Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 41 - SANITATION
Subchapter A - INDUSTRIAL SANITATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS
Section 41.103 - Water closets

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 41.103

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) Number to be provided. Water closets shall be provided for each sex according to the following table:

Number of PersonsNumber of Closets
1-151
16-302
31-503

(b) Additional number. For each 25 employes, at least one additional water closet shall be provided.

(c) Location. Any water closet installed after May 5, 1921, shall be located in a compartment in a toilet room.

(d) Prohibited types. The installation of pan, plunger, washout, faucet and long-hopper water closets shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to approved forms of frostproof or floor-type closets.

(e) Seats. Water closets, except those of integral type, shall have an open front seat made of substantial material. If absorbent material is used, the seat shall be finished with varnish or other substance to make it impervious to moisture.

(f) Flushing-rim bowls. Water closets shall have flushing-rim bowls.

(g) Construction. Each trough water closet shall be of smooth material, impervious to moisture. The installation of cast iron, galvanized iron, sheet metal or steel trough water closets shall be prohibited, unless approved by the Department.

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 41.192 (relating to water closets).

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