16 Del. Admin. Code § 4457-14.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4457-14.0 - Toilet Facilities

14.1 Toilet Installation.

14.1.1 Toilet facilities shall be installed according to law, shall be adequate and conveniently located, and shall be accessible to the employees at all times. Applicable laws include the "State of Delaware Regulations Governing a Detailed Plumbing Code", and specific county/city building and plumbing codes. These facilities shall contain or be located adjacent to adequate handwashing facilities.

14.2 Toilet Fixtures.

14.2.1 Toilets and urinals shall be designed to be easily cleanable.

14.3 Toilet Rooms.

14.3.1 The walls, ceilings and floors of these facilities shall be of a material that is easy to clean. These rooms and their fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

14.3.2 Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed, properly ventilated, and shall have tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Windows, when provided in rest rooms and capable of being opened, shall be equipped with screens in good repair. Toilet room doors shall not be left open except during cleaning or maintenance, nor shall they open directly into the manufacturing, processing or packaging areas. If vestibules are provided, they shall be kept clean and in good repair.

14.3.3 Each toilet shall be furnished with toilet tissue at all times.

14.3.4 Signs shall be posted requiring employees to wash hands with soap or detergent before returning to work.

14.4 Handwashing Facilities.

14.4.1 Handwashing facilities shall have hot and cold running water, hand-cleaning soaps or detergents, and sanitary paper towels or other approved sanitary hand-drying device. If provided, mechanical hand dryers shall be maintained in good repair. Adequate trash receptacles with covers shall be provided for disposal of waste.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4457-14.0