inspections and treatments should be kept on site for inspection by an authorised officer. 4.9 Mosquito Control It is a requirement that certain parts of premises be kept free of mosquitoes. You will need to: ensure that all indoor areas including bedrooms, internal bathrooms, internal • communal areas and kitchens are maintained so as to prevent ingress of insects including flies and mosquitoes; ensure that no ornamental or man made feature is allowed to become a • breeding site for mosquitoes on the premises; and comply with Part 4 Mosquito Control of the Public and Environmental Health • Regulations.
A continuous supply of hot and cold water delivered under pressure must be supplied to the kitchen, laundry and ablution facilities. 4.5 Sewage and Wastewater Disposal Sewage and wastewater will be discharged to the sewer or to an on-site wastewater system. You will need to have: • a connection to mains sewerage; or • an on-site wastewater system that complies with public and environmental health legislation. 4.6 Garbage Disposal Waste should be collected regularly and not accumulate on-site. You will need to have: • a waste collection system operated by the relevant authority or a contractor; • garbage collection receptacles and recycling areas maintained in a sanitary condition; and • suitable facilities for washing and disinfecting garbage storage containers. Note: No on-site disposal is permitted unless authorised by the CHO. 4.7 Swimming Pool and Spa Management All pools in premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. You will need to comply with: • the Northern Territory Public Health Guidelines for Aquatic Facilities; and • AS1926.1- 2007 Swimming pool safety – Safety barriers for swimming pools and amendments. 4.8 Exclusion of Vermin Premises need to be kept free of vermin, and should be inspected by a licensed pest control operator at 12 monthly intervals or as directed by an authorised officer. Records of pest control inspections and treatments should be kept on site for inspection by an authorised officer. 4.9 Mosquito Control It is a requirement that certain parts of premises be kept free of mosquitoes. You will need to: • ensure that all indoor areas including bedrooms, internal bathrooms, internal communal areas and kitchens are maintained so as to prevent ingress of insects including flies and mosquitoes; • ensure that no ornamental or man made feature is allowed to become a breeding site for mosquitoes on the premises; and • comply with Part 4 Mosquito Control of the Public and Environmental Health Regulations.
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