Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 6 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on School Sanitation and Health Services

Section 5: Structural Requirements 9 7. Dental Health SeNice. Department of Heafth, Manila 8. Schistosomiasis Control SeNice, Department of Health. Manila Section 6: Sanitary Facilities Requirements 16 9. Office for Public Health Services, Department of Health. Manila 1O. Office for Legal AH airs, Department of Health, Mani la Section 7: Safety Requirements 23 11. Heafth Policy Development Staff, Department of Health, Manila 12. Oepartment of Health Regional Offices Section 8: Specific Requirements for Other School Facilities 26 13. Provincial Health Offices of Ouezon. Antique, Rizal, Lagune. Sultan Kudarat. Maguindanao. Cotabato, Lanao del Sur Section 9: Specific Requirements for Day Care Service. 14, City/Municipal Health Offices of Manila, Ouezon. Baguio. Mandaluyong, Las Pinas. Caloocan. Pre-School Service and Children's Institution 29 Pagadian. Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Navotas. Taguig, Koronadal,South Cotabato. 15. Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City Section 10: Specific Requirements for Speciai Schools 31 16. Lucban SecondarySchool. Lucban. Ouezon 17. St. Louis University, Baguio City ,, Section 11: Specific Requirements for Personnel. 18. Baguio Colleges Foundation, Baguio City_ Pupils/Students and School Health Services 34 Recognition is hereby extended to the lollowing DOH personnel who compassionately nurtured the spirit of collaborative effort in the final review and approval of the manuscript. Section 12: · Inspection and Evaluation 37 1. Dr. Antonio S. Lopez Section 13: Responsibility of the School Administrator 42 Undersecretary of Health Office for Public Health SeNices Section 14: Responsibility of the Regional Director 42 2. Atty. Agustin C. Mangila V Section 15: Responsibility of the Local Health Officer 42 Directorlll Office for Legal Aff airs Section 16: Responsibility of the Local Government 43 3. Ms. Myleen Meniado-Beltran Officer-in-Charge Section 17: Pen aI Provision 43 Health PolicyDevelopment Staff

Section 18: Separability Clause 44 The Department of Health enjoins all agencies especially the Local Government Executives in meeting the demands and challenges for a healthful living environment as we enter our journey for economic Section 19: Repealing Clause 44 do,olopmoonowa,d, f'hirl.,.;,., 2000~/4< C,j, ~ ~ Section 20: Effectivity 44 '' ' 1 CARMENCITA NORIEGA-REODICA, M.D.. M.P.H .. C.E.S.O. 11 Secretaryof Health Republic ofthe Philippines 2.4 EGRESS - an arrangement of facilities to assure a safe means of ® 1898 · 1998 Department of Health exit from the building. ' * M/11..AYA AT MA.t,USO(; OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY San Lazaro Compound Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines mu .. KAL.AYAAN . l(A.•11.i-.A""'°'...:, 1.AY"'-N 2.5 EMOTIONAL ENVIRON MENT - factors which affect the emotional health of students and members of the faculty, non-teaching personnel and other support staff. ~ 1"AMA YANAN Tel. No. 7119502 - 03 • Fax No. 7431829 2.6 ESTABLISHMENT - a collective term constructed to include ail the 28April 1998 schools mentioned within the scope of these rules and regulations. 2.7 FOREIGN SCHOOL - as distinguished from a Philippine school. is IMPLEMENTlNG RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER VI - one that is duly established and authorized in accordance with "SCHOOL SANITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES" OF THE CODE existing Philippine laws to operate certain education programs which ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856). are primarily and principally adhering to either universally accepted and recognized educational policies and standards or the unique To carry out the provisions of Chapter VI - "School Sanitation and Health differentially prescribed system of education of a particular country Services" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856), these other than the Philippines. rules and regulations are hereby formulated for implementation and strict compliënce of all concerned. 2.8 FORMAL EDUCATION - refers to the hierarchically structured and chronologically graded learning experience organized and provided

SECTION 1. SCOPE by the formai school system and for which certification is required in order for the learner to progress through the grades or move to These implementing rules and regulations shall apply to ail public and higher levels. Formai education corresponds to the levels of the private schools, sectarian and non-sectarian schools, seminaries or elementary, secondary, and tertiary education. theological schools, review canters, graduate schools, special schools and 2.9 ;HEALTH CARE FACILITY - încludes hospitals, health centers, clinics, schools for person with disabilities, foreign schools, technical/vocational la boratories, medical research institutions and other similar schools, special training or trade schools, training centers, day care or establishments that provide preventive, promotive, curative and child care centers, nursery and kindergarten schools and children's rehabilitative health services. institution. Exemptions shall include Sunday schools, dancing and music schools. physical fitness and slimmer schools, massage schools. 2.10 HEALTH CERTIFICATE - a certification in writing using the prescribed embalming schools, martial arts and yoga schools, swimming schools and form issued by the city or municipal health officer to a person after scuba-diving schools, other schools and similar institutions and facilities passing the required physical and medical examinations and that are covered within the scope of the other chapters of the Code on immunizations. · Sanitation of the Philippines. 2.11 INFESTATION . the presence within or around the establishment of

