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§ 10-3-2-4 BATHHOUSE.
   (A)   Bathhouses. Bathhouses shall provide sufficient privacy and space for persons to change clothing for pool use but this section does not apply to Class B, C and D pools which are operated as part of a motel, hotel, trailer court, condominium or similar establishment where toilet and bathing facilities are provided as part of individual housing accommodations. Where bathhouses are provided, the following features are required.
   (B)   Floors. Floors of toilets, showers, walkways and runways shall have a slope between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch per foot to floor drains. The sloped floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious material such as concrete or tile, have no holes or places for water to stand, and have a nonskid surface. Floor wall joints shall be of coved construction. Floors of toilet and shower areas may not have carpeting.
   (C)   Heating Facilities. All natural gas, alternative energy source, and liquified petroleum installations shall comply with all state and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances governing such installations. The water heater shall be of adequate capacity to provide 90° F. to 110° F. water for all people using the lavatories and showers.
   (D)   Lavatories. Lavatories in the ratio of one lavatory to each two toilet facilities shall be provided. Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold running water from a mixing-type faucet.
   (E)   Showers. Showers shall be provided with hot and cold running water. The minimum number of shower installations for each sex shall be one for every 40 men and one for every 40 women or a fraction thereof for the bathing load design. Patrons shall be provided ready access to the shower rooms.
   (F)   Toilet Facilities. The minimum number of toilets to be provided shall be one for every 40 men or women or fraction thereof as determined by building occupancy. However, urinals may be substituted, not to exceed 1/3 of the total number of toilets required in toilet facilities for men.
   (G)   Ventilation. Bathhouse ventilation shall be provided to minimize condensation and odors. Ventilation shall be a minimum of two air changes per hour and a maximum of ten air changes per hour.
('74 Code, § 11-5-7A.2) (Ord. 12-1978; Am. Ord. 59-1987; Am. Ord. 51-1989; Am. Ord. 12-1993)