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16.1.3 STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS k) Bus parking space, to cater for 50% of the occupants at one
time shall be provided.
a) Each person is required to have 3.8 square meters floor area
within the room. l) Adequate water coolers shall be provided with maximum
travel distance of 30.0 meters interval.
b) The number of floors and setbacks shall be according to the
DCR of related business unit. m) The buildings / structures must be at least 6.0 meters away
from kitchens, workshops and stores.
c) The minimum internal setbacks between the buildings should
be 6.0 meters, within the property line. n) Means of escape travel distance should not exceed 15.0
meters in one direction and 30.0 meters in two directions
d) One lavatory, one washbasin, with one shower is the minimum
requirement for every 10 occupants and laundry tray or tub for from any point to the main road of the site.
every 30 persons. o) If double-deck bunks are used, the minimum clear distance
between the lower and upper bunk must not be less than 0.7
e) In case construction is deemed to be in phases then, the
minimum percentage construction for the first phase of meter. Triple-deck bunks are strictly prohibited.
construction shall be adequate enough to accommodate 50% p) Adequate first aid facilities verified by E.H.S. must
of the staff total number as per documents relating to the plot be maintained and be made available in every staff
allocation. accommodation for the emergency treatment of injured
persons. Such facilities must be under the supervision of a
f) It is forbidden to direct room door openings into the road or
alleyway and the main entrance shall be open within the plot person trained to administer first aid and must be readily
limits. accessible at all times.

g) A room with independent services (non-collective) for the
supervisors at the rate of one room per 40 occupants.

h) There shall be one or more kitchens for preparing food, and a
dining room, which can accommodate minimum of 1/3 of the
occupants at one time. Minimum floor space in eating area
shall not be less than 1.2 square meter per person. The design
and furnishings of the kitchen and dining room must meet all
E.H.S. requirements.
i) Indoor recreational facilities shall be at a minimum of 1/4 of
total net area.
j) There shall be a garbage room or an open collection point for
garbage containers within the perimeter of the plot, according
to the rules on garbage rooms set out in these regulations.

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