| (a) Fixture design. Fixtures at dressing and sanitary
facilities shall be designed so that the fixtures are readily cleanable.
(b) Fixture installation. Fixtures at dressing and
sanitary facilities shall be installed in accordance with local plumbing
codes and shall be properly protected by backflow connection prevention
devices.
(c) Cleaning. Dressing and sanitary facilities shall
be cleaned as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions at all times.
(d) Ventilation. Adequate ventilation shall be provided
in dressing and sanitary facilities to prevent objectionable odors.
(e) Dressing and sanitary facilities at lagoons open
to the general public.
(1) Separate men's and women's dressing and sanitary
facilities shall be provided. The rooms shall be well lit, drained,
ventilated, and of good construction, using impervious materials.
The facilities shall be developed and planned so that good sanitation
will be maintained throughout the building at all times. An appropriate
number of dressing rooms that can accommodate a family are allowed.
(2) Partitions between portions of the dressing room
area, screen partitions, shower, toilet, and dressing room booths
shall be of durable material not subject to damage by water and shall
be designed so that a waterway is provided between partitions and
floor to permit thorough cleaning of the walls and floor areas with
hoses and brooms.
(3) Floors shall have slip-resistant surfaces and shall
be sufficiently smooth to ensure ease in cleaning. Floor drains shall
be provided, and floors shall be sloped a minimum of 1/4-inch per
foot toward the drains to ensure positive drainage.
(4) An adequate number of hose bibs and a hose of adequate
length shall be provided for washing down all areas of the dressing
facility interior. Adequate cross-connection control devices, approved
by TCEQ or the local regulatory authority, shall be provided. When
not in use, hoses shall be stored in such a manner to prevent a trip
hazard.
(f) Lavatories, showers, and toilets at lagoons open
to the general public constructed on or after the effective date of
this subchapter shall comply with the following.
(1) Lavatory, shower, and toilet facilities shall be
located to encourage use of the sanitary facilities by users of the
lagoon as follows:
(A) at points of main entry into the enclosure;
(B) within 200 feet of entry or exit into the swimming
area; and
(C) no more than 500 feet from entry or exit into the
non-swimming area.
(2) The required fixture schedule for lagoons open
to the general public is contained in the following table:
Attached Graphic
(3) Cleansing showers and lavatories shall be provided
with hot and cold running water.
(4) The number of total fixtures required at the lagoon
can be distributed between required sanitary facilities within the
enclosure of the lagoon.
(g) Lavatories, showers, and toilets at lagoons serving
apartments, Home Owners Associations (HOAs), condominiums, hotels
or motels, or other mixed-use, privately owned developments shall
comply with the following.
(1) Lavatories, showers, and toilets shall be located
to encourage use of the sanitary facilities by users of the lagoon
as follows:
(A) within 200 feet of entry or exit into the swimming
areas of the lagoon; and
(B) no more than 500 feet from entry or exit into the
non-swimming areas of the lagoon.
(2) The required fixture schedule for lagoons at apartments,
HOAs, condominiums, hotels or motels, or other mixed-use privately
owned developments are contained in the following table:
Attached Graphic
(3) Lavatories, showers, and toilets in apartments,
HOAs, condominiums, hotels or motels, or other mixed-use privately
owned developments sharing use or ownership of the lagoon may count
their public-use sanitary facilities toward the required number of
fixtures if in compliance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(4) When sanitary facilities are located within an
apartment, HOA, condominium, hotel or motel, or other mixed-use privately
owned development sharing use or ownership of the lagoon, a sign shall
be posted at each entry or exit in letters at least three inches in
height stating the location of the nearest available restroom facility.
(h) Additional requirements for all sanitary facilities:
(1) Soap dispensers with liquid or powdered soap shall
be provided at each lavatory. The dispenser shall be metal or plastic,
with no glass permitted.
(2) When provided, mirrors shall be shatter resistant.
(3) Toilet paper holders and toilet paper shall be
provided at each toilet.
(4) Covered waste receptacles shall be provided in
toilet or dressing room areas.
(5) Single-use hand drying towels or hand drying devices
shall be provided near the lavatory.
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