§ 167.39 Bathhouses.
RCNY § 167.39
(a)Materials. Floors of the facility shall be of smooth-finished material with non-slip surfaces, impervious to moisture, cleanable and sloped at least one-fourth inch per foot to drains. Carpeting shall not be permitted in shower and toilet areas or other areas receiving bathers. Junctions between walls and floors shall be coved. Walls and partitions shall be of smooth, impervious materials, free from cracks or open joints. Partitions between dressing cubicles shall maintain at least 10 inches of open space from the floor or shall be placed on continuous raised masonry or concrete bases at least four inches high or on legs with bottom of locker at least 10 inches above the floor.
(b)Toilets, Washbasins and Showers. All bathing beach facilities shall be provided with an adequate number of toilets and handwashing facilities.
(1)A facility shall provide properly lighted, ventilated and maintained toilets and handwashing sinks and an adequate number of showers or a dressing facility containing toilets and showers.
(2)Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for each sex. All toilet facilities shall be provided with soap, paper towels or electrical hand drying units, and covered waste receptacles. Suitable sanitary napkin receptacles shall be provided in toilet facilities used by females.
(3)Where showers are provided, they shall be supplied with water at a temperature of at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit and no more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit at a rate of at least 1.5 gallons per minute per showerhead. Thermostatic, tempering or mixing valves shall be kept in good operation to prevent scalding of bathers.
(c)Drinking Water Fountains. Where drinking fountains are provided, at least one drinking fountain for each 500 feet distance or for every 1,000 users shall be provided.
(d)Suits and Towels. Where swimming suits and/or towels are provided, these items shall be properly stored and sanitized.
(e)Lockers. Lockers, where provided, shall be constructed on solid masonry or concrete bases at least four inches high or on legs with bottom of lockers 10 inches above the floor. Lockers shall be vented.
