National Norms and Standards relating to Environmental Health

d) Corridors must be at least 1.8m wide and be provided with a hand railing along the length of at leastone wall.e) All corridors, staircases, steps and ramps must be adequately eliminated and fitted with effectiveramps.3.5 Toilet and ablution facilitiesAdequate and accessible toilet, bathing and washing facilities must be provided to meet the needsof service users.a) At least one toilet and one bath must be provided for at least every 8 (eight) service users on thepremises 1:8. Where suitably adapted en-suite toilet and bathing/shower are provided in the user’srooms, these rooms can be excluded from the calculation. The toilet facilities should be designed foruse by one person at a time.b) Each service user must have a toilet within close proximity of his/her private accommodation.c) Additional toilet facilities must be provided on the premises, accessible and clearly marked next to thelounge and dining areas for use by service users.d) In calculating the number of toilets, no account must be taken of any toilet contained in a bathroom.e) Every toilet must be equipped with an adequate flushing system and all toilets, bathrooms or showersmust be maintained in good working order.f) All toilets must be kept clean at all times, floors scrubbed and bowls cleaned and disinfected daily.g) Adequate and accessible toilet, wash-up and bath facilities must be provided for staff membersemployed on the premises.h) One toilet and bath or shower must be provided for at least every 12 (twelve) nursing staff, domesticstaff and other employees on the premises 1:12.i) Floors of the bathroom and toilet facilities must be constructed of non-slippery surface.j) All bathrooms must be fitted with porcelain, enamel or cast iron enamel baths with a constant supplyof cold and hot running potable water.k) Walls of the toilet facilities must be constructed of a smooth surface and be light coloured.l) Toilet facilities must be adequately illuminated and ventilated.m) Separate toilet facilities and hand wash basin must be provided on the premises, for visitors.n) Separate bathrooms and toilets must be provided for domestic and residential staff. The bathroomsmust be fitted with porcelain enamel or cast-iron enamel baths with a supply of hot and cold runningwater.o) One toilet must be provided for at least every 12 members of staff, ratio 1:12.p) One bathroom or shower must be provided for at least every 12 members of staff, ratio 1:12. Incalculating the number of toilets for staff members, no account must be taken of any toilet contain in abathroom.q) Every toilet must be equipped with an adequate flushing system maintained in proper workingcondition.r) Bathrooms and toilets must be designated for each sex.3.6 Staff facilitiesa) Work station for staff members must be equipped with hand wash basins, with a supply of cold andhot running water to prevent cross infection.b) Separate toilet facilities must be provided for staff members on the premises.3.7 Examination roomsa) A hand wash basin with a supply of cold and hot running water must be available in all examinationrooms.b) Floors must be constructed of a non-slippery floor to prevent accidental slipping.c) Walls must be painted with a light coloured washable paint.d) The examination room should be adequately equipped for first aid and emergency situations.3.8 Sluice roomsa) A minimum floor area of 7.5m2 and a minimum width of 2.5m must be available in every sluice room.DOH. Norms and standards for environmental health in South Africa Feb 2013 31