§ 8-167. Lavatory facilities

Hand-washing sinks with hot and cold running water shall be provided in or convenient to toilet rooms and in no instance more than ten (10) feet outside the toilet room. Soap and sanitary towels or other approved drying facilities in suitable holders or dispensers shall be provided. Common towels are prohibited. No person shall resume work after using the toilet room without first washing his hands. If such handwashing sink is not located within ten (10) feet of the entrance to all food preparation rooms or areas, additional handwashing sinks with hot and cold running water, soap and sanitary towels shall be provided in or within ten (10) feet of such food preparation rooms or areas. Durable, legible signs shall be posted conspicuously at each handwashing facility used by employees directing them to wash their hands before returning to work. Dishwashing vats, vegetable sinks and pot sinks shall not be approved as handwashing facilities for employees.

(Code 1966, Ch. 314, § 12)