Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3625 - Bathing, hand-washing, and laundry facilities

Rule 25.

(1) A bathing facility that is supplied with hot and cold or tempered water under pressure shall be provided. The facility shall be clean and sanitary and located within 200 feet of each shelter.

(2) A bathing facility shall contain at least 1 showerhead per 10 individuals. Showerheads shall be spaced not less than 3 feet apart, shall have not less than 9 square feet of floor area per unit, and shall be separated with a partition. A commercial prefabricated shower stall with a floor area of approximately 32 inches by 32 inches is acceptable. Adequate dry dressing space that affords privacy shall be provided. A shower floor shall be constructed of nonabsorbent, nonskid materials and shall be sloped to a properly constructed floor drain. Except in a single-family shelter, a separate shower facility shall be provided for each sex. Where more than 2 showers are required, the additional showers may be unisex. Common-use shower facilities for each sex in the same building shall be separated by a solid, nonabsorbent wall from the floor to the ceiling or roof and shall be plainly designated "Men," "Women," or "unisex." The entrance to a men's or women's shower area shall afford privacy.

(3) Hand-washing facilities with hot and cold or tempered water in a ratio of 1 unit per single-family shelter or 1 unit per 15 individuals shall be provided.

(4) Laundry facilities shall be provided, except where a shelter is provided with a sink with hot and cold running water. Laundry facilities shall include double laundry tubs with hot and cold or tempered water under pressure in a ratio of 1 unit per 30 individuals.

(5) Water heaters shall be capable of supplying adequate hot water during reasonable use.

(6) Where a laundry machine is utilized, an electrical outlet that has ground fault circuit interrupter protection shall be provided.

(7) Laundry waste shall be properly disposed of.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3625

1989 AACS