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS any insect. rodents or other pests. 2.12 KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL ~ a school for children four (4) to five 2.1 CHILOREN'S INSTITUTION - a place, other than a boarding home, (5) years old. orphanage or children's hospital where, for compensation or otherwise, children under twelve (12) years of age are received for 2.13 LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - an official or employee responsible day/night care and given tutorship. for the application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision. For the provincial level. the local health authority is the 2.2 DEPARTMENT - the Department of Health. governor and for a city or municipality the local health authority is 2.3 DAY CARE CENTER - a school taking care of children three (3) to the mavor. five (5) yeai-s old when their parents/guardians are out. 2 2.14 LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER - the provincial. city or municipal health 2.24 REGIONAL DIRECTOR - an official who heads a regional health officer. office of the Department of Health. 2.15 NON-FORMAL EDUCATION - refers to any organized school-based 2.25 SAFETY - the condition of being free from danger and hazard educational activity undertaken by the Department of Education, which may cause accident or disease. Culture and Sports or by other agencies, including private schools, a~d aimed at attainirig specific learning objectives for a particular 2.26 SANITARY ENGINEER - a person duly registered with the Board of cl1entele, especially the illiterate, out-of-school youth, and adults Examiners for Sanitary Engineers {Republic Act 1364) and who heads who cannot avail of formai education, distinct from and outside of or works with the sanitation division/section/unit of the provincial/ the regular offerings of the formai school system. city/municipal health office or rural health unit or employed with the Department of Health or its regional health offices. 2.16 NURSERY SCHOOL - a school for children three (3) to four {4) years old. . 2.27 SANITATION INSPECTOR - a government official or personnel employed by the national. provincial, city or municipal government. 2.17 PATHOLO.GICAL WASTE - includes tissues, organs, or body parts who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations and implements from surg1cal operatiôns, biopsies and autopsies. remains, aborted environmental sanitation activjties under the supervision of the fetuses and animal èa_rcasses. and blood and body fluids. provincial/city/municipal health officer/sanitary engineer. 2.18.., PHYSICAL ÊNVI.RONMENT - the school plants. grounds and 2.28 SANITARY PERMIT - the certification in writing by the city or facilities. ' municipal health officer or in his absence by the chief or head of the sanitation division/section/unit attesting that the establishment 2.19 PRE-SCHOOL SËAVICE - any service which during all or part of the complies with the existing requirements upon evaluation or day regularly gives care to children who are b'elow five (5) years old, inspection conducted in accordance with Presidential Decree Nos. whether or not the care is given for compensation, and whether the 522 and 856 and local ordinances. service is known às child minding center, child care center, day nursery, day care center. nursery school, kindergarten, play school 2.29 SECRETARY - the Secretary of Health. or by any other name. 2.30 SECTARIAN SCHOOL - a school run or managed by a pa·rticular 2.20 PRIVATE SCHOOL - a privately owned and managed institution for religio.us organization. teaching and learning authorized by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports or by the Commission on Higher Education to 2.31 SCHOOL - a public or private educational institution undertaking operate certain educational programs in accordance with law and educational operations with an organized group of pupils or students the prescribed policies and rules of the Department of Education, pursuing defined studies at defined levels, receiving instructions Culture and Sports or the Commission on Higher Education. from teachers. usually located in a building or group of buildings in a particular site specifically intended for educational purposes. 2.21 PUPIL : a child w~o att~nds classes in any grade of the elementary educat1on level, mcludmg pre-school, under the supervision and 2.32 SCHOOL ADMlNISTRATOR - a persan, usually the owner. who tutelage of a teacher. manages the activities of a particular school. 2.22 PUBLIC SCHOOL - an educational institution which is established 2.33 SCHOOL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES - school for persans by o~ pursuant to law, ~~pported and maintained principally through who are suffering from restriction or lack of ability to perform an public funds, and admin1stered by the local or national government, activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a or an agency or subsidiary of the latter. human being as a result of a mental, physical or sensory impairment. 2.23 REFUSE OR SOUO '-'.VASTE - all organic and inorganic non-liquid 2.34 SPECIAL SCHOOL - a school which utilizes cadavers, plants, and non-gaseous portions of the total waste mass. lt consists of all animais, bacterial or viral cultures and radioactive materials for putrescible and non-putrescible solid materials except for body studies and research. waste. 3 4 2.35 STUDENT - any person who Is. enrolled and engaged in formai 3.5 Noting of Permit. Within 14 working days after any change in the education studies and attends classes at the secondary or higher ownership of the establishment. the new owner shall apply to the education level. city/municipal hea 1th office to have such change noted in the records and secure a certificate and shall pay the corresponding tee in 2.36 TECHNICALNOCATIONAL SCHOOL - any school undertaking a respect of such noting. non-degree.program at the post-secondary education in preparation for a pa rticular occupation. 3.6 Validity. The sanitary permit shall be valid on the day of issuance until the last day of December of the sa me year, and shall be renewed 2.37 THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL - a school established to undertake at the beginning of every year thereafter. Upon the recommendation educational activities for priesthood or religious ministry. of the local health officer to the local health authority, the sanitary permit shall be suspended or revoked by the local health authority 2.38 TRADE SCHOOL - a school which incorporates technical/vocational for violation of any sanitary rules and regulations. activities such as welding, refrigeration and airconditioning, electronics, carpentry, electrical and other related activities into their 3.7 Posting of Permit. The sanitary permit shall be posted in a curricula. conspicuous part of the establishment for public information and 2.39 VERMIN - a group of insects such as flies. mosquitoes. cockroaches, shall be available for inspection by health and other regulatory lice. bedbugs. mites, ticks, fleas or small animais such as mice and personnel. . rats which are vectors of diseases. 3.8 Record of Sanitary Permit 2.40 VERMIN ABATEMENT PROGRAM - a series of preventive and 3.8.1 Everycity/municipalityshall keep a record of all establishments control procedures and activities for vermin contrai. which have been issued sanitary permits and renewal thereof.

