Section 12-A2902. MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES

 

Strike Section 2902.4 of the International Building Code in its entirety and insert new Section 2902.4 to the Building Code in its place to read as follows:

 

2902.4 Signage.  Multi-occupancy public toilet facilities shall be designated by a legible sign for each sex.  Single-occupancy public facilities shall be designated with gender-neutral signage.  Signs shall be readily visible and located near the entrance to each toilet facility. Signs for accessible toilet facilities shall comply with Section 1110.

 

Insert new Section 2902.5.1 in the Building Code to read as follows:

 

2902.5.1 Drinking fountain substitution.  Drinking fountains shall not be required in restaurants that provide drinking water in a container free of charge.  In establishments of occupancies B or M, with an area of 1,500 square feet (139.4 m2) or less, a water cooler or a bottled water dispenser may be substituted for the required drinking fountain.  In other occupancies, including B or M occupancies with an area of more than 1,500 square feet (139.4 m2), water coolers or bottled water dispensers shall be permitted to be substituted for not more than 50 percent of the required number of drinking fountains.

 

 

authority

Section 10 of the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 (Act), effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-216; D.C. Official Code § 6-1409 (2012 Repl.)) and Mayor’s Order 2009-22, dated February 25, 2009, as amended.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2782 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).

EditorNote

The District of Columbia Building Code (2013), referred to as the “Building Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code as amended by the District of Columbia Building Code Supplement (2013)(12 DCMR A). The International Building Code is copyrighted by the International Code Council and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at:http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000001&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.