§ 167.31 Facility Use and Maintenance.
RCNY § 167.31
(a)All bathing beach facilities shall be properly lighted, ventilated, and maintained and operated in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition at all times. The floors, fixtures, showers, and toilets shall be kept clean, free of dirt and debris, and in good condition. Floors shall be maintained in a slip-resistant condition. A supply of toilet paper shall be provided at each toilet at all times.
(b)Toilet. Toilet and shower facilities shall be provided and maintained at all bathing beaches in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code § 167.39.
(c)Hosing. A minimum length of 50 feet of hosing shall be provided and available within the bathhouse to flush the entire area. Vacuum breakers shall be attached to all hose bibbs.
(d)Lavatories. All lavatories shall be provided with liquid soap in an acceptable dispenser, paper towels or other individual towels or electrical hand-drying units, and a covered waste receptacle. Common use of bar soap or cloth towels shall not be permitted.
(e)Structural Condition. Walls and floors of the bathing beach facility shall be free from cracks or open joints. The floors must be well drained.
(f)Drinking Water. Water supply serving all plumbing fixtures, including drinking fountains, lavatories and showers, shall use the City water supply or shall meet the applicable drinking water quality standards for all sources of water supply in New York state. All facilities shall be provided with drinking water through a drinking fountain or served by disposable single-service drinking cups.