SECTION 3. SANITARY PERMIT 3.8.2 The record shall in every case show the following: 3.1 a. The name and address of the holder of the sanitary No person or entity shall operate an establishment mentioned in permit who in every case shall be the actual operator

Section 1 without a sanitary permit issued by the local health officer. of the establishment; 3.2 Any extension, additional construction or alteration of the . b. The location of the establishment; establishment shall require a new sanitary permit before it could be operated. C. The nature/kind of business for which the permit has been issued; 3.3 Application or Renewal of Sanitary Permit d. The date when the first permit was issued and the 3.3.1 The application or renewal of sanitary permit shall be filed dates of every renewal thereof; with the city/municipal health office having jurisdiction over the establishment. e. Every change of ownership of the establishment since the first permit was issued; 3 3 2 Sanitary permit shall be issued only upon compliance to at least a satisfactory rating utilizing the sanitary inspection of f. Sanitary conditions under which the permit was issued public places establishment form (EHS form No. 103-B) or any renewal thereof granted; and 3.4 Fees. Fees shall be paid upon application. renewal and noting of g. The revocation of the sanitary permit. sanitary permit The amount of fees shall be set through local ordinance. 3.8.3 The record shall be available at ail reasonable times for inspection by any authorized officer of the Department of Health or local government unit. 5 6

SECTION 4. SITE REOUIREMENTS 4.3.2 Location For the promotion of the physical and emotional environment in schools, a. Nuisance. The school site shall be· located away from disturbances and places which give undesirable the following shall be the minimum site requirements and standards: influences such as cockpits, dancing halls, bars or 4.1 School Site Clearance recreational places of questionable character, bowling alleys, movie houses, markets, garbage dumps. funeral 4.1.1 A site clearance shall be secured from the regional health parlors. jails, cemeteries and other sources of office which has jurisdiction over the area before any nuisance. construction is made b. Noise. The school site shall be so selected that the 4. l. 2 Be fore a building or facility is constructed for school purposes, intensity of noise fi~ld in which the building is to be the owner, operator or administrator shall submit the location constructed will be as low as possible. Noise levels at plan as a requirement for site clearance. the school site shal1 not exceed 70 decibels. The acceptable noise levels in the school shall be as 4.2 General Criteria for Selection of School Site follows: 4.2.1 The school site shall not be located on a steep hill or slope Table 1. Acceptable Noise Levels in School Areas but in position to receive the maximum amount of sunlight 4.2.2 The area shall be large and suitable enough, to accommodate 1 Type of Room Acceptable Noise Levels (Decibels) building expansion, recreationa! area and other school facilities. Classrooms 35 to 40 4.2.3 The school site shall not be adjacent ta railways nor broken Hearing Test Rooms Less than 40 by highways, nor near factories or other properties where Music Rooms Less than 40 unnecessary noises, odors, dust, soot, gases or other disturbances would be likely to interfere with the school Health Rooms Less than 45 activities. Cafeterias/Canteen 50 to 55 4.2.4 The school site shall be accessible to the community to be School Sites Less than 70 served. (outdoor noise level] .. ~"~•a- 4.2.5 The school site shall have accessible water supply. C. Sources of Pollution The school site shall be remote 4.2 6 The area shall be easily drained from sources of pollution such as manufacturing 4.3 plants, refineries, oil burning dumps, sanitary landfill Requirements for Establishing Schools operations, polluted streams, sources of srnoke, fumes 4 3.1 Area of School Site or objectionable odors, poultries/piggeries and smoke belching vehicles. The area of the school site shall rneet the size of enrollrnent and kind of school as well as the co-curricular needs of the d. Distance frorn Property Line to Public Places. The pupils/students. distance of the school site from its property line to any public place shall be: i. 50 meters from cemeteries and memorial parks or other places of interment; 7 8 ii. 200 meters from bars, cocktail lounges, karaoke 5.1.4 Adequate protection against tire and other life and health and sing-along joints, abattoirs, markets. hazard shall be provided. moviehouses, billiard and pool halls, bowling alleys, video machines, amusement and 5.1.5 The classrooms and facilities shall be designed as to provide recreational places and the like: and satisfactory acoustic. Ill. 1000 meters from jails, night clubs, cabarets, 5. 1.6 The school shall be equipped and constructed to meet the disco houses, massage clinics and sauna baths, individual health needs of the school population. motels, booking outlets of racetracks and lotto, 5.1. 