Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-200 - Sanitation and Safety of Schools
Section R392-200-14 - Handwashing Sinks

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 392-200-14

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

The governing body shall ensure that:

(1) a handwashing sink is placed in or immediately adjacent to each toilet facility;

(2) a handwashing sink is located in or conveniently adjacent to at least the following instruction areas:

(a) elementary classrooms;

(b) life skills classrooms;

(c) art classrooms, except digital media;

(d) chemistry labs;

(e) biology labs;

(f) auto shops;

(g) wood and metal shops;

(h) drama set building areas;

(i) any location where an individual is required to handle a liquid that may burn, irritate, or otherwise harm the skin;

(j) any location where an individual changes a diaper, as specified in Section R392-200-22; and

(k) any location where an individual is required to handle plants or animals.

(3) water provided at a handwashing sink is tempered to or adjustable to a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit;

(4) each handwashing sink is installed at a height appropriate to the individuals who use it;

(5) each handwashing sink is provided with:

(a) hot and cold water; and

(b) a faucet that utilizes a mixing valve or a combination faucet;

(6) each self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet in use is designed to provide a flow of water for a sufficient length of time to rinse both hands;

(7) each handwashing sink and any related fixture is kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(8) hand cleaning soap or detergent is provided at a convenient location near each handwashing sink;

(9) one of the following approved hand drying provisions is conveniently located near each handwashing sink:

(a) disposable paper towels that are:
(i) in a protective dispenser; and

(ii) dispensed one towel at a time;

(b) a forced-air mechanical hand-drying device that provides heated air; or

(c) cloth towels if a towel or segment of a roll cloth towel is:
(i) provided to each person; and

(ii) laundered after use;

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