R392-200-15. Shower Facilities

The governing body shall ensure that: (1) a shower facility is provided: (a) for classes in physical education if students are required to change clothes; (b) with hot and cold water at each shower head utilizing a mixing valve or combination faucet; (c) with at least two privacy showers for schools constructed after January 1, 2012; (d) with sufficient shower fixtures to accommodate the number of individuals who wish to shower at any one time, including the two shower heads required in Subsection (1)(c), as applicable; (e) with a supply of liquid soap made available as needed; (f) with a conveniently located toilet room; (g) with towel racks or hooks; and (h) with a ventilation system installed and maintained in accordance with Mechanical Code; (2) each shower facility is constructed: (a) to prevent water flow into drying or dressing areas; and (b) with smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable materials; (3) a dressing room area is provided adjacent to each shower facility that is constructed with: (a) a non-skid floor sloped to drain; and (b) hard surfaces or materials that cannot absorb water; (4) each shower facility, dressing room, and adjacent area is kept clean and free of clutter; (5) each shower facility wall, ceiling, and fixture is kept clean and maintained in good repair; (6) shower floors are cleaned and disinfected daily, as needed, after any school activity use; and (7) if any student is provided with a towel, each towel is laundered at least weekly and is not shared with another student.