1. (1) The governing body shall ensure that each toilet room:

   1. (a) complies with Plumbing Code and the ADA;
   2. (b) has walls, floors, and ceiling constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable materials;
   3. (c) is mechanically vented in accordance with Mechanical Code;
   4. (d) contains an easily cleanable waste container and at least one covered waste receptacle that is accessible from within each toilet fixture enclosure used by females nine years and older;
   5. (e) is kept clean and maintained in good repair, including each plumbing fixture;
   6. (f) is provided with a supply of toilet tissue;

   7. (g) is easily accessible and conveniently located for use:

      1. (i) when the school is in session;
      2. (ii) during school approved activities;
      3. (iii) near school recreational facilities while they are in use; and
      4. (iv) for any other areas utilized for school functions outside of standard hours of use;

   8. (h) is not lockable unless:

      1. (i) students have access to the number of unlocked toilet rooms as required in Plumbing Code and the ADA; or
      2. (ii) the toilet room is restricted to faculty or staff;
2. (2) The governing body shall ensure that a self-closing entrance door is provided if privacy is not achieved using shielding to break the line of vision of a person looking into the toilet room from outside the toilet room;

3. (3) The governing body shall ensure that for each toilet room that is designed for use by more than one person at a time:

   1. (a) each toilet occupies a separate compartment with walls or partitions and a door enclosing the fixture to ensure privacy such that:

      1. (i) the height of the walls or partitions allows sufficient light or ventilation therein; and
      2. (ii) the walls or partitions and door begin at a height not more than 12 inches from and extend not less than 60 inches above the finished floor surface; and
   2. (b) there is a solid partition installed to provide privacy according to the requirements of Plumbing Code between adjacent urinals if there are two or more adjacent urinals, and between a urinal and any adjacent handwashing area.

KEY: public health, schools, sanitation

Date of Last Change: October 21, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 21, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-7-402; 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113