- The premises shall be registered in the register of Youth Hostels
- Operate under the direct management of a non−profit making organization
- Constructed for the overnight shelter of members of approved organizations
- The sleeping accommodation shall be by dormitories, huts or separate bedrooms
- The premises must provide for a suitable segregation of the sexes in sleeping accommodation, toilet or sanitary facilities, where persons of different sex are to be catered for
- At least one common room to serve as dining and recreation room for members
- Sale of intoxicants prohibited
- The premises shall conform to a reasonable standard of cleanliness
- The premises shall be managed by a responsible warden
- It shall have a kitchen
- It shall provide meals and refreshments for not less than 30 hostellers
- Precautions shall be taken against fire