Regs for utility room

[mickeyspark]

Are there any regulations which state that a sink is required in a utility room in a Bed & Breakfast? We don't tend to soak clothes these days, as the detergents are better than of old.

Any pointers would be appreciated.

Regards mickeyspark

 

[stani]

My brother in law has a b&b in Blackpool, they had a visit from the council, who gave them a list of must haves' ,including gas safety inspection, upto date periodic for electrics, this in kitchen, that in the kitchen, gave them 3 months to get it sorted, 2 years later she still hasn't been back.

 

[jase158]

No regs, environmental health might want you to have one for washing your hands before leaving the utility room!

 

[mickeyspark]

My brother in law has a b&b in Blackpool, they had a visit from the council, who gave them a list of must haves' ,including gas safety inspection, upto date periodic for electrics, this in kitchen, that in the kitchen, gave them 3 months to get it sorted, 2 years later she still hasn't been back.

Sounds about right, hammer on the door what you have to have, then.................nothing
Just as you think you have everything right, a visit and a waggley finger, cant help but help laugh.

Thanks for your reply

 

[mickeyspark]

Oh yes, wash your hands then someone sneezes and germs everywhere!!!

Just wanna do without the Victorian soaking the the wash in the sink!!

Thanks guys, appreciate the replies

 

[lame plumber]

normally h&S want a wash hand basin away from kitchen/food prep area with hot water to ensure workers have nice clean mitts without using kitchen sinks for the purpose. Just be aware if the council has ordered something to occur, on their next visit if it hasnt been complied with they have the powers to stop you or your inlaws trading instantly, more power than coppers really.

 

[kris]

Health n safety will require a separate sink for the washing of hands seperate to the main sink that may be used in conjunction with food,

 

[Ermintrude]

Coshh required usually to wash hands after ha feline dirty laundry and chemicals ?

 

[mickeyspark]

normally h&S want a wash hand basin away from kitchen/food prep area with hot water to ensure workers have nice clean mitts without using kitchen sinks for the purpose. Just be aware if the council has ordered something to occur, on their next visit if it hasnt been complied with they have the powers to stop you or your inlaws trading instantly, more power than coppers really.

Thanks for that lame plumber, we have the extra sink for the food prep area and to fair the council have been pretty good. We just wanna get things right and make sure on any building or plumbing regulations that may be associatedcwith utility rooms.

Cheers mickeysparks

 

[mickeyspark]

Coshh required usually to wash hands after ha feline dirty laundry and chemicals ?

Thats a thought, best check wiv Council on that one.

Regards mickeysoark