LAC 51:XXIII.3109. Lavatory Facilities [formerly paragraph 22:22-5]

A. All lavatory fixtures shall be installed in accordance with Part XIV of the state sanitary code and: 1. at least one handwashing lavatory shall; a. be located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas and utensil washing areas including the produce, meat and seafood markets; b. also be located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms; 2. lavatories shall be accessible to employees at all times; 3. lavatories shall be equipped to provide a flow of water at a temperature of at least 85°F (30°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet; 4. if a self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet is used, it shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet; 5. steam mixing valves are prohibited; 6. a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergents shall be available at each lavatory. A supply of individual disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heat-air drying device shall be available at each lavatory. The use of common towels is prohibited; 7. lavatories, soap dispensers, hand-drying devices and all related fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair; 8. a handwashing lavatory may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.