5.0 Bed and Breakfasts

Legislation

• Health Act 1911
• Health Local Laws
• Health (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007
• Food Act 2008
• Food Regulations 2009
• Food Standards Code

Resources

• Department of Health
• Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Summary Information

Bed and breakfasts include accommodation for less than six persons (greater than this becomes a lodging house in accordance with the Health Act 1911). Unless selling food, there are no statutory inspection requirements for the premises however general hygiene may need to be assessed. Bed and breakfasts operate as low risk food premises and if they contain a swimming pool they will need to be assessed under the Health Act (Aquatic Facilities) Regulations 2007 also.

Process Flow Charts

• Processing Applications Flow Chart
• Complaint Investigation Flow Chart
• Inspections Flow Chart
• Compliance and Enforcement Flow Chart

Example Forms

• Bed and Breakfast Inspection Form Template
• Aquatic Facility Audit Form – Group 4

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