The materials of construction and finish used throughout the premises of a public bathing place shall be such as will provide easily cleanable surfaces with due consideration being given to the safety of the patrons of such places. Requirements regarding toilet facilities, drinking fountains, hot and cold water supplies, lavatories, and showers may be included in standards adopted by the State Board of Health. The design of public bathing places shall be based on modern public health engineering practices and shall at least comply with the minimum design and operation requirements for the health and safety of patrons as set forth herein, and to this end the State Commissioner of Health shall cause to be printed for free distribution to architects, engineers, and others standards outlining in detail such minimum requirements. The equipment of public bathing places shall be such as to minimize accidents and to provide for the health and safety of the patrons of public bathing places.
Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 10, § 1016.