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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20  

Employees' Benefits

 

Chapter V  

Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor

 

 

Part 654  

Special Responsibilities of the Employment Service System

 

 

 

Subpart E  

Housing for Agricultural Workers


20 CFR 654.411 - Toilets.

  • Section Number: 654.411
  • Section Name: Toilets.

    (a) Toilets shall be constructed, located and maintained so as to 

prevent any nuisance or public health hazard.

    (b) Water closets or privy seats for each sex shall be in the ratio 

of not less than one such unit for each 15 occupants, with a minimum of 

one unit for each sex in common use facilities.

    (c) Urinals, constructed of nonabsorbent materials, may be 

substituted for men's toilet seats on the basis of one urinal or 24 

inches of trough-type urinal for one toilet seat up to a maximum of one-

third of the required toilet seats.

    (d) Except in individual family units, separate toilet 

accommodations for men and women shall be provided. If toilet facilities 

for men and women are in the same building, they shall be separated by a 

solid wall from floor to roof or ceiling. Toilets shall be distinctly 

marked ``men'' and ``women'' in English and in the native language of 

the persons expected to occupy the housing.

    (e) Where common use toilet facilities are provided, an adequate and 

accessible supply of toilet tissue, with holders, shall be furnished.

    (f) Common use toilets and privies shall be well lighted and 

ventilated and shall be clean and sanitary.

    (g) Toilet facilities shall be located within 200 feet of each 

living unit.

    (h) Privies shall not be located closer than 50 feet from any living 

unit or any facility where food is prepared or served.

    (i) Privy structures and pits shall be fly tight. Privy pits shall 

have adequate capacity for the required seats.
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