Section 119 in West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007
119. Other requirements.
(1) Every bathroom or water closet shall(i)be so situated that at least one of its walls shall be open to external air;(ii)not preferably be directly over or under any room other than another latrine, garage, washing place, bath or terrace, unless it has a water-tight floor;(iii)have the platform or seat either plastered with cement or made of some water-tight non-absorbent material;(iv)be enclosed by walls or partitions of bricks. Surface of every such wall or partition shall be furnished with a smooth, impervious material, such as cement plaster 1.3 cm thick or glazed tiles or polished marble or any suitable materials to a height of not less than 1 m (3 ft) above the floor of such a room;(v)be provided with an impervious floor covering sloping towards the drain; and(vi)have a floor level of such a height as to ensure suitable grade towards the sewage drain.(2)Every room to be used as kitchen shall have(i)a floor area as provided under rule 117(2);(ii)either a suitable flue for the escape of heated air or an approved form of smokeless chulla;(iii)a height as provided in rule 116(3);(iv)unless separately provided in a pantry, means for the washing up of kitchen utensils which shall lead directly or through a sink to a grated and trapped connection to the waste pipe.
