Laundry ideas
- Thread starter neeko
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Yes and no
I know that was the answer you wanted wasn't it.
According to some state Health Acts you need to have one. However the health act is often turned a blind eye too except in new developments were there has been a bit of a crackdown in my local area.
If you are self renovating then I say 'go for it' ditch the trough and use the space.
hrmm. yeah its a tough one i think cause they do come in handy at times, especially if your working outside and you need to wash your hands before coming into the house properly.
i think also front load washers & driers help with space too meaning more bench space.
has anyone put/have a drier in their laundry?
i think also front load washers & driers help with space too meaning more bench space.
has anyone put/have a drier in their laundry?
I think with your PPOR it is ok to remove the trough if you want....
But with an IP - I think it is a must....
You can get some narrow troughs to fit in the corner - @350mm - useful for tenants to hook up the washing machine drain.
And just enough for a hand wash.....
Can you get a sliding cover made for the tub to give more useable bench space?
Or reposition for less wasted space?
How small is the laundry space....?
Good luck.
But with an IP - I think it is a must....
You can get some narrow troughs to fit in the corner - @350mm - useful for tenants to hook up the washing machine drain.
And just enough for a hand wash.....
Can you get a sliding cover made for the tub to give more useable bench space?
Or reposition for less wasted space?
How small is the laundry space....?
Good luck.
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This is the WA Health Act 1911 (has had some updates but is seriously in need of work!!)
https://www.health.wa.gov.au/publications/documents/HealthAct1911.pdf
That sounds like a good size. Insetting the tub will into the bench will give a good look that make the room appear larger. Do you need to have a linen cupboard as well?
Under the inset trough consider putting drawers rather than a cupboard as they are handier than cupboard with the plumbing going through.
OR put a butlers/belfast sink ON the bench for minimal space being taken up underneath
this is a Belfast sink (ignore the silly cupboards underneath)
All I can see in that act is this:
Division 4 ? Sanitary conveniences
99. Houses to have sanitary conveniences
(1) No person shall erect, rebuild, maintain, or use any house, or
keep or use or suffer to be kept or used any public place or
private place without providing for the same sanitary
conveniences, and also bath
room and laundry and cooking
facilities, to the number prescribed, constructed and equipped in
accordance with the local laws of the local government.
It is the BCA that prescribes what the required fixtures are that must be installed.
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Division 4 ? Sanitary conveniences
99. Houses to have sanitary conveniences
(1) No person shall erect, rebuild, maintain, or use any house, or
keep or use or suffer to be kept or used any public place or
private place without providing for the same sanitary
conveniences, and also bath
room and laundry and cooking
facilities, to the number prescribed, constructed and equipped in
accordance with the local laws of the local government.
It is the BCA that prescribes what the required fixtures are that must be installed.
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We did this a few years ago - 2008 - with a single bed unit. It was in a large complex, on the top floor (of three) - stairs only - and a communal laundry which was gross. It turned out really well, and I'd definitely do it again, particularly if there's a shared laundry.
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The poms have been doing that for decades.
