Laundry & Waste Management

Laundry facility requirements, waste disposal standards, pest control obligations, and environmental compliance.

Laundry Facilities

Laundry services can be outsourced to an external company. If not outsourced, the accommodation management must provide common laundry utilities with a defined schedule and an assigned person to manage the service. Common laundry facilities must be located at the ground floor and provided with hot and cold water, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, and sufficient lighting.

Standard
Location
Ground floor of the housing unit
Standard
Water supply
Hot and cold water required
Standard
Ventilation
Adequate ventilation and air conditioning
Critical
Laundry in bedrooms
Strictly prohibited

Waste Disposal

Waste disposal mechanisms must comply with the environmental and health conditions set by the relevant authority. Sealed waste containers must be provided in sufficient numbers and cleaned and emptied daily. At least one waste container must be mounted on a wood, metal, or concrete base. Housing units must be cleaned daily.

Critical
Waste containers
Sealed, sufficient number, daily emptying
Standard
Container base
Wood, metal, or concrete mounting
Critical
Daily cleaning
Entire housing unit cleaned daily
Critical
Cleaning contract
Specialised cleaning company required

Pest Control

Effective procedures must be taken to prevent the existence and reproduction of pests, insects, and rodents. A company specialised in pest control must be appointed and licensed by the competent authority. The pest control company must keep all records and reports of its activities in the housing unit.

Critical
Pest control company
Licensed, contracted company required
Standard
Records
All pest control activities documented

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