Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3627

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025
Section R. 325.3627 - Toilet facilities

Rule 27.

(1) A toilet shall be constructed, located, and maintained so as to prevent a nuisance or public health hazard and to afford privacy.
(2) A toilet or privy seat shall be provided in the ratio of at least 1 unit for each 15 individuals it serves.
(3) A urinal that is constructed of nonabsorbent material may be substituted for a man's toilet seat on the basis of not less than 24 inches of trough-type urinal for 1 toilet seat for a maximum of 1/3 of the required toilet seats.
(4) A separate toilet facility for each sex shall be provided, except in single-family shelters. Where more than 2 toilets are required, the additional toilets may be unisex. Toilets that serve the same sex shall be separated with a partition that is not less than 54 inches high and not less than 6 inches or more than 12 inches off the floor. Toilet facilities for each sex in the same building shall be separated by a solid wall from the floor to the ceiling or roof and shall be plainly designated "Men," "Women," or "unisex."
(5) A common-use toilet or privy shall be in a well-lighted area and shall be ventilated, clean, and sanitary.
(6) A toilet facility shall be located within 200 feet of the shelter it serves. A privy shall not be located closer than 50 feet from a shelter or facility where food is prepared or served.
(7) A privy structure and pit shall be fly-tight. A privy pit shall have an adequate capacity for the required seats.
(8) A toilet seat shall be impervious and maintained in a clean condition.
(9) Portable toilets shall be pumped at least once per week.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3627

1989 AACS