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HEALTH (TEMPORARY SANITARY CONVENIENCES) REGULATIONS 1997 - REG 29

29 .         Bore hole privies

        (1)         A bore hole privy on a site of works is to comply with the requirements of this regulation.

        (2)         A bore hole privy is to be situated — 

            (a)         at least 30 m from any underground water supply which is intended or available for human consumption; or

            (b)         at least 2 m from any property boundary.

        (3)         The bore hole of a bore hole privy is to be — 

            (a)         not less than 1.2 m nor more than 2.4 m deep; and

            (b)         not less than 150 mm nor more than 205 mm in diameter.

        (4)         A bore hole privy is to have an enclosure which is — 

            (a)         structurally sound;

            (b)         fitted with a lockable door;

            (c)         fly proof; and

            (d)         made of material which is — 

                  (i)         impact and corrosion resistant;

                  (ii)         impervious;

                  (iii)         smooth; and

                  (iv)         washable.

        (5)         A bore hole privy is to be constructed so that no feature poses a risk of injury to a person or damage to property.

        (6)         A bore hole privy is to be fitted with the following equipment, namely — 

            (a)         a pedestal type pan, seat and cover constructed of material that is — 

                  (i)         impact and corrosion resistant;

                  (ii)         impervious;

                  (iii)         smooth; and

                  (iv)         washable;

            (b)         a slab into which the pan fits; and

            (c)         a toilet roll holder and a supply of toilet paper.



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