La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XII-371

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section XII-371 - Public Drinking Fountains [formerly paragraph 12:023-1]

A. All public drinking fountains shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC). Drinking fountains and coolers shall be constructed of lead free materials as specified in §335. B of this Part.

B. [formerly paragraph 12:023-2] Water fountains and coolers shall be so constructed that the ice or other refrigerant used for cooling cannot come in contact with the water.

C. [formerly paragraph 12:023-3] Where water coolers or supply tanks used for drinking water are not directly connected to the source of supply, arrangements for filling the containers shall be such as to prevent contamination of the water.

D. [formerly paragraph 12:023-4] The use of a common drinking cup is prohibited.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XII-371

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1328 (June 2002), amended LR 38:2795 (November 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.A(7)(8) and 40:5(5)(6).