SECTION 265.172. Dressing and Sanitary Facilities

(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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(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §265.172 adopted to be effective March 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 1024