Health Hygiene & Sanitation

Lesson 14 : Housing Standards

Criteria For Healthful Housing

Rural Housing

In rural areas, the "approved" standards may be lower than in towns. The standards suggested are…

• there should be at least two living rooms
• ample verandah space may be provided
• the built area should not exceed one-third of the total area.
• there should be a separate kitchen with a paved sink or platform for washing utensils
• the house should be provided with a sanitary latrine
• the window area should be at least 10 per cent of floor area
• there should be a sanitary well or a tube well within quarter of a mile from the house
• Cattle sheds should be at least 25 ft away from dwelling areas. A cattle shed should be open on all sides, area 8 x 4 ft2/head
• there should be adequate arrangement for the disposal of waste water, refuse and garbage