Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.06 - Bathrooms

(1) Required Facilities. Flush toilets and hand washing sinks with running water shall be provided in the following minimum ratios for the use of all children:

Number of Children	Toilets and Sinks *
1-12	1
13-25	2
26-50	3
51-75	4
76-100	5
101-125	6
126-150	7
151-175	8

Each additional group of twenty-five (25) children shall require one (1) additional toilet and sink.

* For children being potty-trained, at least one (1) flush toilet shall be provided. If used, nursery potty chairs may not be substituted for a required flush toilet.

(2) Location of Bathrooms. Bathrooms shall be located on each floor in or adjacent to child care areas and rooms.

(3) In lieu of the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (1) and (2) above, School-age Centers shall provide at least one (1) toilet and (1) sink for each group of twenty-five (25) children on the premises.

(4) Ventilation. In Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, the bathroom area shall be fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system. Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms shall ensure that there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

(5) Fixtures. When child-size fixtures are not provided, platforms or sets of steps to assist children who are unable to use the fixtures comfortably shall be available at the toilets and sinks. In centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more children, the toilet facilities for children aged four (4) and older shall be suitably screened for privacy.

(6) Supplies. Bathrooms shall be within easy reach of children and equipped with soap, toilet tissue and single-use towels or cloth towels used only once between launderings.

(7) Cleanliness. Bathrooms shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-1-1-.06

O.C.G.A. § 20-1A-1et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Bathroom" adopted. F. Dec. 23, 1997; eff. Mar. 1, 1998, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Jan. 12, 2005; eff. Feb. 1, 2005. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 2, 2009; eff. Dec. 22, 2009. Amended: F. Dec. 4, 2015; eff. Dec. 24, 2015. Amended: F. May 26, 2017; eff. June 15, 2017.