Specifications for construction

(1) Every sanitary convenience to be constructed or existing on any premises, which is, or shall be, constructed for use in combination with a movable receptacle for filth shall be furnished over the whole area of the space immediately beneath the seat of such sanitary convenience with a floor of some non- absorbent material, above the level of the surface of the ground not less than 12 inches adjoining such sanitary convenience and the whole extent of the adjoining walls of such space between the floor and the seat, excepting such openings as may be necessary for the purpose of affording access to such space, shall be constructed of tarred boards or asphalt. (2) The seat of such sanitary convenience, the aperture of such seat and the space underneath such seat shall be constructed or reconstructed, as the case may require, of such dimensions as to admit a movable receptacle for filth of any capacity not exceeding two cubic feet being placed and fitted beneath such seat in such manner and in such position as effectually to prevent the deposits on the sides, or floor of the space beneath such seat, or elsewhere than in such receptacle, of any filth or other matter which may from time to time fall, or be cast, through the aperture of such seat. (3) Every such receptacle shall be constructed or reconstructed as the case may be, of such material or materials and in such manner as to prevent any absorption by any part of Public Health 27 such receptable of any filth deposited therein or any escape by leakage, or otherwise, of any part of the contents of such receptacle. (4) The Senior Health Officer shall give directions in writing or by printed notice stating the material of which such receptacle shall be made and the description and cubic contents of such receptacle. etc.