Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 6400.82 - Bathrooms(a) There shall be at least one toilet for every four individuals for homes opened on or after March 15, 1982. There shall be at least one toilet for every six individuals for homes opened on or before March 14, 1982.(b) There shall be at least one bathtub or shower for every four individuals for homes opened on or after March 15, 1982. There shall be at least one bathtub or shower for every six individuals for homes opened on or before March 14, 1982.(c) For homes serving one or more individuals who have physical disabilities, at least one sink, one toilet and one tub or shower shall be adapted so that individuals who have physical disabilities have easy access and use.(d) Privacy shall be provided for toilets, showers and bathtubs by partitions or doors. Curtains are acceptable dividers if the bathroom is used only by one sex or only by individuals 9 years of age or younger.(e) Bathtubs and showers shall have a nonslip surface or mat.(f) Each bathroom and toilet area that is used shall have a sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels and trash receptacle.(g) An individual washcloth, bath towel and toothbrush shall be provided for each individual.The provisions of this § 6400.82 amended through January 22, 1982, effective 3/1/1982, 12 Pa.B. 384; amended August 9, 1991, effective 11/8/1991, 21 Pa.B. 3595.