Utah Admin. Code R432-6-104 - Toilet and Bathing Facilities

(1) Residents shall have privacy in toilet and bathrooms. Toilet and bathrooms shall be conveniently located.

(2) Resident toilet, bathtub, shower rooms, and facilities designed for use by persons with disabilities shall comply with ADA/ABA-AG.

(3) Grab bars configured to meet ADA/ABA-AG shall be provided in all resident bathtubs and showers. Grab bars configured to meet ADA/ABA-AG shall be provided at the side of each resident toilet facility.

(4) Bars, including those which are an integral part of soap dishes, towel bars, and other fixtures shall be anchored to sustain a concentrated load of 250 pounds.

(5) There shall be one toilet and lavatory on each floor for each six occupants not otherwise served by toilet and lavatory in the resident rooms. A large type I assisted living facility shall have separate and additional toilet and bathing facilities for live-in family and staff.

(6) There shall be at least one bathtub or shower for each 10 residents not otherwise served by bathing facilities in resident rooms. Separate and additional facilities shall be provided for live-in family and staff. In a multistory building, there shall be at least one bathtub or shower which opens from the corridor on each floor that contains resident bedrooms not otherwise served.

(7) Each central bathroom shall have a toilet and lavatory.

(8) Toilet and bathing facilities shall not open directly into food preparation areas.

(9) All toilet, shower, and tub facilities shall have impermeable walls and surfaces that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.

(10) If showers or bathtubs contain soap dishes or shelves, they shall be recessed.

(11) Each lavatory fixture shall have a mirror, except in food preparation areas.

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Utah Admin. Code R432-6-104