Toilet Rooms, Drinking Fountains & Fixture Clearances

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• CBC § 1231.3 High relevance — show source text

  1231.3 Design criteria for furnishings and equipment. Furnishings and equipment shall be as follows:

  1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.

  1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:10. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:16.

  5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:8. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for incarcerated people with staff being able to visually supervise.

  1231.3.2 Wash basins.

  1. Wash basins must be provided in single occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:10. 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:16.

  5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to incarcerated people of 1:8. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water. 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted for each basin required.

  1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be available to incarcerated people and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler.

  2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means.

  1231.3.4 Showers must be available to all incarcerated people on a ratio of at least one shower to every 20 incarcerated people or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for incarcerated people with staff being able to visually supervise.

  1231.3.5 Beds must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom or pan with no perforations, and a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Bunk beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 mm) between bed pans.

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• CBC § 11B-602.8 High relevance — show source text

  11B-602.8 Depth. Wall- and post-mounted cantilevered drinking fountains shall be 18 inches (457 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum in depth.

  11B-602.9 Pedestrian protection. All drinking fountains shall either be located completely within alcoves, positioned completely between wing walls, or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways. The protected area within which a drinking fountain is located shall be 32 inches (813 mm) wide minimum and 18 inches (457 mm) deep minimum, and shall comply with Section 11B-305.7. When used, wing walls or barriers shall project horizontally at least as far as the drinking fountain and to within 6 inches (152 mm) vertically from the floor or ground surface.

  11B-602.10 Bottle-filling stations. Bottle-filling stations shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-309.

  Exception: Where bottle-filling stations are provided at a drinking fountain for standing persons, the bottle-filling station is not required to comply with this section provided a bottle-filling station is located at the drinking fountain complying with Sections 11B- 602.2 through 11B-602.6.

  SECTION 11B- 603 — TOILET AND BATHING ROOMS

  11B- 603.1 General. Toilet and bathing rooms shall comply with Section 11B- 603 .

  11B- 603.2 Clearances. Clearances shall comply with Section 11B- 603.2.

  11B- 603.2.1 Turning space. Turning space complying with Section 11B- 304 shall be provided within the room.

  11B- 603.2.2 Overlap. Required clear floor spaces, clearance at fixtures and turning space shall be permitted to overlap.

  11B- 603.2.3 Door swing. Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture. Doors to accessible water closet compartments shall be permitted to encroach into the turning space without limitation. Other than doors to accessible

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  water closet compartments, a door, in any position, shall be permitted to encroach into the turning space by 12 inches (305 mm) maximum.

  Exceptions:

  1. Reserved.

  2. Where the toilet room or bathing room is for individual use and a clear floor space complying with Section 11B- 305.3 is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing, doors shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture.

  3. In residential dwelling units complying with Section 11B-233.3.1.1, doors shall be permitted to swing over the turning space without limitation.

• CBC § 11A-22 High relevance — show source text

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  doors, fixtures and controls shall be on an accessible route. Facilities and fixtures required to be accessible shall comply with the follow- ing provisions:

  1. Doors. Doors to accessible bathrooms shall comply with Section 1126A. Doors shall not swing into the floor space required for any fixture.

  2. Clear floor space. All fixtures and controls shall be on an accessible route. Clear floor spaces at fixtures and controls, the acces- sible route and the turning space may overlap. This clear space shall comply with Sections 1138A.1.4 and 1138A.3.

  3. Water closets. Where a toilet stall is provided, it shall comply with Section 1127A.2.1 or 1127A.2.2, and its water closet shall comply with Section 1127A.2.3.

  4. Lavatory and mirrors. Where a lavatory and/or mirror is provided, it shall comply with Sections 1127A.3 and/or 1127A.8.3.

  5. Controls and dispensers. Where controls, dispensers, receptacles or other types of equipment are provided, at least one of each shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with Sections 1127A.8 and 1138A.3.

  6. Bathing and shower facilities. Where bathtubs or showers are provided, at least one fixture of each type provided shall be accessible per room. For bathtubs, see Section 1127A.5.2. For shower compartments, see Section 1127A.5.3.

  7. Toilet facilities. Toilet facilities shall comply with Section 1127A.2.

  8. Laundry facilities. Laundry facilities shall comply with Section 1127A.10.

  9. Storage facilities. Storage facilities shall comply with Section 1127A.11.

  10. Fixed or built-in seating, tables and counters. Fixed or built-in seating, tables and counters shall comply with Section 1127A.12.