7 The construction of the school building shall be in conformity cockpits. and other places of vice. with the provisions of the National Building Code. 4.3.3 Accessibility 5.1.8 Sanitary facilities shall be properly designed and installed. a. The school site shall be accessible to the greatest 5.1.9 The school buildings, premises and other facilities shall be number of pupils/students it intends to serve. aesthetically designed. b. The site shall have sufficient freedom from traffic 5.1.10 The classrooms, premises and other facilities shall be of ample hazards. but it shall be accessible to safe size to prevent overcrowding. transportation facilities. 5.2 Specific Structural Req ui rements 4.3.4 Topography a. The general contour of the land for the school site 5.2.1 Floors shall be level and shall have no irregular boundaries. a. Floors of ail rooms in the school shall be smooth, easily cleaned. and in good condition. b. The ground shall be free from unnecessary abrasive materials and dangerous rock outcrops. b. Floors shall be constructed of concrete or other impervious material that is resistant to wear and

SECTION 5. STRUCTURAL REOUIREMENTS corrosion and shall be adequately graded and drained. C. Floors constructed of wood shall be with dovetailed For the promotion of the physical and emotional environment in schools, the following shall be the minimum structural requirements and standards: or tongue and grooved floor boards laid on a firm foundation and tightly clamped together. 5.1 General Structural Requirements d. Floors covered with linoleum or any smooth surface 5.1. l Orientation and construction of the building shall be in such rubber of similar material shàll be fixed to the floor a way as to receive the maximum amount of natural light in with cernent or suitable adhesive. Floors may be the classrooms. and a satisfactory amount along corridors covered with carpet or other floor covering in those and stairways. Adequate supplementary artificial lighting shall parts of the rooms where such carpets or coverings be provided. can be satisfactorily cleaned and maintained. 5.1.2 School buildings shall not be designed in such a way that e. Mats or duck boards, if used, shall be so constructed part of which shall be used for private residences or for other as to facilitate cleaning. purpose that may interfere directly or indirectly in the proper functioning of the school. f. Floors in toilet rooms shall be of impervious materials. 5.1.3 Hea lthful air condition shall be provided through effective ventilation, either natural and/or mechanical ventilation. g 10 5.2.2 Walls and Ceilings 5.2.3 Ventilation a. Apportionment of Air Space a. The walls and ceilings shall be smooth, tight and in good condition. i. Each pupil/student shall be allotted not less than 1.00 square meter of floor .area and not less b. Walls and ceilings shall have surfaces of light color than 3 cubic meters of airspace. and fiat finish. ii. Pupils/students doing laboratory or manual C. Ceilings and overhead structures shalf be painted with works shall be given at least twice the f!oor area light color and shall have a reflection factor of at least and twice the air space. 80% (Table 2). b. Windows and Other Openings d. Upper walls shall be painted with light color. and walls adjacent window areas shall be as near white as 1. Windows and other openings shall have an area practicable. The reflection factor shall not be less than equivalent to but not less than 1/5 of its floor 50% (Table 2). space. e. Lower walls up to the base board line and not more Il. Windows shall have an aggregate opening area than 1/3 of the height shall have a darker shade than of not less than 50% of the gross floor area. ... the upper wall and a reflection factor between 25% and 40% (Table 2). Ili. The sill must be about 1 meter high from the floor and the head at least 20 cm. below the f. Ali wall_ and_ c_eiling surfaces shall have a fiat non-glare ceiling. producing finish of washable paint or equivalent finish. C. Mechanical Ventilation Table 2. Reflection Factors of Paints of Various Tints .. i. Air-conditioning-units: A 1.50 HP airconditioner f Classification Reflection Coefficient (%~ for every 50 eu. m .. room volume shall be Gloss Mill White 74 to 82 p~ovided. 1 Flat Mill White 78 ii. Exhaust fans and blowers: A 25 cm. diameter Light Cream 74 blower fan per 35 eu. m. of room volume shall ! Light Pink 67 be provided. Light Yellow 65 5.2.4 Lighting Light Blue 61 Light Buff 58 a. The required minimum illuminations fordifferent rooms Light Gray 49 are shown below. Light Green 47 Medium Blue 38 Medium Gray 30 Red 13 - 12 11 Table 3. Minimum Requirements for Illumination 2. ln the computation of the roorn volume, any height in excess of 4 meters shall Minimum Lighting Level Lux not be considered. ~I Foot Candie Dralting. computer. typing, sewing v. Classrooms shall be properly lighted and rooms. room for partially mute 50 538.00 ventilated. children and those who lip read 1 b. Rest Room/Faculty Room Classrooms. study halls. 1 1 laboratories. dissecting rooms. 30 322.80 '; Every school shall be provided with a rest room/faculty i 1 offices. art rooms and shops 1 1 room where faculty rnembers can stay and study their ;1 1 Reception rooms. gymnBsiums. 20 215.20 lessons or rest dunng their break time. i swimming area ' ! 5 2 6 Classroorn Equ1pmont Audito,iums (not for study). 