Hong Kong Regulations

BUILDING (STANDARDS OF SANITARY FITMENTS, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE WORKS AND LATRINES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 72

Construction

(1) Every cesspool shall be-

   (a)  constructed of-

        (i)    brickwork in cement mortar;

        (ii)   concrete; or (L.N. 439 of 1990)

        (iii)  other approved material;

   (b)  so constructed and finished as to be impervious to liquid either from
        the inside or the outside;

   (c)  covered with a reinforced concrete cover;

   (d)  provided with adequate access for cleaning purposes; and

   (e)  adequately ventilated.

(2) The internal faces of every cesspool shall be rendered with cement mortar.