Public Health Act
Housing Regulation

The registered owner of a house premises shall ensure that:
(Highlights only)

   roofs, foundations, walls, windows, and doors must be waterproof, windproof and weatherproof

   walls, ceilings, windows, and floors in good repair with no major cracks

   ceiling, walls, doors, floors, and floor coverings are in good repair and easy to clean

   cooking and food storage equipment (if supplied by the owner) is kept repaired and replaced when necessary

   common areas must be kept clean and sanitary

   hot water is maintained at 46 degrees Celsius; cold water available

   no leaks or plumbing defects

   proper ventilation in the bathroom

   the heating system must be able to maintain at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) in all rooms

Note:    This is a summary of only those sections of the Public Health Act Housing Regulations, most commonly relied upon by landlords and tenants.  For complete information, you should refer directly to the Public Health Act Housing Regulation.

You can call the Public Health Inspector at 780-791-6078 for more information.