10 107.60 1 cafeterias. stairways 1 a. Seat/Desk and Seat/Dosk Adjustrnent 1 Corridors 5 - - . -· -- --- 53 80 - _J Seats shall be movable. adjustable and adaptable for varying pattern of arranging the seats in the classroom to accommodate for such factors as left handedness. b. The use of materials and strong lighting that cause sight and hearing problems, and variation in teaching glare shall be avoided. technique. 5.2.5 Classroom and Other Rooms of the Schoot 1. The location of the pupil/student in the roorn a. The size of the classroom and other rooms of the shall depend on his hearing and vision. school is influenced by lighting, ventilation and Il. Diagonal seating is sometimes advisable to arrangement of seats. secure better lighting. 1. The minimum dimension of the room shall be 7 111. Seats in laboratory rooms shall not bo placed meters by 9 meters to accommodate a close to stove or draft maximum of 50 students or pupils. Windows a long the longer side is preferred. b. Seat Arrangement Il. If one wall contains the windows. the width of 1. Seats and desks shall be arranged in sucl1 a the room perpendicular to this wall shall not be way that light falls on the left shoulder of the more than twice the height of the windows pupil/student. from the floor. Il. Pupils/students shall not be m<1dA to face the liqllt. Ill. If windows are in parallel walls, the width of the room between these walls shall not exceed iii. The seats shall be set with a distance of at least 4 times the window height. 75 cm. frorn the side and back walls of the classroom and 2 meters f1om the b1ackboards. iv. The height of the walls of the room shall not be less than 3 meters for non-air conditioned rooms. iv. An aisle of 75 en,. shal! be rnaintained in the middle, between the right and left seats. 1. Mezzanine floors used for offices, toi lets and storerooms may be lower but not V The back seats shall be placed not farther than lower than 2.50 meters in height. 9 meters from the blackboards/whiteboards. 13 14 C. Size oi Seats g. A playground with hubber ground shall be prov1ded r 1. Single seats shall be of such height and depth that the p:;pi/ 's!udent. when seated. can sit for schools with cemented ground.

SECTION 6. SANITARY FACILITIES REOUIREMENTS comfortêbiv \•, rrh feer res~i09 f;"",r::h- c ~ ~he ik:,or with the knees at right angle. For the promotion of the physical and emotional environment in schools, ii. Primary tables are acceptable, provided that the following shall be the minimum sanitary facilities requirements and each pupil/student has 60 cms. of table space, standards: no pupil/student sits at the ends and that the 6.1 Toilet Facilities table is so arranged as to allow light to always shine on the table. 6.1.1 Adequate and sanitary toilet facilities for male and female shall be provided. d. Cha lkboa rd/White boa rd 6.1.2 Toilet facilities shall be easily accessible to the students and 1. No chalkboard/whiteboard shall be placed on school personnel. the wall where the window is used for lighting the room. 6.1.3 Adequate lavatories shall be provided within or adjacent to the toilet rooms. ii. The bottom of the chalkboard/whiteboard shall be adjusted just above the level of the eyes of 6.1.4 Toilet rooms shall be properly lighted and ventilated. the students while seated. 6, 1.5 Basement toilets shall be avoided due to lack of sunlight. Ill. Chalkboard/whiteboard shall not reflect light. and difficulty of ventilation and sewer connections. 5.2.7 School Grounds 6.1.6 Toi let facilities sha Il be provided in ail floors of the building. a. Adequate space for playground shall be provided for 6.1. 7 Ali toilets sha Il have good ventilation either by windows or at least 40 students per session. exhaust fan. b. The playgrounds shall be located on a fiat terrain and 6.1.8 Odor absorbent materials such as saw dust and activated free from trash. manure, stump, rocks or other carbon shall be installed in the toilet rooms and shall be obstructions which may render the ground unsafe for located in a place that is out of the reach of children. the students. 6.1.9 The walls of toilet rooms shall be painted or finished in light color. C. The school ground shall be easily and properly drained. 6.1.1 O ln pre-schools, toi lets shall be located within or adjacent to d. The grounds shall be fitted with relatively safe playroom or classroom. equipment and in such conditions that accidents may be prevented. 6.1.11 ln pre-schools and elementaryschools, there shall be enough low toilet seats with the height of 35 cms. for the small e. The ground shall be provided with ail pathways made children. of suitable materials like cernent. gravel, cinder. If grave! or other loose materials will be used, provisions 6.1.12 The toilet shall be accessible to person with disability. shall be made to keep the materials from scattering. The walkway shall be wide enough to permit passing without stepping off. f. Adequate space for parking shall be provided. 15 16 6.1.13 Toilet Structural Requirements 6.1 15 Toilet Room Requirements for Pupils/Students a. Minimum Space Requirement: Pupils/students shall be provided with toilet rooms separate Table 4. Toilet Room Space Requirement for each sex. The number of fixtures shall be as follows: ! =·=========·=c=· -·---------·cc..