Minnesota Administrative Rules

4715.1420 WATER CLOSETS.

Subpart 1.

Prohibited water closets.

Pan, valve, plunger, offset, latrine, and frostproof water closets are prohibited. Water closets which have an invisible seal, an unventilated space, or walls that are not thoroughly washed at each discharge, are prohibited. Any water closet which might permit siphonage of the contents of the bowl back into the flush tank is prohibited.

Subp. 2.

Water closet bowls.

All water closet bowls must be of the elongated type, except that regular type round bowls may be used in residential or dwelling type occupancy.

Subp. 3.

Water closet seats.

Water closets must be equipped with seats of smooth nonabsorbent material. All seats of water closets of elongated type provided for public use must be of the open-front type. Integral water closet seats must be of the same material as the fixture. The top of the seat must not be over two inches above the rim of the fixture; seat lifts may not be used.

Subp. 4.

Water closet personal hygiene devices.

Water closet personal hygiene devices shall conform to ASME Standard A112.4.2.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.59 to 16B.73; 326.37 to 326.45; 326B.101 to 326B.151; 326B.43 to 326B.49; 326B.52

History:

11 SR 1405; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 6 s 15; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64; 36 SR 1479

Published Electronically:

November 13, 2012