had a shop which have now left, but the bathroom used to really smell foul, the room was not that long but the toilet was one end and the food preparation area and sink, kettle and hot water boiler at the other.
The lenght of the room was about 5 strides long with the entrance door in the middle
was this illegal and if so where can i find info on it. By the way i only rented the property
any help would be great
2006-08-24 09:08:09 · 13 answers · asked by dreamdollyday 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Its a health and safety issue, there must be two doors between a kitchen and a toilet. But if you've left, whats the big deal? Unless you're planning to get beck at someone by reporting it, just remember it for nexrt time.
You should have been aware of that when you rented the property to run as a shop! Its a legal requirement.
2006-08-24 09:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by pea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
health and safety and building regs state that you CANNOT have a toilet in a kitchen, in a room next to a kitchen with a hand basin is fine.
your local council website can provide the information you require. or call a local plumber.
2006-08-24 16:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by KU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep we rent a property a bit like this. It's contrary to building control regulations. We banned kitchen-use of the kitchen elements (just a laundry now) and built another kitchen in another room.
2006-08-24 16:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a legal requirement to have 2 doors between a bathroom and a kitchen, this was stated in "To buy or not to buy"
Plus it wouldnt be very hygienic to have bathroom within the kitchen vicinity!
2006-08-25 19:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local health dept. You can find them in the yellow pages. Is a violation of the health and safety code in many states.
2006-08-24 16:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely illegal... no electrical sockets (power points) other than shaver allowed in bathroom, and there must be 2 doors separating food prep. areas from wc.
2006-08-24 16:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by Vertigogo... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are supposed to have two doors between a kitchen and a bathroom area.
2006-08-24 16:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by button_mushroom_x 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt say its illegal but seek building regulations from your local city council office.. you can find them on the web... search the building regulations section for further information
Good Luck
2006-08-24 16:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by confused 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yep, any food or hygiene inspector would have had a heart attack. As above you have to have 2 doors between.
2006-08-24 16:12:06 · answer #9 · answered by Pookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the code enforcer in your area. He should be listed in your local telephone directory.
2006-08-24 16:11:46 · answer #10 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