5705.5.1. Dispenser design and operation.
FC § 5705.5.1
Except as otherwise provided in FC 5705.5.4, all dispensers installed or placed for use on the premises, including wall-mounted, floor-mounted or tabletop dispensers, shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Dispensers shall be of the nonaerosol type.
2.The maximum capacity of each dispenser shall be 68 fluid ounces (2.0 L).
3.The maximum alcohol content shall not exceed 95 percent by volume.
4.Dispensers shall either be disposable or designed to be refilled with a sealed refill.
5.Dispensers shall not be installed or placed directly adjacent to, above or below any electrical receptacle, switch, appliance, device or other ignition source.
6.Dispensers shall not release their contents except when the dispenser is manually activated. Dispensers manually activated by touch-free devices shall comply with the following requirements: 6.1. The dispensing mechanism shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions each time a new re ll is installed. 6.2. Dispensers shall be designed to minimize accidental or malicious activations of the dispensing device and shall have the following safety features: 6.2.1. The dispenser shall activate only when an object is placed within four inches of the sensing device. 6.2.2. The dispenser shall not dispense more than the amount required for hand hygiene consistent with United States Food and Drug Administration labeling regulations. 6.2.3. An object placed within the activation zone and left in place will cause only one activation.
