R392-200-16. Drinking Fountains

(1) The governing body shall ensure that each drinking fountain is: (a) installed and maintained according to the requirements of Plumbing Code; (b) capable of providing a water stream of at least a two-inch arch into the basin; (c) kept clean and in good repair; (d) located in an area where contamination from human wastes or toxic or hazardous materials is not likely to occur, including a toilet room or laboratory; and (e) installed so the height of the water stream is at the drinking level convenient to students utilizing the fixture. (2) The governing body shall ensure that: (a) each of the following, if provided by the school, meet the requirements of Rule R392-100, Food Service Sanitation: (i) single service and multi-use cups; (ii) water coolers; and (iii) portable water dispensers; (b) the flooring under each drinking fountain is smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable; and (c) each water dispensing fixture is maintained according to the manufacturer's directions.