New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter I - State Sanitary Code
Part 6 - Swimming Pools, Bathing Beaches And Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds
Subpart 6-1 - Swimming Pools
Operation, Supervision and Maintenance
Section 6-1.15 - Bathhouse and toilet facilities

Universal Citation: 10 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 6-1.15

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) General. Toilet facilities and lavatories shall be provided at a swimming pool, except when such facilities are available within 300 feet of the pool or within one floor level above or below the swimming pool area.

(b) Walls and floors of the bathhouse shall be kept clean and free from cracks or open joints. The floors shall be well drained.

(c) All fixtures within the bathhouse shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

(d) All toilet facilities and dressing rooms shall be ventilated and maintained.

(e) Showers, when provided, shall be supplied with water at a temperature of at least 90° F and no more than 110° F at a rate of at least 1.5 gallons per minute per shower head. Thermostatic, tempering or mixing valves shall be kept in good operation to prevent scalding of the users. Shower curtains shall be kept clean. Soap shall be provided.

(f) All lavatories shall be provided with soap, paper towels or electrical hand-drying units, and covered waste receptacles. Suitable sanitary napkin receptacles shall be provided in toilet facilities used by females.

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