-..;.·.,c:c._'-'. Toi let Unit 1.50 Square Meters/Unit I1,--L-a-va_t_o_ri-es________ ,_ _____1_.1_0_______ _ Table 6. Male Toilet Number of Male Pupi ls/Students Toilet Bowl Urinal Lavatory 1 LUrinais __ 1.10 ======c::c..=:-=:.=.::;_;;;_c:.. ~ . - ~ . - - - · - · - · - • "C ·- 1 Below 50 1 1 1 50 to 100 2 1 2 b. Minimum height of toilet ceiling : 2.50 meters. Fo, each additional 100 males: one {1) toilet bowl, one (H urinal and one (lf lavatoiy. c. Lighting; not less than 10 foot-candies (107.60 lux) -·· d. Table 7. Fern ale Toilet Natural Ventilation : window space sl1all be at least 25% of the floor area of toilet room. Number of Female Pupils/Students Toilet Bowl Lavatory e. Mechanical Ventilation: use of exhaust fan. Below 30 1 1 6.1.14 Toilet/Locker Room Requirements for Employees 30to 100 2 2 Employees of school shall be provided with locker rooms and One (1) toilet bowl for each additional 50 females. toilet rooms separate for each sex. The number of fixture One ( l) lavatory for each additional l 00 females. units per shift shall be as follows: 6.1.16 For schools with gymnasium, showers shall be provided at a Table 5. Toilet Requirement ratio of 1: 15 pupils/students per session. .. --- ~- ... --= ==,~ :.:= \ Number of Toilet Bowl Urinal Lavatory 6.2 Hand-Washing Facilities 1 Persons 6.2.1 Installation of Lavatories ï 1 Fern ale Male Male Female l 1.29 1 1 a. Lavatories shall be installed inside the toilet room and 1 1 1 30 - 49 2 1 shall be provided with water and soap, 1 2 2 50-99 2 2 2 3 3 1 b. Additional lavatories may be installed subjeG:t to the l 100 - up =--- One ( 1) fixture unit for each addit1onal 50 employees requirements of the local health officer. 6.2.2 Maintenance of Lavatories a. An adequate supply of water and soap shall be provided at all times. b. Paper towels are preferred for hand drying in the absence of mechanical drying device. If individual cloth towels are to be used. they shall be stored in a clean manner. The use of a common towel shall not be permitted. 17 18 c. The lavatory shall be maintained in good and clean 6.3.6 Bottled and packaged potable drinking water shall be condition. handled, stored and protected from contamination. The bottled drinking water shall corne from approved source in 6.2.3 Schools without piped water system shall provide: accordance with Department of Health Administrative Order No, 18-A, s. 1993 and dispensed from the original container a. Two (2) large pitchers or pots, or bucket and dipper filled by the supplier. lt is prohibited to serve the bottled for pourîng water. water already poured in drinking glasses of students/pupils / school personnel. b. Minimum of 100 liters of water for every 50 pupils/ students. 6.3. 7 Water used for steam process which have contact with food or food contact surfaces shall be free from any materials or 6.2.4 The school shall provide facility for the brushing of teeth of additives other than those specified by the Department of Health. students/pupils after each meal. 6.3.8 lce shall corne from ice plants with sanitary permit or shall 6.3 Water Supply be made from water meeting the requirement of the Philippine 6.3.1 The water supply shall be adequate and potable whether from National Standards for Drinking Water. lce making machine a public or from a private water supply system. The quality shall be located, installed, operated and maintained properly of water used shall be in accordance with the provisions of to prevent contamination of the ice. Chapter Il - "Water Supply" of the Code on Sanitation of the 6.3.9 lce shall be handled, transported, stored and dispensed in Philippines and its implementing rules and regulations and such a manner as to be protected against contamination .. the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. During deliveries, it shall not be placed in the ground or any a. Ali water sources shall have a certificate of potability filthy surfaces without protection. lce shall be dispensed in of drinking water based on the result of water analysis measured quantities from an approved ice maker dispensing conducted by a DOH accredited laboratory. unit. Adequate and acceptable ice storage and dispensing utensils shall be provided and properly used. b. A minimum of forty (40) liters per capita per day shall be maintained. 6.3.1Q Handles, chains and othercontaminating items shall not corne · in contact with ice. 6.3.2 lt shall be the duty of the school authorities to submit water samples for examination by a DOH accredited water 6.4 Food Establishment laboratory. Frequent monitoring of water supply system shall Food served within the school compound shall comply with the also be done by the school administrator. provisions of Chapter Ill - "Food Establishment" of the Code on 6.3.3 Running water, under adequate pressure, shall be provided Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules in all areas where food is prepared, processed or handled and reg u lat ions. and where food equipment and utensils are washed. 