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Alberta Health Minimum Housing and Health Standards APPENDIX M.O. 57/2012 _____________________ Minimum Housing and Health Standards Original version July 20, 1999. Revisions to Part lll, Housing Premises, sections 3 and 4, June 30, 2012 (all revisions are bolded and underlined). Revisions effective January 1, 2013. © 1999–2012 Government of Alberta Alberta Health Minimum Housing and Health Standards TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction Purpose3 II. Definitions4 III. Housing Premises 1. Good repair, safe condition and structurally sound5 2. Windproof, waterproof, weatherproof 5 3. Safe and Secure 5 4. Ventilation6 5. Finishes 6 IV. Equipment and Furnishings 6. Plumbing and Drainage System7 7. Washroom Facilities (except where exempt by regulation) 7 8. Heating Facilities 8 9. Water Supply8 10. Space for Sleeping purposes (overcrowding) 8 11. Electrical Service 9 12. Smoke Alarms 9 13. Lighting9 14. Food Preparation Facilities9 15. Garbage and Refuse 10 V. Sanitation 10 July 20, 1999 2 Revised June 30, 2012 © 1999–2012 Government of Alberta Alberta Health Minimum Housing and Health Standards I. INTRODUCTION Purpose The primary objective of this Minimum Housing and Health Standard is to protect and promote the health and well being of occupants of rental housing premises and of those who may reside in the immediate vicinity of such premises. Housing regulations and standards are dist