Section 325.51136. Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities.

 (1)    Laundry,  handwashing,  and  bathing  facilities  shall   be provided in the following ratio:

(a)     Handwash basin per family shelter or per 6 persons in shared facilities.

(b)     Shower head for every 10 persons.

(c)     Laundry tray or tub for every 30 persons.

(d)    Slop sink in each building used for laundry, handwashing, and bathing.

(2)       Floors shall be of smooth finish but not slippery materials; they shall be impervious to moisture. Floor drains shall be provided in all shower baths, shower rooms, or laundry rooms  to remove  waste   water  and facilitate cleaning.  All junctions of the curbing and the floor shall be coved. The walls and partitions of shower rooms  shall  be  smooth  and impervious to the height of splash.

(3)       An adequate supply of hot and cold running water   shall   be    provided for bathing and laundry purposes. Facilities for heating water shall be provided.

(4)         Every  service  building   shall  be  provided  with     equipment       capable     of maintaining a temperature of at least 70oF during cold weather.

(5)     Facilities for drying clothes shall be provided.

(6)     All service buildings shall be kept clean.

History: 2008 AACS.