s 49 Rooms over closets of certain types, or over ashpits, &c., not to be used as living, sleeping or workrooms.
(1) A room which, or any part of which, is immediately over a closet, other than a watercloset or earthcloset, or immediately over a cesspool, midden or ashpit, shall not be occupied as a living room, sleeping room or workroom. (2) Any person who, after seven days’ notice from the local authority, occupies any room in contravention of the provisions of this section, or who permits any room to be so occupied, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale , and to a further fine not exceeding £2 for each day on which the offence continues after conviction therefor.