  1127A.2 Toilet facilities. When common use toilet facilities are provided for residents or guests, at least one percent of the total number of fixtures but not less than one of each type shall comply with this section.

  1127A.2.1 Multiple-accommodation toilet facilities. Multiple-accommodation toilet facilities shall have the following:

  Note: (See Figures 11A-9A and 11A-9B.)

  1. Wheelchair turning space. Turning space of sufficient size to inscribe a circle with a diameter not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) or a T-shaped space shall be provided within the toilet facility. The wheelchair turning space shall comply with Section 1138A.1.3. Other than the door to the accessible water closet compartment, a door, in any position, may encroach into this space by not more than 12 inches (305 mm).

• CBC § 4-3 High relevance — show source text

  Notes: 1 The figures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof. 2 Each water closet shall occupy a separate compartment which shall be equipped with a door, door latch and clothes hook. The door and the walls or partitions between fixtures shall be sufficient to assure privacy. 3 Drinking fountains shall not be located in toilet rooms. 4 Washing facilities shall be reasonably accessible to all employees. 5 Toilet facilities shall be accessible to the employees at all times. Where practicable, toilet facilities should be within 200 feet (61 m) of locations at which workers are reg- ularly employed and should not be more than one floor-to-floor flight of stairs from working areas. 6 Urinals may be installed instead of water closets in toilet rooms to be used only by men provided that the number of water closets shall not be less than two thirds of the minimum number of toilet facilities specified. The length of trough urinals to the equivalent number of individual urinals shall be based on the above table. 7 When there are less than five employees, separate toilet rooms for each sex are not required provided toilet rooms can be locked from the inside and contain at least one water closet. 8 Twenty-four linear inches of wash sink or 18 inches of circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory. Exception: The requirements of Table 4-3 do not apply to mobile crews or to normally unattended work locations provided employees at these locations have immediately available transportation to nearby toilet facilities which meet the requirements of Table 4-3.

  TABLE 4-4 [DPH]

  TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY2	WATER CLOSETS (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	URINALS (FIXTURES PER MALE)	LAVATORIES (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	BATHTUBS OR SHOWERS (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	DRINKING FOUNTAINS (FIXTURES PER PERSON)
  Day Use Public Beaches1,2	Male Female 1 1-100 1 1-100 No sex designated 1 1-500 Minimum of 2	May be substituted for up to two-thirds of the water closets required
  Picnic Areas	Male Female 1 1-50 1 1-50
  Overnight Use Public Beaches2	_1 1-7.5 campsites3 _ 1 1-7.5 campsites3	May be substituted for up to one-third of the water closets required3		1 1-12.5 campsites4
  Organized Camps	1 1-153		1 1-15	1 1-156	Minimum 1 per camp

  Notes: 1 Toilets shall be located in accordance with actual use patterns on the beach. The reasonable intent of the toilet requirements is that it should apply on the basis of aver- _age daily use during periods of peak use.

• CBC § 1231.2.7 High relevance — show source text

  Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat.

  1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. Double-occupancy cells shall: 1. Have a maximum capacity of two incarcerated people; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m [2] ) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 m [2] ) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3.

  Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat.

  1231.2.8 Dormitories. Dormitories shall:

  1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m [2] ) of floor area per incarcerated person for a single bunk fixture; a minimum of 70 square feet (7 m [2] ) for a double bunk fixture; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m [2] ) for triple bunk fixture and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 incarcerated people and no fewer than four incarcerated people; 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified in Section 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space for personal items and clothing for each occupant.

  1231.2.9 Dayrooms.

  Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m [2] ) of floor area per incarcerated person in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of incarcerated people;

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  3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and drinking fountains as specified in Section 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Be provided to all incarcerated people in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to incar- cerated workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of a single occupancy cell used for administrative separation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom.

  1231.2.10 Exercise area. An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The exercise area shall accommodate the ability for large muscle activities, be equipped with a place for rest, and provide: 1. Natural light and access to fresh air; 2. Security and supervision appropriate to the level of custody; _3.

