California Closet
California Legislative Women's Caucus
As the state's first female Senator, Rose Ann Vuich made a habit ringinga bell several times a day when colleagues addressed the collective membersof the Senate as "Gentlemen," failing to note that the chamber was no longeran exclusively male domain. And it was Vuich's election, not the Capitol'sextensive retrofit in the 1970's, that made necessary the conversion ofa closet into a women's bathroom. The bathroom, located behind the Senatefloor, is still referred to as "The Rose Room." Vuich was not a commandingspeaker, yet she had a piercing intelligence and could handle the spotlightwhen necessary. On the issues, she was a key vote against a costly LosAngeles prison and said no to the confirmation of Dan Lungren (future attorneygeneral and Republican nominee for governor) for state treasurer. The latterdrew the wrath of statewide politicians who vainly sought a strong candidateto oppose her. ... [Read More]
Settlement Agreement - Between The United States of America and the City of Seaside, California
(3) The centerline of the water closet in the designated accessible stall is located 13 inches from the side wall. Remount the water closet so that the centerline is exactly 18 inches from the side wall. §§ 4.22.4, 4.17.3 & Fig. 30(a). ... (1) The designated accessible toilet stall is 102 inches wide by 42 inches deep. Provide a "standard" accessible toilet stall, at least 60 inches wide and 59 inches deep (56 inches if the water closet is wall mounted), such that all of the stall's elements, including stall door, stall door hardware, water closet, size and arrangement, toe clearances, grab bars, controls, and dispensers comply with the Standards. §§ 4.13, 4.16, 4.17 & Fig. 30, 4.22.4, 4.22.7, 4.26, 4.27. ... [Read More]
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3365. Toilet Rooms.
Each water closet shall occupy a separate compartment which shall be equipped with a door and door latch. The door and the walls or partitions between fixtures shall be sufficient to assure privacy. (Title 24, Part 5, Section 5-912(a)) ... [Read More]
Marijuana - California - Southern District Drug Threat Assessment
Subsequent to an investigation in Los Angeles, authorities in San Ysidro, California, discovered an indoor cannabis operation in an underground room. The room was located beneath a residence; it was accessed by a trapdoor located in a bedroom closet. ... [Read More]
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3457. Field Sanitation.
(A) Separate toilet facilities for each sex shall be provided for each twenty (20) employees or fraction thereof. One handwashing facility shall be provided for each twenty (20) employees or fraction thereof. Where there are less than five employees, separate toilet rooms for each sex are not required provided toilet rooms can be locked from the inside and contain at least one water closet. Urinals may be installed instead of water closets in toilet rooms to be used only by men provided that the number of water closets shall not be less than two-thirds the minimum number of toilet facilities. ... [Read More]
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3361. Definitions.
Water Closet. A plumbing fixture (which may be used for both defecation and urination) in which the waste matter is removed by flushing with water. (Title 24, Part 5, Section 5-124) ... Toilet Room. A room within or on the premises containing water closets, urinals and other required facilities. (Title 24, Part 5, Section 5-121) ... [Read More]
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3368. Consumption of Food and Beverages.
EXEMPTION: Penal institution gun posts containing a water closet and lavoratory and only one occupant per shift. ... [Read More]
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3364. Sanitary Facilities.
*Urinals may be installed instead of water closets in toilet rooms to be used only by men provided that the number of water closets shall not be less than two-thirds of the minimum number of toilet facilities specified. The length of trough urinals to equivalent number of individual urinals shall be based on the following: Equivalent Number ofLength of Trough Urinal Individual Urinals 24"...........................1 36"...........................2 48"...........................2 60"...........................3 72"...........................4 ... [Read More]
May 28, 2005 - Berg again in national spotlight
"Aid in dying happens in every state," said Berg in the article. "We need to bring it out of the closet, impose legal safeguards and careful oversight." ... [Read More]
Urban Water Management Planning Frequently Asked Questions
Last Amended: AB 1224, Killea, 1992 (a) All new buildings constructed in this state shall use water closets and associated flushometer valves, if any, which use no more than an average of 1.6 gallons per flush and which meet performance standards established by American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards A112.19.2-1990 and A112.19.6-1990, and urinals and associated flushometer valves, if any, which use no more than an average of one gallon per flush and which meet performance standards established by American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards A112.19.2-1990 and A112.19.6-1990. (b) Any city, county, or city and county may enact an ordinance to allow the sale and installation of non-low-consumption water closets or urinals upon its determination that the unique configuration of building drainage systems or portions of a public sewer system within the jurisdiction, or both, requires a greater quantity of water to flush the system in a manner consistent with public health. ... [Read More]
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