Restrooms and bathrooms are required to have a functional toilet. To determine if the toilet is operating as intended, test the toilet by following these steps:
- Open the toilet seat and lid.
- Lightly apply pressure to the side of the toilet and ensure that it does not move on the floor. This can be done by pushing softly with a knee, straddling the toilet, and attempting to move the basin.
- Flush the toilet and ensure that the toilet properly drains and refills and stops running after refilling the tank.
Inspect the toilet for any damaged or missing components, such as a damaged seat, flush handles, lids, or other components.
Explanation of terms in deficiency table:
- Missing: Bathrooms and Restrooms must have a toilet. The deficiencies below for a “missing” toilet refer to evidence that a toilet was previously installed and has been removed or that a bathroom exists where no toilet is in the room or immediate vicinity.
- “Only Toilet in Unit” – this terminology is used to determine the rating and repair timeframe. A lesser rating is applied to missing or damaged toilets if another functioning toilet is present in the unit.
- Toilet Components: Toilet components include flush handles, lids, seats, covers, and any other component that is used in the function of a toilet. It does not apply to caulking that may be applied at the base. Caulking at the base of the toilet is not an inspectable item.
- For a life-threatening deficiency to be cited, the toilet must be damaged to the degree that it no longer functions as intended, and there are no other functioning toilets in the unit.
| Def# | Deficiency | Severity | Repair Due | HCV Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toilet is missing (only toilet in unit) | Life Threatening | 24 Hours | Fail |
| 1 | Toilet is missing (only toilet in Common Area) | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 2 | Toilet is missing (not only toilet in unit) | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 2 | Toilet is missing (not only toilet in Common Area) | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 3 | Toilet is damaged or inoperable (only toilet in unit) | Severe | 24 Hours | Fail |
| 3 | Toilet is damaged or inoperable (common area) | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 4 | Toilet is damaged or inoperable (not only toilet) | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 5 | Toilet components are damaged and inoperable | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 6 | Toilet is not secured at base/loose | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 7 | Toilet components are damaged but overall functional | Low | 60 Days | Pass |
| 8 | Toilet cannot be used in private | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
Toilet Standard V3.0, Updated 6/16/23
Toilet Standard V3.0, Updated 8/11/23
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Last modified:
15 August 2023
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