Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Bottled Water
Section 445A.576 - Lavatories

1. The operator shall provide a lavatory which is located within or immediately adjacent to all toilet rooms. In each plant which is constructed or extensively altered after October 14, 1982, a lavatory must also be located within the processing area. The lavatories must be adequate in size and number and located so as to permit convenient and expeditious use by all employees.

2. Every lavatory must be provided with hot and cold or warm running water. Where hot and cold running water is provided, there must also be a mixing valve or combination faucet in any lavatory constructed after October 14, 1982. A sign which reminds employees to wash their hands must be posted near each lavatory.

3. The operator shall provide an adequate supply of hand soap or detergent for each lavatory. The operator shall provide an adequate supply of sanitary towels or an approved hand-drying device, which must be located near the lavatory. The use of common towels is prohibited. Where disposable towels are provided, waste receptacles must be located nearby.

4. The operator shall keep each lavatory, soap dispenser, hand-drying device and other components of the hand-washing facility clean and in good repair.