• CBC § 414.4 Medium relevance — show source text

  414.4 Lead Content. Dishwashing machines shall comply with the lead content requirements of Section 604.2.

  415.0 Drinking Fountains. 415.1 Application. Drinking fountains shall be self-closing and comply with ASME A112.19.1/CSA B45.2, ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, or ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4. Drinking fountains and bottle filling stations shall also comply with NSF/ANSI/CAN 61. Permanently installed electric water coolers and bottle filling stations shall also comply with UL 399.

  [HCD 1] Drinking fountains shall be installed and so regu- lated that a jet of water extending at least 2 inches (51 mm) in height from the water orifice shall be constantly available. The orifice shall not be accessible to the mouth of the drinker nor subject to immersion.

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  415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives. Where food is consumed indoors, water stations shall be permitted to be substituted for drinking fountains. Bottle filling stations shall be permitted to be substituted for drinking fountains up to 50 percent of the requirements for drinking fountains. Drinking fountains shall not be required for an occupant load of 30 or less. 415.3 Drainage Connection. Drinking fountains shall be permitted to discharge directly into the drainage system or indirectly through an air break in accordance with Section 809.1. 415.4 Location. Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.

  416.0 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. 416.1 Application. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall comply with ISEA Z358.1. 416.2 Water Supply. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall not be limited in the water supply flow rates. Where hot and cold water is supplied to an emergency shower or eyewash station, the temperature of the water supply shall be controlled by a temperature actuated mixing valve complying with ASSE 1071. Where water is supplied directly to an emergency shower or eyewash station from a water heater, the water heater shall comply with ASSE 1085. The flow rate, discharge pattern, and temperature of flushing fluids shall be provided in accordance with ISEA Z358.1. 416.3 Installation. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s

  installation instructions.

  416.4 Location. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall be located on the same level as the hazard and accessible for immediate use. The path of travel shall be free of obstructions and shall be clearly identified with signage. 416.5 Drain. A drain shall not be required for emergency eyewash or shower equipment. Where a drain is provided, the discharge shall be in accordance with Section 811.0.

• CBC § 1224.39.6. Medium relevance — show source text

  _ 35 A minimum of one separate accessible toilet room shall be provided for the use of patients. Patient toilet room(s) shall be equipped with a handwashing fix- ture and shall be accessible to the observation units(s) from the corridor. Reference CBC, Part 2, Section 1224.39.6. 36 Handwashing stations are required in patient toilet rooms. Handwashing stations are not required in patient bedrooms. 37 Staff toilet facilities located in the surgical unit can be applied to the total fixture count.

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  TABLE 4-3 [AGR]

  TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY	WATER CLOSETS 7 (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	URINALS (TROUGH URINAL TO INDIVIDUAL URINAL EQUIVALENCE) MALE	LAVATORIES (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	BATHTUBS OR SHOWERS (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	DRINKING FOUNTAINS (FIXTURES 3 PER PERSON)
  TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE
  Nonindustrial—office buildings, public build- ings and similar estab- lishments	1 1-15 1 1-15 2 16-35 2 16-35 3 36-55 3 36-55 4 56-80 4 56-80 5 81-110 5 81-110 6 111-150 6 111-150 1 additional for each additional 40 employees or fraction thereof	Length of Number of trough urinal individual urinals 24" (610 mm) _1 _ 36" (914 mm) _2 _ 48" (1219 mm) _2 _ 60" (1524 mm) _3 _	1 1-15 2 16-35 3 36-60 4 61-90 5 91-125 1 additional for each additional 4 employ- ees or fraction thereof	1:10 persons per shift required to shower	—
  Industrial–factories, _warehouses,

• CBC § 1230.1.27 Medium relevance — show source text

  1230.1.27 Program and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for specific programs in addition to recre- ation and exercise areas.

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  1230.2 Design criteria for furnishings and equipment.

  1230.2.1 Toilet/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows:

  1. Juvenile halls 1:6;

  2. Camps 1:10; and 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8:

  One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 males.

  1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6;

  2. Camps 1:10; and 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8:

  Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water.

  1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking bubbler; and

  2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical means.

  1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. Showers shall be provided with tempered water.

  1230.2.5 Beds. Beds shall be at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches (305 mm) off the floor and spaced no less than 36 inches (914 mm) apart. Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically between the solid bottoms. In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall.

  1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 footcandles (216 lux) of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide good visibility for supervision and be conducive to sleep.

  1230.2.7 Padding. In safety rooms, padding shall cover the entire floor, door, walls and everything on the walls to a clear height of 8 feet (2438 mm). Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor of this room.

