Section 787.17 - Water Supply and Plumbing(a) Where water for human consumption is from an independent source, it shall be subjected to bacteriological analysis by the local health Department or a licensed commercial laboratory at least every three months. A copy of the most recent laboratory report shall be available for inspection.(b) Plumbing, drainage facilities, and drinking water supplies shall be maintained in compliance with Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Basic Plumbing Requirements.(c) Vacuum breakers shall be maintained in operating condition where required by Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.(d) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by clients to attain a hot water temperature in compliance with Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.(e) Minimum hot water temperature shall be maintained at the final rinse section of dishwashing facilities as required by Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, unless alternate methods are approved by the Department.(f) Taps delivering water at or above the state temperatures shall be in compliance with requirements specified in Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations. Special precautions shall be taken to prevent the scalding of clients.(g) Grab bars, readily accessible to clients, shall be maintained at each toilet, bathtub and shower used by clients.(h) Toilet, handwashing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in operating condition and in the number and types specified in construction requirements in effect at the time the building or unit was constructed. Those handwashing facilities listed in Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, shall not be equipped with aerators.(i) If the mental health rehabilitation center accepts physically handicapped clients, the water closets, bathing and toileting appliances shall be equipped for use by the physically handicapped.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 787.17
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 784.51 to new section 787.17 filed 8-21-97; operative 8-21-97 (Register 97, No. 34). Note: Authority cited: Sections 5675 and 5768, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 3 of Chapter 678 of the Statutes of 1994. Reference: Sections 5675 and 5768, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 784.51 to new section 787.17 filed 8-21-97; operative 8-21-97 (Register 97, No. 34).