Last updated 10-21-2006

760-1414 Toilet Facilities

These are from Food establishment regulations.
Two points that should be considered at some time: self-closing doors and not opening directly into the workstation area.

1. Each body art establishment shall be provided with adequate, conveniently located and properly installed toilet facilities for its employees and patrons and must be accessible at all times of operation.

2. Toilet fixtures shall be of sanitary design, easily cleanable and installed in accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

3. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight fitting, self-closing doors.  Toilet facilties shall not open directly into the workstation area.

4. In the absence of an operable window, the toilet room shall be provided with adequate mechanical ventilation vented to the exterior through a wall or ceiling in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and the Board of Fire Underwriters.

5. Toilet facilities, including the toilet room and fixtures, shall be kept clean, sanitary, in good repair and free from objectionable odors.

a. An adequate supply of toilet tissue shall be provided at each toilet at all times.
b. Easily cleanable, covered receptacles shall be provided for waste paper and other refuse.
c. Employees hand washing signs shall be posted in each toilet room area.

6. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided in toilet rooms. These facilities must be equipped with hot and cold running water, dispensed with a mixing faucet, hand cleansing liquid or powdered soap in suitable labeled dispensers, single-use towels in an enclosed dispenser.

These are personal views and opinions of Wes Wood and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Unimax Supply Co Inc.
Copyright 2006