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IPC Definition of the Day 19 Sept 2025

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[BE]FAMILY OR ASSISTED-USE BATHING ROOM.
A room separate from other bathing rooms that: is intended to be used by all persons regardless of sex, families and those needing assisted care; has an independent entrance, not more than one shower or bathtub, not more than one adult-height water closet and one adult-height lavatory; and is permitted to have one urinal, one child-height water closet and one child-height lavatory.

[BE]FAMILY OR ASSISTED-USE TOILET FACILITY.
A room separate from other toilet facilities that: is intended to be used by all persons regardless of sex, families and those needing assisted care; has an independent entrance, not more than one adult-height water closet and not more than one adult-height lavatory; and is permitted to have one urinal, one child-height water closet and one child-height lavatory.
 
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