1. (a) Each instructional location shall be maintained in accordance with applicable state and local sanitary or health codes and regulations.

2. (b) An instructional location and all fixed equipment shall be:

   1. (1) thoroughly cleaned on a routine basis;
   2. (2) be rendered free from harmful organisms by the application of an accepted bactericidal agent: and
   3. (3) be in good working condition at all times.
3. (c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean and sanitary without offensive odor and in working order at all times. Restrooms shall not be used as storage rooms.
4. (d) Each location shall provide hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water, located near or adjacent to the toilet room or rooms. Hot air blowers or suitable holders for sanitary towels and dispensers for soap shall be provided, and be adequately supplied at all times.
5. (e) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean by washing or using plastic liners.
6. (f) Disposable sheets, towels, or protectors which cannot be disinfected will be disposed of in a waste receptacle immediately after use.
7. (g) Furniture, equipment, and other fixtures shall be of a washable material and kept clean and in good repair. Electrical equipment shall be kept sanitary and safe at all times.
8. (h) Clean sheets shall be used on each client.
9. (i) Soiled sheets are to be discarded. After a sheet has been used once, it shall be deposited in a partially closed receptacle, container, or basket, and shall not be used again until properly laundered and disinfected.
10. (j) Used towels shall be laundered in chlorinated hot water either by regular commercial laundering or by a non-commercial laundering process.
11. (k) Oil must be kept in closed containers.
12. (l) Each instructional site must have adequate ventilation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §117.54 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4991.