R392-200-7. Sanitary Facilities and Controls

  (1) Water Supply.

  (a) The water supply shall meet the requirements of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. All bottled water supplied or sold by the school shall meet the bottled water requirements of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

  (b) The governing body shall notify the local health department as soon as reasonably possible but no longer than four hours after the discovery of a continuing water supply interruption. If the water supply is estimated to be or actually interrupted for four hours or more, the local health officer may require the school to close or have the school provide an alternative source of potable water approved by the local health department.

  (2) Wastewater.

  (a) The governing body shall ensure that all wastewater or water-carried wastes such as water from cleaning garbage cans and dumpsters is disposed of in accordance with rules established by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

  (b) The governing body shall notify the local health department as soon as reasonably possible but no longer than four hours after the discovery of a continuing sewer system interruption. If the sewer system is estimated to be or is actually interrupted for four hours or more the local health officer may require the school to be closed or require the school to provide temporary toilet facilities or an alternate wastewater disposal method approved by the local health department and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

  (3) Plumbing. The governing body shall ensure that plumbing is sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the most restrictive or specific between the plumbing code adopted by the Utah legislature under Section 15A-2-103 and the 2010 Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

  (4) Toilet Rooms.

  (a) Toilet rooms shall be in compliance with the requirements of the most restrictive or specific between the plumbing code adopted by the Utah Legislature under Section 15A-2-103 and the 2010 ADA. With the exception of faculty or staff restrooms, locked toilet rooms are prohibited unless students have access to the number of unlocked toilet rooms as required under the aforementioned plumbing code or the 2010 ADA, whichever is the most stringent or restrictive of the two.

  (b) Self-closing entrance doors shall be provided if privacy is not achieved using shielding to break the line of vision of a person looking into the toilet room from outside the toilet room.

  (c) If a toilet room is designed for use by more than one person at a time, each toilet shall occupy a separate compartment with walls or partitions and a door enclosing the fixture to ensure privacy. The height of the walls or partitions shall allow sufficient light or ventilation therein. The walls or partitions and door shall begin at a height not more than 12 inches from and extend not less than 60 inches above the finished floor surface. A urinal is exempt from the requirements for an enclosure; however, where there are two or more adjacent urinals, there shall be a solid partition installed between adjacent urinals according to the requirements of Plumbing Code.

  (d) In new or extensively remodeled schools, toilet rooms shall be mechanically vented to the outside of the building. A system shall be installed to resupply the air that is exhausted.

  (e) An easily cleanable waste container shall be provided and maintained in each toilet room. At least one conveniently located covered waste receptacles must be provided in toilet rooms used by females nine years and older. Assigned school or contracted personnel shall empty each waste container as often as necessary and at least daily.

  (f) All toilet room fixtures shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair.

  (g) Toilet fixtures shall be provided with a supply of toilet tissue at all times.

  (h) Toilet rooms must be easily accessible and conveniently located for use at all times the school is in session or used for school approved activities, for all school recreational facilities, and for areas utilized for school functions.

  (i) Toilet room walls, floors, and ceilings must be constructed of smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable materials. Assigned school or contracted personnel shall keep toilet room walls, floors, and ceilings clean and maintained in good repair.

  (5) Diaper Changing.

  (a) A school attended by students who require changing of diapers by school or designated personnel must have a designated diaper changing area.

  (b) The diapering area shall not be located in a food preparation or eating area.

  (c) The diapering surface must not be used for any other purpose. The diapering station shall have a solid, smooth, non-absorbent surface kept in good repair.

  (d) Child and student diapering stations shall be designed with a raised edge to prevent a child or student from rolling off or falling.

  (e) A privacy area for individuals older than three years of age requiring diaper change must be provided for diaper changing.

  (f) The governing body shall make sure that the school staff members who perform diapering tasks comply with the following requirements:

  (i) Staff members who prepare or serve food shall not change diapers or assist in toilet training.

  (ii) Staff members shall not diaper children directly on the floor.

  (iii) Staff members shall not leave a child or student unattended on the diapering surface.

  (iv) Staff members shall clean and sanitize diapering surfaces after each use, shall use a sanitizer registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for that purpose and according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall make sure sanitizer containers are properly labeled and stored in the diaper changing area out of the reach of children and students.

