Title 11 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Division 1 — HEALTH CODE›Chapter 11.22 — INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 4 Lunch Rooms and Washing Facilities
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
11.22.420 - Lunch rooms—Requirements generally.¶
In all places of employment where employees are permitted to lunch on the premises, an adequate space suitable for that purpose shall be provided for the maximum number of employees who may use such space at one time. Such space shall be separate and apart from any location where there is an exposure to toxic materials.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1146, 1959.)
11.22.430 - Eating or storing food—Protection from toxic substances.¶
No employee shall be permitted to store or eat any part of his or her lunch or other food at any time where there are present any toxic materials or other substances that may be injurious to health.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1148, 1959.)
11.22.440 - Disposal receptacles required.¶
A covered receptacle shall be provided at all times for the disposal of all waste food.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1147, 1959.)
11.22.450 - Washing facilities—Requirements generally.¶
Adequate facilities for maintaining personal cleanliness shall be provided in every place of employment. Their number and proximity to the employees shall be such as to fulfill properly the requirements set forth in Division 1 of this title, and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1141, 1959.)
11.22.460 - Washing facilities—Quantity.¶
At least one lavatory (washbasin) shall be provided in every toilet room, or adjacent thereto, with water under pressure, and in good working order at all times, for every 10 employees (men or women) or portion thereof, up to 100 persons, and one lavatory (washbasin) for each additional 15 persons or portion thereof. 24 inches of sink with individual faucet shall be considered as equal to one lavatory.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1142, 1959.)
11.22.470 - Washing facilities—Soap and towels.¶
Soap and individual towels shall be provided by the employer, and proper receptacles maintained at all times for disposing of used towels. Other type of drying apparatus may be substituted for towels, if approved by the director.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1144, 1959.)
11.22.480 - Washing facilities—Where poisonous or irritating materials are present.¶
Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infectious or irritating materials, one lavatory shall be provided for each five persons. Where wash sinks or circular basins are used 24 lineal inches of wash sink or 18 inches of a circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory. In all instances, a suitable cleansing agent shall be provided at each wash place.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1143, 1959.)
11.22.490 - Additional change rooms and washing facilities required when.¶
Employers shall provide change rooms, showers, baths or lavatories having hot and cold running water, soap and towels, in every place of employment where lack of such facilities may constitute an occupational health hazard and may result in an occupational disease.
(Ord. 8588 § 9 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 16 § 1145, 1959.)
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