1. (1) The governing body shall ensure that each drinking fountain is:

   1. (a) installed and maintained according to the requirements of Plumbing Code;
   2. (b) capable of providing a water stream of at least a two-inch arch into the basin;
   3. (c) kept clean and in good repair;
   4. (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
   5. (e) installed so the height of the water stream is at the drinking level convenient to students utilizing the fixture.

2. (2) The governing body shall ensure that:

   1. (a) each of the following, if provided by the school, meet the requirements of Rule R392-100, Food Service Sanitation:

      1. (i) single service and multi-use cups;
      2. (ii) water coolers; and
      3. (iii) portable water dispensers;
   2. (b) the flooring under each drinking fountain is smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable; and
   3. (c) each water dispensing fixture is maintained according to the manufacturer's directions.

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