NAC446.445. Toilets.  


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  •      1. If a food establishment is the only occupant of a building, the establishment must have toilets which are conveniently located within the building. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 8, if a food establishment occupies part of a building, the establishment must have toilets which are conveniently located within the part which it occupies. The toilets must be accessible to the employees of the establishment at all times.

         2. A food establishment that provides public seating or where the consumption of food is authorized must have separate rooms with toilets for males and females. As used in this subsection, “public seating” includes seats, benches, stools and similar furniture provided by the owner or operator of a building, mall or similar operation for use by the food establishment and located within 25 feet of the establishment.

         3. Toilets and urinals must be easy to clean. Trough-type urinals are prohibited.

         4. Rooms with toilets must be completely enclosed and have solid doors which must fit tightly, close automatically and remain closed except during cleaning or maintenance. Doors from rooms with toilets must not open directly into any area used for the preparation of food or for the washing or cleaning of equipment, utensils or tableware.

         5. Fixtures must be kept clean and in good repair. A supply of toilet tissue must be provided at each toilet at all times. Receptacles which are easy to clean must be provided for waste.

         6. Rooms with toilets must have at least one covered receptacle for waste that is in close proximity to the toilet.

         7. Exhaust fans and restroom facilities for persons with a disability must be installed in all new facilities and in existing facilities if the food establishment is extensively remodeled.

         8. Food establishments are not required to supply toilets within the facility if:

         (a) Food is sold only for consumption off the premises of the seller and at least 50 percent of the food sold is prepackaged;

         (b) No preparation or manufacturing of food occurs on the premises;

         (c) The food establishment is located in a covered mall, casino, airport or similar location where toilet facilities are located conveniently to the establishment and where indoor access exists;

         (d) A sink for washing hands is conveniently located as required by NAC 446.450; and

         (e) The lease agreement of the food establishment provides that the lessor will at all times provide clean and appropriately stocked and maintained toilet facilities for employees of the food establishment.

     [Bd. of Health, Food Establishments Reg. Art. 9 § 9.1 subsecs. 9.1.1-9.1.5, eff. 9-17-82]—(NAC A 10-14-88; 9-16-92; 5-23-96)