Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
SCHOOLS
Section 444.56854 - Toilets, lavatories and drinking fountains

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.56854

Current through February 27, 2024

1. A minimum number of toilets, lavatories and drinking fountains must be installed in a school as prescribed in the standards for plumbing facilities of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by reference in NAC 444.56816.

2. A toilet and lavatory must be located within 250 feet of each classroom and area used for teaching vocational education and be accessible for use at all times.

3. Toilets must be clean and in good repair. A supply of toilet tissue that is dispensed from a permanently affixed dispenser must be provided at each toilet at all times.

4. Each lavatory must provide hot and cold water that is tempered by a mixing valve or combination faucet. The hot water must be delivered at a maximum temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A faucet that closes automatically, closes slowly or is metered must provide a flow of water for not less than 20 seconds.

5. A supply of soap or detergent for washing hands must be available in each lavatory.

6. A supply of disposable towels designed for a single use or a device that provides heated air for drying hands must be conveniently located near each lavatory.

7. Lavatories must be clean and in good repair.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R177-99, eff. 7-24-2002

NRS 439.200, 444.335

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