D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E400

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 25-E400 - FACILITY MAINTENANCE - TOILETS AND URINALS, CLEANABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND LOCATION, AND RESTRICTIONS [(Critical Section)]
400.1

Each barber, cosmetology, or personal grooming facility shall provide toilet facilities (restrooms) for personnel and customers, in accordance with the most recent versions of the District of Columbia Construction Codes, as specified in § 102.1(g)(3).

400.2

Toilet facilities shall be conveniently located and accessible to personnel and staff during all hours of operation. Toilet facilities are deemed conveniently located and accessible if they are accessible during working hours without going outside the building.

400.3

Licensees shall, at a minimum:

(a) Maintain the toilet facilities in a sanitary condition that is clean and free of solid waste and litter;
(b) Keep the facilities in good repair at all times; and
(c) Single occupancy toilet facilities shall be provided with tight-fitting, self self-closing doors, and locking doors.
400.4

Toilet facilities provided by the management of a shopping mall that are located outside of barber, cosmetology, or personal grooming facilities and that do not open directly into a barber, cosmetology, or personal grooming facility do not have to be completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, and locking doors, as specified in § 400.3.

400.5

Toilet paper holder, adequate supply of toilet tissue, and a waste receptacle shall be provided in each stall of a multiple-stall toilet room, and in every single-stall toilet room. A covered waste receptacle for feminine hygienic products shall be provided in each toilet stall designated for female customers and personnel.

400.6

Toilet facility (restroom) doors shall be kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.

400.7

At no time shall consumers or personnel enter toilet facilities (restrooms), or areas designated for personnel during routine cleaning or maintenance emergency.

400.8

A sign or poster that notifies users to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks.

400.9

Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks shall be conveniently equipped with soap dispensers that contain a supply of hand cleaning liquid or powdered soap. The dispensing unit shall be made of metal or plastic, glass materials and reusable cake soap are prohibited.

400.10

A handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks that is provided with disposable paper towels shall be provided with a waste receptacle.

400.11

A sink used for cosmetic preparation, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, shall not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink as specified in § 400.8, 400.9, and 400.10.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E400

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13026 (12/10/2021)