(a)
- (1) In residential areas, there shall be a minimum of one (1) toilet and one (1) lavatory for each six (6) residents.
- (2) A minimum of one (1) tub or shower shall be provided for each ten (10) residents.
- (3) In educational and administrative areas, the requirements of the Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65, shall be satisfied.
- (b) Each bathroom shall have a door in working order.
- (c) If the facility accepts residents who must use wheelchairs or other assistive devices, the facility shall ensure that adequate accessible bath and toilet facilities are available to such residents.
(d)
- (1) Hot water tanks serving bathroom fixtures shall be maintained on the lowest possible setting to avoid possible burns to residents.
- (2) No tank shall be located in a residential area.
- (3) Each tank shall have a pressure release valve.
- (4) In all facilities that commence operation after adoption of this part and in all future construction at all facilities, an adjustable thermostatically controlled mixing valve shall be installed at the hot water tank on all hot water heaters.
- (e) Bathrooms shall provide privacy for each resident.
- (f) Toilet and bathing facilities shall be vented to the outside.