  All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal. All padding must be:

• CBC § 1224.39.6. Medium relevance — show source text

  The toilet fixture shall_ be completely contained within cabinetry when not in use, and shall be enclosed when flushed. Bedpan washers shall not be permitted in patient bedrooms. 29 In service spaces with procedure rooms that do not have dedicated patient toilets, provide a minimum of one patient toilet room with a separate handwash- ing fixture within the service space. 30 Toilet room shall be accessible from the procedure room. 31 Scrub sink shall be located outside the staff entrance to the procedure room. 32 Not used. 33 Handwashing and scrub sink fixtures shall not be equipped with wrist or elbow blades but shall be equipped with sensor controls, or controls that do not involve contact with the upper extremities. 34 If room is used only for temporary holding of soiled material, clinic sink and work counter may be omitted. 35 A minimum of one separate accessible toilet room shall be provided for the use of patients. Patient toilet room(s) shall be equipped with a handwashing fix- ture and shall be accessible to the observation units(s) from the corridor. Reference CBC, Part 2, Section 1224.39.6. 36 Handwashing stations are required in patient toilet rooms. Handwashing stations are not required in patient bedrooms. 37 Staff toilet facilities located in the surgical unit can be applied to the total fixture count.

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  TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY	WATER CLOSETS 7 (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	URINALS (TROUGH URINAL TO INDIVIDUAL URINAL EQUIVALENCE) MALE	LAVATORIES (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	BATHTUBS OR SHOWERS (FIXTURES PER PERSON)	DRINKING FOUNTAINS (FIXTURES 3 PER PERSON)
  TYPE OF BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE	MALE FEMALE
  Nonindustrial—office _buildings,

• CBC § 602.3 Medium relevance — show source text

  11B- 602.3 Operable parts. Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B- 309 . The flow of water shall be activated by a manually oper- ated system that is front mounted or side mounted and located within 6 inches (152 mm) of the front edge of the fountain or an automatic electronically controlled device.

  11B- 602.4 Spout height. Spout outlets shall be 36 inches ( 914 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

  11B- 602.5 Spout location. The spout shall be located 15 inches ( 381 mm) minimum from the vertical support and 5 inches ( 127 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers.

  FIGURE 11B -602.5—DRINKING FOUNTAIN SPOUT LOCATION

  11B- 602.6 Water flow. The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches ( 102 mm) high minimum and shall be located 5 inches ( 127 mm) maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches ( 76 mm) of the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3 inches ( 76 mm) and 5 inches ( 127 mm) maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 15 degrees maximum.

  11B- 602.7 Drinking fountains for standing persons. Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons shall be 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 43 inches ( 1092 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

  11B-602.8 Depth. Wall- and post-mounted cantilevered drinking fountains shall be 18 inches (457 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum in depth.

  11B-602.9 Pedestrian protection. All drinking fountains shall either be located completely within alcoves, positioned completely between wing walls, or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways. The protected area within which a drinking fountain is located shall be 32 inches (813 mm) wide minimum and 18 inches (457 mm) deep minimum, and shall comply with Section 11B-305.7. When used, wing walls or barriers shall project horizontally at least as far as the drinking fountain and to within 6 inches (152 mm) vertically from the floor or ground surface.

  11B-602.10 Bottle-filling stations. Bottle-filling stations shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-309.

  Exception: Where bottle-filling stations are provided at a drinking fountain for standing persons, the bottle-filling station is not required to comply with this section provided a bottle-filling station is located at the drinking fountain complying with Sections 11B- 602.2 through 11B-602.6.

  SECTION 11B- 603 — TOILET AND BATHING ROOMS

  11B- 603.1 General. Toilet and bathing rooms shall comply with Section 11B- 603 .

• CBC § 213.2 Medium relevance — show source text

  Where clustered single user toilet rooms or bathing facilities are permitted to use exceptions to Section 11B -213.2, toilet rooms or bathing facilities complying with Section 11B- 603 shall be identified by the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.1 unless all toilet rooms and bathing facilities comply with Section 11B- 603 . Existing buildings

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  that have been remodeled to provide specific toilet rooms or bathing rooms for public use that comply with these building standards shall have the location of and the directions to these rooms posted in or near the building lobby or entrance on a sign complying with Section 11B-703.5, including the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1.

  11B-216.8.1 Geometric symbols. Geometric symbols complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.6 shall be provided at entrances to toilet and bathing rooms.

