Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.3
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024
Rule 875-29.3 - [Effective 1/15/2025] Toilets-requirements(1)General.a. Where running water and sewer or septic tank connections are reasonably available, flush-type toilets and urinals will be maintained.b. Chemical toilets or privies may be used where it is impractical to install inside toilet or urinal facilities.c. No privy, urinal, cesspool, septic tank or other receptacle for human excrement will be constructed, maintained or used, except those maintained on moving equipment, which directly or indirectly drains or discharges over, into or upon the surface of the grounds, or into the waters of the state, either directly or indirectly, unless the contents of such urinal, cesspool, septic tank or receptacle for human excrement are subjected to some recognized sterilization treatment approved by the department of health and human services.(2)Water closets.a. Every flush toilet will have a rim flush bowl or be so constructed as to prevent the accumulation of fecal matter on the bowl. The bowl will be constructed of smooth-finished material impervious to moisture.b. Every such bowl will be so installed that the surroundings and floor space can be easily cleaned.c. No pan, plunger or wash-out water closets are permitted, except that pan or double-pan types are permitted for running facilities.d. Every flush toilet will have a separate hinged seat made of a material, other than metal, that does not absorb moisture or that will be finished with substances resistant to moisture.(3)Urinals.a. Every urinal will be made of smooth-finished material impervious to moisture.b. Every urinal will be located within a toilet room.c. Twenty-four inches of trough urinal will be equivalent to an individual urinal.d. Wherever a slab urinal is installed, the floor, for a distance of not less than 24 inches in front of the urinal, will be sloped toward the urinal drain with adequate splash guards.e. Every urinal will be flushed from a water-supplied tank or through valve, and flush valves will be installed with an approved backflow preventer. Every such tank will furnish an adequate quantity of water for each discharge for every fixture. In place of such discharge from a tank or flush valve, water may be allowed to run continuously over slab or trough urinals.f. Clear floor space allowed for each urinal or its equivalent will be not less than two feet in width; adequate passage will be allowed.(4)Chemical toilets. All chemical toilets installed will be of a type approved by the division of labor services. Containers will be charged with chemical solution of proper strength, and their contents will be agitated daily with proper devices provided for that purpose. When containers are more than two-thirds full, the contents will be disposed of in an approved manner, such as by burial or into a public sewer system. The stacks connecting the seats with the containers will be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep them in a clean and sanitary condition.(5)Incinerator toilets.a. All incinerator toilets used on railroad equipment must be of a type approved by the division of labor services.b. The installation and method of venting must be approved by the division of labor services.c. Clear and concise instructions must be provided by the railroad company to ensure that the units are operated correctly.(6)Privies.a. All privies will be located so as to avoid contaminating any water of the state.b. A suitable approach, such as concrete, gravel or cinder walk, will be provided.c. Privies will be constructed and maintained insect- and rodent-proof.d. Every privy will be provided with a door, and such door will be self-closing.e. The lids over the seats will be so constructed as to fall into a closed position when the seat is not occupied.f. The pit or vault will be ventilated to the outside air by means of a stack protected at its outlet and by screens.g. Individual seats will be provided in accordance with the ratio hereinafter set forth.(7)Toilet rooms-specifications for.a.Separation.(1) No toilet room will have direct communication with any room in which unwrapped food products are prepared, stored, handled or sold unless separated from said room by a self-closing door maintained in operating condition.(2) Separate toilet facilities will be provided for each sex.(3) There will be no direct connection between toilet rooms for men and women. Each will have a separate entrance, and each door leading thereto will have an automatic closing device maintained in operating condition.b.Compartments. Each water closet in toilet rooms containing more than one water closet, or water closets, together with one or more urinals, will be in an individual compartment.c.Ventilation. Every toilet room will be adequately ventilated.d.Lighting. All toilet facilities will be well-lit during working hours.e.Heating. Except privies, every toilet room will be kept adequately heated.f.Screens. All windows, ventilators and other openings will be screened to prevent the entrance of insects. Toilet rooms will be kept free of insects and vermin.(8)Toilets-number required-general.a. Adequate toilet facilities will be provided for all employees. Such facilities will be conveniently located and accessible and will be maintained in a usable and sanitary condition.b. The following table will be used as a guide in determining the adequacy of toilet facilities. Number of Employees | Minimum Number of Facilities |
1 to 10 persons | 1 toilet |
11 to 24 persons | 2 toilets |
25 to 49 persons | 3 toilets |
50 to 74 persons | 4 toilets |
75 to 100 persons | 5 toilets |
Over 100 | 1 toilet for each additional 30 persons |
c. Whenever urinals are provided, one urinal may be substituted for one toilet, provided the number of toilets will not be reduced to less than two-thirds of the number shown in the foregoing table.(9)Toilets-supplies.a.Toilet paper. An adequate supply of toilet paper with holder will be supplied by the employer for each toilet.b.Sanitary napkins. In all toilet rooms used by women, the company will permit the installation of dispensing machines for sanitary napkins.(10)Toilets-location of and type.a. Appropriate toilets will be provided on the following facilities: (1) All locomotives, except when used in yard service or as unmanned auxiliary units.(2) Baggage and express cars where employees are required to work en route.(6) All stations or depots.(7) All freight, baggage and express offices (located on railroad property).(8) All engine houses and shops.(9) All bunk or section houses and section headquarters.(10) Lunchrooms located on railroad property.(11) All maintenance-of-way camps.(12) Crossing watchman locations, where practicable, and where such facilities are not otherwise readily and conveniently located.(13) All office work areas.Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-29.3
Adopted by IAB December 11, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 11, effective 1/15/2025