  (v) If a disposable covering is used on the diapering surface, a staff member shall properly dispose of the covering after each diaper change.

  (vi) Staff members shall wash their hands with soap and water immediately after changing a diaper, and before commencing other tasks.

  (vii) Staff members shall place soiled disposable diapers in a container that has a leak proof lining and a tight fitting lid, in a leak proof sealed bag and placed in a container with a tight fitting lid, or placed directly in an outdoor garbage container that has a tight fitting lid. Staff shall clean and sanitize on a daily basis the containers where soiled diapers are placed.

  (viii) If cloth diapers are used, staff members shall not rinse them at the school. After a cloth diaper is changed, a staff member shall place the cloth diaper directly into a leak-proof container or into a sealed bag and placed in a container. The container shall be inaccessible to any child and labeled with the child's name. The staff member may also place the diaper into a leak-proof diapering service container.

  (ix) A staff member shall check each child's diaper at least once every two hours and shall change any child's diaper promptly if it is wet or soiled. If a child is napping at the end of a two-hour period, the child's diaper must be checked when the child awakes.

  (x) The governing body shall ensure that diaper changing procedures meeting the requirements of this rule are posted in the diaper changing area.

  (6) Handwashing Sinks.

  (a) Handwashing sinks shall be placed in or immediately adjacent to toilet facilities.

  (b) Handwashing sinks shall be located in or conveniently adjacent to classrooms where normal activities require the students to wash their hands either before or after performing the classroom activities. All elementary classrooms, life skills, art, chemistry, biology, auto shop, wood and metal shop, and drama must have handwashing sinks located in or conveniently adjacent to them. Water provided at these locations must be tempered to or adjustable to a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) and not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius).

  (c) Handwashing sinks must be provided at locations where persons are required to handle any liquids that may burn, irritate, or are otherwise harmful to the skin.

  (d) Handwashing sinks shall be at a height appropriate to the children that use them.

  (e) Handwashing sinks with hot and cold water shall be provided with faucets that utilize a mixing valve or a combination faucet. Any self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for an average of at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

  (f) Hand cleaning soap or detergent must be conveniently provided near each handwashing sink.

  (g) Disposable sanitary towels shall be provided in a protective dispenser that dispenses one towel at a time or a forced-air mechanical hand-drying device providing heated air conveniently located near each handwashing sink. If cloth towels are used for hand drying, a towel or segment of a roll cloth towel that has not been used by another person since it was laundered shall be available for each person.

  (h) Handwashing sinks and all related fixtures shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair.

  (7) Shower Facilities.

  (a) Shower Construction.

  (i) Showers for classes in physical education shall be provided if students are required to change clothes. Each shower must be provided with hot and cold water utilizing a mixing valve or combination faucet. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of water temperature controls to ensure the safety of the student. A non-skid surface must be installed on shower floors and adjacent floor areas. Shower room walls and ceilings shall be constructed with light colored, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable materials.

  (ii) At least one shower head shall be provided for each 15 students utilizing any adjacent dressing area at any one time. A supply of liquid soap for showering must be provided.

  (iii) At least two privacy showers must be provided for schools constructed after January 1, 2012.

  (iv) A dressing room area with non-skid floors and floor drains shall be provided adjacent to shower facilities. Showers shall be constructed to prevent water flow into the drying and dressing room area. Hard surfaced or materials that cannot absorb water must be used for floors, benches, and other furniture in dressing rooms.

  (v) The shower area dressing room shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside of the building and a system to resupply the air that is exhausted must be installed.

  (vi) Toilet rooms and towel racks shall be located convenient to shower and dressing rooms.

  (b) Shower Room Cleaning and Maintenance.

  Shower rooms, dressing rooms, and adjacent areas shall be kept clean and free of clutter. Shower room walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. Shower floors shall be cleaned and disinfected daily after school activity use.

  (c) Shower Supplies.

  If students are provided with towels, the towels shall be laundered at least weekly and shall not be shared with another student.

  (8) Drinking Fountains.

  (a) Drinking fountains shall provide a water stream of at least a 2 inch arch into the basin.

  (b) Fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair.

  (c) Drinking fountains are prohibited in areas where contamination from human wastes or toxic or hazardous materials is likely to occur, including toilet rooms and laboratories.

