Labor Law § 295 · Title 4. Sanitation
Waterclosets
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 295. Waterclosets. 1. There shall be provided for every factory a sufficient number of suitable and convenient waterclosets. All waterclosets shall be maintained inside the factory building, except where in the opinion of the commissioner it is impracticable.
2. There shall be separate watercloset compartments or toilet rooms for females, constructed and maintained in accordance with the rules of the board.
3. The use of any form of trough watercloset, latrine or school sink within any factory is prohibited.
4. All waterclosets, urinals, watercloset compartments and toilet rooms and the plumbing in connection therewith shall be properly constructed, installed, ventilated, lighted, heated and maintained in accordance with the rules of the board.
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