[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Harrisburg
by Ord. No. 6-1995. Amendments noted where applicable.]
In addition to all other provisions of this Public Health Code
which relate to standards for public toilet facilities, all comfort
stations and toilet facilities made available to the public or to
patrons of establishments shall comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
The pressure and volume of water shall be sufficient to ensure
effective flushing of toilets and urinals; all plumbing fixtures shall
be installed as required by law and maintained in working order at
all times.
All toilets and urinals shall be located in well-lighted and
well-ventilated rooms for each of the sexes and shall be conveniently
accessible to approved hand-washing facilities supplying hot and cold
running water.
The lavatory shall be composed of vitreous or other approved
material, the surface of which is smooth, hard, impervious and not
readily corrodible. Taps connected with the lavatory shall be so installed
as to be discharged at least one inch above the level at which the
lavatory will overflow upon the floor.
A deodorizing device approved by the Health Officer shall be
utilized in the room containing the facilities and shall be maintained
in good working order at all times.
Soap in a suitable dispensing container and approved single
service towels and/or hand drier shall be provided.
All such comfort stations and public toilet facilities shall
be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be kept
free of obnoxious odors and of infestation by the owner, operator
or person so designated.
