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Georgia's Law on Separate Restrooms

The State of Georgia, as have a majority of states including neighboring Florida, has adopted a standardized code concerning public restroom facilities for "customers, patrons and visitors." Georgia has modeled its regulations on a standard established by the International Plumbing Code (IPC), which sets minimum requirements for plumbing systems and their design. Out of necessity, Georgia's "separate restroom" standards are extremely flexible in order to accommodate a wide variety of public needs and demands.

  1. IPC Guidelines

    • The IPC guidelines adopted by the state of Georgia are very straightforward. So are the exceptions.

    Separate Facilities

    • The code simply states, "Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex."

    Exceptions to the Rule

    • There are, however, three exceptions to the "separate facilities" requirement.

    Extreme Flexibility

    • The first exceptions to the "separate facilities" requirement are restrooms in private facilities. The second exception excludes every businesses with less than 15 employees. The final exclusion is granted to "tenant spaces with a total occupant capacity, including both employers and customers, of 15 or less."

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