  (d) Drinking fountains shall be installed so the height of the drinking fountain is at the drinking level convenient to students utilizing the drinking fountain.

  (e) Drinking fountains shall be conveniently located and easily accessible for all recreational facilities and areas utilized for school functions.

  (f) Single service and multi use cups provided by the school must meet the requirements of R392-100.

  (9) Swimming Pools.

  Swimming pools at school facilities must be constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with R392-302.

  (10) Waste Collection, Storage and Disposal.

  (a) Waste containers shall be provided in each classroom.

  (b) For shops, chemistry labs, and similar areas, separate waste containers shall also be provided for each type of waste material not allowed to be disposed with regular municipal waste.

  (c) Solid wastes shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insect-resistant and rodent-resistant containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids.

  (d) A sufficient number and size of containers must be provided to hold all the garbage, refuse, and other waste accumulated between the times when the containers are emptied.

  (e) The governing body shall direct school personnel to clean and repair or replace all waste containers at a frequency that will prevent odors and prevent insect and rodent attraction. Hot water at a minimum of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) and detergent or steam must be provided for washing waste containers. Liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations shall be disposed of as sewage and shall not be allowed to enter any storm drain.

  (f) Storage.

  (i) Waste materials stored on the premises must be located to minimize access to insects, rodents, and other animals and not cause a nuisance. Outside storage of unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material that contains no garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers, if such material is protected in an enclosure or baled.

  (ii) Tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers shall be provided on waste containers, refuse bins, compactors, and compactor systems. The lids, doors, or covers shall be kept closed except when emptying or filling. Containers, refuse bins, compactors, and compactor systems used by the school shall be easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Containers designed with drains shall have drain plugs in place except during cleaning.

  (iii) If waste storage rooms are used, the rooms shall have walls, floors, and ceilings constructed with easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, washable materials that are clean and in good repair. The doors of storage rooms shall be fitted to reduce the entrance of rodents and insects.

  (iv) Outside storage areas or enclosures shall be constructed of easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. Outside waste containers, refuse bins and compactor systems shall be stored on or above a smooth surface of cleanable material, such as concrete or asphalt, that is kept clean and maintained in good repair.

  (g) Disposal.

  (i) Waste shall be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and minimize the harborage of insects or rodents.

  (ii) The disposal of all waste shall comply with all Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste rules and local health department regulations.

  (11) Hazardous Wastes.

  All hazardous and regulated waste disposal shall comply with the Utah waste management rules and applicable local regulations.

  (12) Pest Management.

  (a) The governing body shall minimize in school buildings or on school grounds the presence of pests that are vectors for disease, carry allergens that are likely to affect individuals with allergies or respiratory problems, or may sting or bite causing mild to serious reactions in some individuals.

  (b) The governing body shall adopt integrated pest management (IPM) practices and principles to prevent unacceptable levels of pest activity with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.

  (c) The governing body shall have a written integrated pest management plan written by the governing body or provided by the contracted pest management contractor whether IPM is implemented as an internal process or contracted to a pest management professional. The plan shall include sections that cover the following topics: an IPM policy statement; IPM implementation and education; pest identification, monitoring procedures, reporting and control practices; approved pesticides; procedures for pesticide use; a policy for the notification of students, parents, and staff; and applicator requirements. Guidance for an IPM plan can be found in publications of the IPM Institute of North America. The Department or the Local Health Officer may require changes in a school's IPM plan if the plan neglects or causes a threat to the health or safety of the occupants of a school.

  (d) The governing body shall use non-chemical management methods whenever possible to provide the desired control. The governing body shall use a full range of control alternatives including: identification and removal or repair of conditions that are conducive to pests; structural repair and sealing; improved sanitation; removal of clutter or harborage; elimination of food sources; exclusionary measures to protect doors, windows and any other opening to the outside against the entrance of insects, rodents, and other animals. A no-action alternative shall also be considered in cases where the pest has no public health or property damage significance.

  (e) If the governing body chooses to not use a contracted pest control contractor, school personnel who apply pesticides shall follow the Utah Dept. of Agriculture pesticide regulation R68-7. The applicator shall apply all products according to the pesticide label directions.