Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a)
Fixture design. Fixtures at dressing and sanitary facilities shall be designed
so that the fixtures are readily cleanable.
(b) Fixture installation. Fixtures at
dressing and sanitary facilities shall be installed in accordance with local
plumbing codes and shall be properly protected by backflow connection
prevention devices.
(c) Cleaning.
Dressing and sanitary facilities shall be cleaned as necessary to maintain
sanitary conditions at all times.
(d) Ventilation. Adequate ventilation shall
be provided in dressing and sanitary facilities to prevent objectionable
odors.
(e) Dressing and sanitary
facilities at lagoons open to the general public.
(1) Separate men's and women's dressing and
sanitary facilities shall be provided. The rooms shall be well lit, drained,
ventilated, and of good construction, using impervious materials. The
facilities shall be developed and planned so that good sanitation will be
maintained throughout the building at all times. An appropriate number of
dressing rooms that can accommodate a family are allowed.
(2) Partitions between portions of the
dressing room area, screen partitions, shower, toilet, and dressing room booths
shall be of durable material not subject to damage by water and shall be
designed so that a waterway is provided between partitions and floor to permit
thorough cleaning of the walls and floor areas with hoses and brooms.
(3) Floors shall have slip-resistant surfaces
and shall be sufficiently smooth to ensure ease in cleaning. Floor drains shall
be provided, and floors shall be sloped a minimum of 1/4-inch per foot toward
the drains to ensure positive drainage.
(4) An adequate number of hose bibs and a
hose of adequate length shall be provided for washing down all areas of the
dressing facility interior. Adequate cross-connection control devices, approved
by TCEQ or the local regulatory authority, shall be provided. When not in use,
hoses shall be stored in such a manner to prevent a trip hazard.
(f) Lavatories, showers, and
toilets at lagoons open to the general public constructed on or after the
effective date of this subchapter shall comply with the following.
(1) Lavatory, shower, and toilet facilities
shall be located to encourage use of the sanitary facilities by users of the
lagoon as follows:
(A) at points of main
entry into the enclosure;
(B)
within 200 feet of entry or exit into the swimming area; and
(C) no more than 500 feet from entry or exit
into the non-swimming area.
(2) The required fixture schedule for lagoons
open to the general public is contained in the following table:
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(3)
Cleansing showers and lavatories shall be provided with hot and cold running
water.
(4) The number of total
fixtures required at the lagoon can be distributed between required sanitary
facilities within the enclosure of the lagoon.
(g) Lavatories, showers, and toilets at
lagoons serving apartments, Home Owners Associations (HOAs), condominiums,
hotels or motels, or other mixed-use, privately owned developments shall comply
with the following.
(1) Lavatories, showers,
and toilets shall be located to encourage use of the sanitary facilities by
users of the lagoon as follows:
(A) within
200 feet of entry or exit into the swimming areas of the lagoon; and
(B) no more than 500 feet from entry or exit
into the non-swimming areas of the lagoon.
(2) The required fixture schedule for lagoons
at apartments, HOAs, condominiums, hotels or motels, or other mixed-use
privately owned developments are contained in the following table:
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Graphic
(3)
Lavatories, showers, and toilets in apartments, HOAs, condominiums, hotels or
motels, or other mixed-use privately owned developments sharing use or
ownership of the lagoon may count their public-use sanitary facilities toward
the required number of fixtures if in compliance with paragraph (2) of this
subsection.
(4) When sanitary
facilities are located within an apartment, HOA, condominium, hotel or motel,
or other mixed-use privately owned development sharing use or ownership of the
lagoon, a sign shall be posted at each entry or exit in letters at least three
inches in height stating the location of the nearest available restroom
facility.
(h) Additional
requirements for all sanitary facilities:
(1)
Soap dispensers with liquid or powdered soap shall be provided at each
lavatory. The dispenser shall be metal or plastic, with no glass
permitted.
(2) When provided,
mirrors shall be shatter resistant.
(3) Toilet paper holders and toilet paper
shall be provided at each toilet.
(4) Covered waste receptacles shall be
provided in toilet or dressing room areas.
(5) Single-use hand drying towels or hand
drying devices shall be provided near the lavatory.
