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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
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SubTilte 25-C. SWIMMING POOL AND SPA REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 25-C6. PLUMBING SYSTEMS, PHYSICAL STRUCTURE, DESIGN, ACCOMODATIONS, FACILITY MAINTENANCE, AND PEST CONTROL |
Section 25-C609. FACILITY MAINTENANCE - EYE WASH STATIONS, INSTALLATION, ACCESSIBILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND TRAINING
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609.1Eye wash stations capable of delivering low-pressure tepid potable water to both eyes simultaneously for at least ten (10) minutes shall be installed in all chemical storage rooms and work areas with corrosive substances.
609.2Eye wash stations shall:
(a) Be located within a ten (10) second walking distance in the installed area with a path that is free of obstructions, without having to pass through any doors;
(b) Use potable water and shall be equipped with stay-open valves that are easy to find and use and that remain open until manually closed;
(c) Well-lit, with signs that are easily identifiable and highly visible;
(d) Be directly plumbed; and
(e) Be inspected on a weekly basis and documented in a log book to ensure proper maintenance and working condition.
609.3Licensees, pool and spa operators, lifeguards, and swimming instructors are required to know where the eye wash stations are located and are trained on how to use them in the event of an emergency.