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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 2§ 5416 Construction Site Toilet Requirements

§ 5416 Construction Site Toilet Requirements

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§ 5416 Construction Site Toilet Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •For every 20 workers at a construction site, there must be at least one toilet.
  • •Toilets can be chemical toilets or pit toilets (a deep hole with a shelter that keeps flies out).
  • •If you don't follow this rule, you can get in trouble with the law.

Example

A construction site has 30 workers building a house.

Since there are 30 workers, the site must have at least 2 toilets (one for every 20 workers). If they only have one toilet, they are breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5416 Construction Site Toilet Requirements

(a)  There shall be not less than one water closet for each 20 employees or fractional part thereof working at a construction job site. (b)  The water closet shall consist of a patented chemical type privy, or a pit privy; provided, however, that a pit privy shall consist of a pit at least four feet deep with a well-constructed shelter, the openings of which shall be flyproofed, and with respect to which adequate sanitary and safe flooring shall be provided. With the approval of the local health officer other types of toilet facilities or modifications of those specified may be allowed. (c)  For the purpose of this section the term construction site shall mean the location on which actual construction of a building is in progress. (d)  A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 433.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

constructionhealthmisdemeanorcrimeemployeelocationviolation

Related Statutes

  • § 17061 Violation Penalties And Punishments
  • § 17995.2 Repeat Contempt Penalties
  • § 5411.5 Sewage Discharge Notification Requirement
  • § 9677 Building Permit Compliance Exemption
  • § 115885 Beach Inspection Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 5416.
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