| (D) When a heating system has automatic controls, the
controls shall be of the type which cut off the fuel supply upon the
failure or interruption of the flame or ignition, or whenever a predetermined
safe temperature or pressure is exceeded. All steam and hot water
systems shall be provided with safety devices arranged to prevent
hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
(E) All heating equipment shall be maintained and operated
in a safe manner to eliminate possibilities of fire.
(7) Electricity and lighting.
(A) All housing sites shall be provided with electric
services when available.
(B) When available, each habitable room and all common
use rooms, and areas such as laundry rooms, toilets, privies, hallways,
stairways, etc., shall contain adequate ceiling or wall-type light
fixtures. At least one wall-type electrical convenience outlet shall
be provided in each individual living room.
(C) When available, adequate lighting shall be provided
for the yard area, and pathways to common use facilities.
(D) All wiring and lighting fixtures shall be installed
and maintained in a safe condition.
(8) Toilet facilities.
(A) Toilets shall be constructed, located, and maintained
so as to prevent any nuisance or public health hazard.
(B) Privies shall be located at least 150 feet from
a stream, lake, or well and at least 75 feet from a sleeping or
housing facility.
(C) Water closets or privy seats for each sex shall
be in ratio of not less than one such unit for each 15 occupants,
with a minimum of one unit for each sex in common use facilities.
(D) Separate toilet accommodations for men and women
shall be provided. If toilet facilities for men and women are in the
same building, they shall be separated by a solid wall from floor
to ceiling. Toilets shall be distinctly marked "Men' and "Women.'
(E) Urinals, constructed of nonabsorbent materials,
may be substituted for men's toilet seats on basis of one urinal or
24 inches of trough-type urinal for one toilet seat up to a maximum
of 1/3 of the required toilet seats. The wall and floor or space
to a point of one foot in front of the urinal lip and four feet above
the front and at least one foot to each side of the urinal shall be
faced with nonabsorbent material. Privy structures and pits shall
be flyproof. Privy pits shall have adequate capacity for the required
seats.
(F) Common use toilet facilities and privies shall
be well lighted and ventilated and shall be clean and sanitary.
(G) An adequate supply of toilet paper shall be provided.
(9) Washrooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
(A) Bathing and handwashing facilities, supplied with
hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the use of
all occupants. These facilities shall be clean and sanitary and
maintained in good repair.
(B) There shall be a minimum of one showerhead per
15 persons. Showerheads shall be spaced at least three feet apart,
with a minimum of nine square feet of floor space per unit. Adequate
dry dressing space shall be provided in common use facilities. Shower
floors shall be constructed of nonabsorbent, nonskid materials and
sloped to properly constructed floor drains. Separate shower facilities
shall be provided for each sex. When common use shower facilities
for both sexes are in the same building, they shall be separated by
a solid nonabsorbent wall extending from the floor to ceiling or roof,
and shall be plainly designated "Men' or "Women.'
(C) Lavatories or equivalent units shall be provided
in a ratio of one per 15 persons.
(D) If laundry service is not otherwise provided, laundry
facilities supplied with hot and cold water under pressure shall be
provided for the use of all occupants. Laundry trays or tubs shall
be provided in the ratio of one per 25 persons. Mechanical washers
may be provided in the ratio of one per 50 persons in lieu of laundry
trays, although a minimum of one laundry tray per 100 persons shall
be provided in addition to the mechanical washers.
(10) Swimming pools. New swimming pools shall be constructed
in accordance with Texas State Department of Health design standards
and all pools shall be maintained and operated as required by local
regulations and the standards of the Texas State Department of Health
for swimming pools. (See "Texas Sanitation & Health Protection
Law") and "A Training Course in Swimming Pool Operation" available
from the Texas State Department of Health.)
(A) There shall be one unit of water safety equipment
for each 2000 square feet of water surface area.
(B) The outdoor swimming pool shall have a fence.
All entrances and exits to outdoor and indoor pools shall be closed
and locked when not in use. Machinery rooms shall be locked to prevent
children from entering.
(11) Sleeping facilities.
(A) Bedding provided by the operator shall be clean
and sanitary. All bedding shall be laundered or otherwise sanitized
between assignment to different employees.
(B) Linens shall be changed as often as required for
cleanliness and sanitation, but not less frequently than once a week.
(C) Bedwetters shall have their linens changed as often
as they are wet.
(D) Clean mattresses and mattress covers shall be provided.
(E) Adequate personal storage area shall be available
for each child to separate his clothing from other children's personal
belongings.
(F) Boys and girls shall not share the same sleeping
unit.
(G) The operator shall insure that a separate bed,
bunk, or cot is available for each person. Double-deck beds are permissible,
but triple-deck beds are prohibited. Beds shall be spaced in a manner
which will provide a walk space on at least one side and at least
one end of each bed.
(12) Food sanitation.
(A) Food shall be from approved sources and shall be
properly identified.
(B) Milk products shall be pasteurized.
(C) Food shall be protected from contamination.
(D) Thermometers shall be placed in refrigeration facilities.
(E) Potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at
proper temperatures.
(i) Refrigerated food shall be stored at 45° F
or below.
(ii) Frozen food shall be stored at 0° Fahrenheit
or below.
(iii) Hot foods shall be held at 140° F or above.
(F) The handling of food shall be minimized through
the use of utensils.
(G) Fruits and vegetables shall be properly washed
prior to use.
(H) Food and food containers shall be covered and stored
off the floor and on clean surfaces. Refrigerated food shall also
be covered.
(I) Sugar shall be served in closed dispensers or packaged.
(J) Poisonous and toxic materials shall be properly
identified, stored separately from food, and properly used. Poisonous
polishes shall not be used on eating and cooking utensils.
(K) Persons with wounds or communicable diseases shall
be prohibited from handling food.
(L) Food handlers shall practice good hygienic practices.
(M) Food handling equipment shall be properly designed,
installed, and maintained.
(N) Tableware and kitchenware shall be clean to sight
and touch.
(O) Eating and cooking ware shall be washed and sanitized
in accordance with the "State Sterilization Law.' Where the chlorine
method of sanitizing is used, a three compartment vat is required.
(P) Food contact surfaces shall be clean.
(Q) All eating and cooking ware shall be properly
stored. Single service articles shall be properly stored, handled,
and used only once.
(R) Toilet facilities for the kitchen area shall be
properly equipped and maintained.
(S) Flies, rats, roaches, and other pests shall be
controlled.
(T) Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept clean
and in good repair.
(U) Adequate lighting shall be provided and shall be
properly protected from breakage.
(V) The kitchen area and cooking equipment shall be
properly vented.
(W) Pets shall not be allowed in the food storage,
preparation, or dining area.
(13) Garbage and other refuse.
(A) Durable, clean containers of adequate size and
tight fitting lids shall be conveniently located to each housing
unit for storage of garbage and other refuse. When mechanical equipment
is available, bulk type containers may be used. When containers of
32 gallon capacity are used, a minimum ratio of one container per
15 persons is required.
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