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34 Pa. Code § 41.103. Water closets.

§ 41.103. Water closets.

 (a)  Number to be provided. Water closets shall be provided for each sex according to the following table:

Number of PersonsNumber of Closets
1—151
16—302
31—503

 (b)  Additional number. For each 25 employes, at least one additional water closet shall be provided.

 (c)  Location. Any water closet installed after May 5, 1921, shall be located in a compartment in a toilet room.

 (d)  Prohibited types. The installation of pan, plunger, washout, faucet and long-hopper water closets shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to approved forms of frostproof or floor-type closets.

 (e)  Seats. Water closets, except those of integral type, shall have an open front seat made of substantial material. If absorbent material is used, the seat shall be finished with varnish or other substance to make it impervious to moisture.

 (f)  Flushing-rim bowls. Water closets shall have flushing-rim bowls.

 (g)  Construction. Each trough water closet shall be of smooth material, impervious to moisture. The installation of cast iron, galvanized iron, sheet metal or steel trough water closets shall be prohibited, unless approved by the Department.

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  41.192 (relating to water closets).


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