  Exceptions:

  1. Geometric symbols shall not be required at entrances to toilet and bathing rooms located within private or semi-private rooms or spaces. Such spaces include but are not limited to: patient sleeping rooms, transient lodging guest rooms and residential dwelling units. 2. Geometric symbols shall not be required at entrances to inmate toilet rooms and bathing rooms in detention and correc- tional facilities where only one gender is housed.

  11B-216.8.2 Identification for all-gender multi-user toilet facilities. Geometric symbols complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.6.3 shall be provided at the entrance to all-gender multi-user toilet facilities. In addition, a sign complying with Sections 11B-703.1 through 11B-703.5 shall be provided stating “ALL-GENDER MULTI-USER”.

  11B-216.8.3 Signs at toilet and urinal compartments. Where both toilet compartments and urinal compartments are provided, each individual compartment shall be identified with a sign complying with Sections 11B-703.1 through 11B-703.5. Signs shall identify the type of fixture within the compartment, either “URINAL” or “TOILET”. A pictogram identifying the fixture type within the compart- ment is not permitted.

  Exception: A sign with tactile characters shall be permitted on an in-swinging and self-closing door at compartments not required to comply with Section 11B-604 or Section 11B-605.5.

  11B- 216.9 TTYs. Identification and directional signs for public TTYs shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B- 216.9.

  11B- 216.9.1 Identification signs. Public TTYs shall be identified by the International Symbol of TTY complying with Section 11B- 703.7.2.2.

• CBC § 1224.4.4.6.1 Medium relevance — show source text

  1. Work counter

  2. Handwashing station 3. Storage facilities for clean and sterile supplies

  1224.4.4.6.1 Clean supply room. If the room is used only for storage and holding as part of a system for distribution of clean and sterile materials, the work counter or a handwashing station may be omitted.

  1224.4.4.7 Soiled utility/workroom. The soiled workroom or soiled holding room shall be separate from and have no connection with either clean workrooms or clean supply rooms. The soiled utility/workroom shall contain: 1. Clinical sink (or equivalent flushing-rim fixture). 2. Handwashing station

  3. Work counter

  4. Space for separate covered containers for soiled linen and/or waste

  1224.4.4.7.1 Soiled holding room. Rooms used only for temporary holding soiled material may omit the clinical sink and work counter. If the flushing-rim clinical sink is eliminated, facilities for cleaning bedpans shall be provided elsewhere.

  1224.4.4.8 Toilet rooms. Separate toilet rooms shall be provided for the use of patients, staff and public.

  1224.4.4.8.1 Staff toilets. The number of staff toilets provided in a health facility shall comply with the requirements of the Cali- fornia Plumbing Code, Table 4-2. When staff toilet rooms are required to be dedicated to a specific Service Space, the number of staff toilet rooms provided under the California Plumbing Code shall be based on the number of staff within the specific Service Space served. Satellite service spaces do not require dedicated toilet rooms.

  1224.4.4.8.2 Signage. When provided, single-user toilets shall include a door-mounted geometric symbol, as identified in Section 11B-703.7.2.6.3, Unisex toilet and bathing facilities and wall signage designating use for patients, staff or public. When existing toilet rooms are not compliant with Section 11B-603, Toilet and bathing rooms, directional signage in compliance with Section 11B-216.8, Toilet rooms and bathing rooms, shall also be provided.

  Exception: Patient toilet rooms accessed directly from patient bedrooms are not required to include signage.

  1224.4.5 Outpatient waiting rooms. Waiting rooms for outpatients shall provide a seating area and space for wheelchairs and have public corridor access. Public toilets, drinking fountains and telephones shall be readily accessible.

  Note: One waiting area may serve more than one department or service.

  1224.4.5.1 Outpatient access. Outpatient access to services shall not traverse a nursing unit.

  1224.4.6 Miscellaneous requirements.

  1224.4.6.1 Station outlets. Station outlets for oxygen, vacuum and medical air shall comply with Table 1224.4.6.1.

  1224.4.6.2 Gas and vacuum systems. The design, installation and testing of medical gas and vacuum systems shall conform to Table 1224.4.6.1 and NFPA 99.

  1224.4.6.3 Hyperbaric facilities. The design and construction of hyperbaric facilities shall conform to NFPA 99; Health Care Facil- ities and Section 1224.39.5.