18 MAC Pt. 310, R. 9.15
Bathroom Space Requirements โ Facilities must have bathrooms with a separate
Cite as 18 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 310, R. 9.15
Bathroom Space Requirements โ Facilities must have bathrooms with a separate
toilet, bathtub or shower, and sink for every four (4) children.
1. Bathroom doors must have locks designed to permit the opening of the
locked door from the outside by staff. Bathrooms must be kept clean and
sanitary. The bathtub and shower must have a slip-resistant surface.
2. Facilities must provide an adequate supply of soap, towels, and tissues in
each bathroom. The facility must have separate bath and toilet facilities for
boys and girls. Residents are allowed to share a bathroom if they are
roommates. No other children are allowed in another youthโs bathroom.
3. The facility must have an adequate supply of cold and hot water. Hot water
must not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Facilities must have a separate toilet and lavatory available for staff and
visitors.
5. Facilities must have at least one handicap-accessible bathroom.