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'am Jones -Sanitation Requirements Pre-K.doc Page 3 <br /> <br />screen or other means approved by the Environmental Health Specialist, This designated area <br />shall be proximate to a toilet and lavatory.. <br />Solid Wastes <br />Solid wastes including food waste and other putrescible material, shall be kept in durable, <br />rust-resistant, nonabsorbent, water-tight, easily cleanable containers such as standards <br />garbage cans which shall be covered with tight-fitting lids when filled or not in continuous <br />use. Facilities shall be provided for the washing and storage of all garbage containers and <br />mops and for disposal of mop water, Facilities shall include a combination faucet; hot and <br />cold water supply lines, threaded nozzle, and curbed impervious pad sloped to drain into an <br />approved sanitary sewage system, The recommended minimum size of the basin is 3 ft, x 3 ft. <br />with a 4-inch curb, Where containerized systems [dumpsters] are used for garbage storage, <br />facilities shall be provided for the cleaning of such containers. A contract far off-site <br />cleaning shall constitute compliance with this requirement, <br />Wastewater <br />All wastewater shall be disposed of in a public [municipal] wastewater system or by an <br />approved properly operating on-site sewage system. <br />Toilets <br />All toilet fixtures shall be easily cleanable and in good repair. Fixtures shall be child-sized, <br />properly adapted adult toilets or potty chairs for young toddlers. If' potty chairs are used, they <br />shall be located in a toilet room equipped with a spray rinse toilet or utility sink, <br />Lavatories <br />All lavatories shall be equipped with hot and cold conning water through mixing faucets <br />except that automatic mixing faucets or pre-mixing devices may be provided. Soap and <br />disposable towels shall be provided at each handwash lavatory. Lavatories shall be mounted <br />at an appropriate height to accommodate the children or otherwise made accessible, <br />Diaper Chanting Facilities <br />Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at areas designated exclusively for diapering, Diaper <br />changing surfaces must be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable, Each diaper changing <br />station shall include a handwash lavatory for caregivers. <br />Storage <br />Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats or <br />