| Requirement | Number of adult occupiers | Guidance notes |
|---|---|---|
| At least 1 bathroom and 1 WC (the bathroom and WC may be combined) | 1 – 4 | There must be an adequate number of bathrooms, toilets and wash-hand basins for the number of persons sharing those facilities |
| At least 1 bathroom and 1 WC separate to the bathroom |
5
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| 2 bathrooms AND 2 WCs with wash hand basins (one of the WCs can be contained within one of the bathrooms) |
6 - 10
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| 3 bathrooms AND 3 WCs with wash hand basins (two of the WCs can be contained within two of the bathrooms) | 11 - 15 | |
| Wash hand basin or sink in each bedroom with appropriate splashback | 5 or more | Only where reasonably practicable having regard to the age and character of the HMO, the size and layout of each flat and its existing provision for wash-hand basins, toilets and bathrooms [1] |
| WCs adequately ventilated | ||
| Adequate natural or artificial lighting | All bathrooms and shower rooms | |
| An adequate supply of cold and hot water | ||
| An adequate size and layout | ||
| Suitably located in or in relation to the living accommodation, not more than one floor distant from the occupancy rooms | ||
| Adequately heated and ventilated |
[1] The Licensing and Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Additional Provisions) (England) Regulations 2007 SI 1903 2007