6.5 Sewage Disposai and Drainage 6.3.4 Drin king founta ins or equiva lent drinking facilities with a ratio 6.5.1 Sewage from the school plumbing system shall be connected of 1: 100 pupils/students per session shall be provided. to a public sewerage system, if available, or to an imhoff or 6.3.5 Drinking water if not supplied from a piped water supply septic tank or other wastewater treatrnent facility and system to the school and its premises shall be handled, subsurface absorption field. transported, dispensed in a sanitary manner and may be 6.5.2 Storm (rain) water shall be discharged to a storm sewer stored in a separate tank, reservoir or container approved by system in all areas where it exists. the loca I health officer. 19 20 6.5.3 Schools with restaurants and food outlets shall be provided 6.7.3 Flower vases and other containers that accumulate water with properly designed grease traps. lt shall be in accordance shall be emptied everyday to eliminate breeding places for with the provisions of Chapter XVII - "Sewage Collection and mosquitoes and other insects. Disposai. Excreta Disposai and Drainage" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implomenting 6.7.4 Ali below grade openings such as windows. lighting and ventilation shall be rat-proofed. Likewise, ait openings in the rules and regulations. exterior walls, fountains, ground or first floor and roof shall 6.6 Sotid Wastc Management be rat-proofed. ln case of heavy rat infestation, wooden exterior doors shall be covered with cuff and chain sheet 6.6.1 F,=very room in the establishment shall be provided with at metal and equipped with an automatic closing device. least two (2) refuse receptacles or containers with swing cover llnd made of impervious materials, one for biodegradable and one for non-biodegradable wastes. 6.6.2 Ali receptacles or containers shall be provided with tight fitting lids or covers. so constructed and maintained as to be vermin- l 6.7.5 The school site shall be established away from potential sources of insect or rodent breeding like open dumps. barnyards or manufacturing establishments whoro organic materials are processed. proof and easily cleaned. lt shall be lined with black colored 6.7.6 The growth of bushes, weeds and grasses shall be controlled plastic trash bags for non-biodegradable and green colored to prevent harborage of ticks. bugs and other noxious insects. trash bags for biodegradable materials. Collection of the 6. 7. 7 Ali deratting, disinfestation and disinfecting operations shall refuse shall be done by the school personnel daily. be handled by accredited urban pest contrai applicator under 6.6.3 Ali public areas in the establishment such as lobby, elevator the supervision of the local health office. doors, floor landing of stairs, shall be provided with refuse receptacles. 6.7.8 Vermin abatement program in schools shall be in accordance with pertinent provisions of Chapter XVI - "Vermin Control" of 6.6.4 Garbage and other putrescible animal and vegetable wastes the Code on Sanltation of the Philippines (P. D. 856) and its shall be collected and stored in a watertight and with tight- implementing rules and regulations. fitting lids container and removed as frequently as may be necessary and disposed of in approved manner. 6.8 Housekeeping 6.6.5 Accumulation of refuse which may become harborage and 6.8.1 lt shall be the responsibility of the school administrator to breeding places of vermin shall not be permitted. The assign custodial worker to manage the housekeeping activities segregation. storage, collection. transport and disposai of of the school and its premises. refuse shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6.8.2 The responsible person for housekeeping shall have suitable XVIII - "Refuse Disposai" of the Code on Sanitation of the training and experience and shall work under the supervision Philippines (P. D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations. 1 of the school administrator. 6.8.3 Schedule for School Housekeeping. 6.7 Vermin Contrai a. Daily Duties 6.7.1 The owner. operator or administrator of the establishment shall maintain a vermin abatement program in the buildings Maintenance and cleaning of pathways and grounds, and premises. flo9rs, carpets, lavatories, toilets. showers, rnirrors, lockers. furnitures, counters. rails, chalk and marker 6.7.2 School rooms. toilet rooms and other openings to outdoor pen rails. boards, desks, chairs, and collt1ctio11 and space shall be effectively screened. unless air-conditioned. disposai of refuse/solid waste shall be donc on a daily basis or niore freque11lly as necessary. 21 22 b. Weekly Duties 7 .1.3 Installations of elevators shall conform with existing laws governing elevator construction and safety. Dusting walls, cleaning high places, washing floors and baseboards and cleaning of carpets by vacuum 7.1.4 Where windows are barred for security reason, sufficient shall be done at least on a weekly basis or more egress shall be provided. The egress shall b.e kept open while frequently as necessary. the class is in session. c. Monthly Duties 7.1.5 Loose boards, splintered floors, cracks, raised boards in floors, broken windows and mirrors shall immediately be Cleaning light fixtures, lawn mowing or grass-cutting, repaired or replaced. removing marks from walls and washing glass windows shall be done at least on a monthly basis or 7.1.6 Steps within the building and leading to the building shall be more frequently as necessary. kept in good condition. avoiding loose and rotting boards, ail edges rounded, and sufficient width to give a 'firm tread. 