S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.2600.2605

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-17.2600.2605 - Baths and Restrooms

A. A facility shall have an appropriate number of restrooms to accommodate residents, staff, and visitors. A facility shall have one (1) toilet for each (4) four licensed beds or fraction thereof and one (1) bathtub or shower for each (12) twelve licensed beds or fraction thereof.

B. A facility shall have accessible restrooms during all operating hours.

C. A facility shall equip all restrooms with at least one (1) toilet fixture, toilet paper installed in a holder, a lavatory supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid or granulated soap, single-use disposable paper towels or electric air dryer, and a covered waste receptacle. A facility shall provide soap, bath towels, and washcloths to each resident as needed. A facility shall not store bath linens assigned to specific residents in centrally located restrooms.

EXCEPTION: A facility may store bath linens assigned to specific residents that are for immediate use in a single occupancy (one (1) resident) restroom or a restroom shared by occupants of adjoining rooms, for a maximum of six (6) residents. A facility shall implement a method that distinguishes linen assignment and discourages common usage. (II)

D. A facility shall have approved grab bars securely fastened on all toilet fixtures used by residents.

E. A facility shall provide privacy at toilet fixtures and urinals.

F. A facility shall provide restrooms for persons with disabilities in compliance with provisions of the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire Marshal.

G. A facility shall completely cover all restroom floors with an approved, nonabsorbent covering. A facility shall have restroom walls with nonabsorbent, washable surfaces to the highest level of splash.

H. A facility shall provide grab bars on at least one (1) side of every toilet.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.2600.2605

Renumbered from 61-17.2800.2805 State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.