6.8.3 The application of wax directly to the floor in excessive amount shall be prohibited. Application of wax to the stairways shall 7.1.7 There shall be no protruding nails or other similar objects. be prohibited. Desks shall be smooth with wide rounding edges and so constructed that they will not tip or turn over. ' 6.8.4 Cleaning shall be done before and after school hours. 7.1.8 Grounds shall be free from broken glasses, rocks, cinders, 6.8.5 Ali floors shall be kept clean and free from litter. Floors near tree limbs, old boards, weeds, and other refuse. water fountains or drinking facilities and hand-washing facilities shall be kept dry at ail times. 7.1.9 Ali abandoned wells and other excavations. small holes and soakage pits shall be filled to the level of the ground. 6.8.6 Each room shall have at least two (2) waste receptacles. one for biodegradable and one for non-biodegradable wastes. 7.1.10 Ali playground equipment shall be of good design and maintained in good condition. 6.8.7 Ali windows, floors. glasses, frames and venetian blinds shall be kept clean at ail times. 7.2 Precautions to Prevent Fire, Explosion, Gas Poisoning and Other Disasters

SECTION 7. SAFETY REOUIREMENTS 7.2.1 School buildings of 2 or more stories shall be provided with fire escapes. Ali fire escapes and all paths leading to them For the promotion of the physical and emotional environment in schools, shall always be cleared of obstruction. the following shall be the minimum safety requirements and standards: 7.2.2 Sufficient egress shall be provided. Two (2) doors of at least 7.1 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds 1 meter wide and 2 meters high shall be provided. If only one door is constructed, the door shall be at least 2 meters wide. 7.1.1 School buildings with 2 or more storeys shall have stairways of at least 1.8 meters wide located on each side of the building 7.2.3 Ali exit doors shall be equipped with panic locks, and ail to insure safe entrance and exit of students and school passageways kept free of obstruction. personnel. Stairways shall be well lighted. They shall be provided with at least one handrail running full length of the 7.2.4 Ali doors and gates of the school shall open outward. stairs, and ail elevated porches or stoops shall be enclosed 7.2.5 Rubbish, refuse, and ashes shall not be allowed to accumulate. with railing. They shall be removed from the school premises daily. 7.1.2 Corridors shall have a minimum width of 1.8 meters. They shall be well lighted and ventilated and shall be cleared of ail obstructions. 23 24 7 .2.6 Mops. rags, and other combustible materîals shall not be stored SECTION 8. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHEfl SCHOOL urrder stairways, in closets, and othe, congested places. They FACILITIES shall be kept in metal containers with a tight lid. 8.1 La bora tories 7.2.7 School electrical wiring shall be regularly checked by an electrician. Damaged wiring, defective switches, lighting 8.1.1 The laboratory area shall be adequate in size and volume rind fixtures. ;Jnd the like. shall irnrnediately be repaired or provided with fixtures for the scienco courses offerf'ld. replacod. 8.1.2 The laboratory shall be provided with satisfactory lighting /.2 8 An efficient means of putting out fire shall be on hand. A fire and ventilation. The air shall be dischFJrged to a clear area. exti11guisher is desirable, but if not available, a fiie blanket Odor absorbent matcrial shall be installed in the rooms. and bucket of sand can be used with good effect. The lire extinguisher shall be checked frequently to be sure it is in 8.1.3 fables, chairs/stools, equipment and other tacilities shall be good working condition. designed ergonorn ically. 7.2.9 Fire drills and earthquake drills shall be held at least once a 8. 1.4 The la bora tory sha Il be providod with lavatories, ernergency month. showers and waste disposai facility ... 7.2.10 Combustible or inflammable materials stored in the school 8.1.5 A first-aid kit, completely stocked for emergenr.y treatrnent or in its irn media te vicinity sha!I be subject to the regulé'ltions of cuts and burns, shall be providP.d and shall be oasily of the fire department. accessible for use. The first-aid kit shall be kept 01Jt of reach by the children. 7.2.11 Matches shall be kept in glass iar or metal container and away from children. 8.1,6 Schools preserving spRciniens for dissoct,on shall proviàe a. small storagc tank. The tank may be made of eith-'H jar or any 7.2.12 Ali gas appliances shall be vented to the outside or to a non-absorbent matorial, pl,iced near the laboratory. s uitable stack. Horizontal sections of pipes or a bru pt turns shall be avoided. 8.1.7 Poisonous and harmful pl8nts, animais, chemicals and materials shall be kept in appropriate and secured areas 7.2. U Stoves. appliances and equipment shall be kept in good repair. Burners and drafts shall be adjusted to reduce formation of 8. l.8 Viral and bacterial cultures shall be kept in laboratories under carbon rnonoxide. standard laborators,, socurity rneBsrnes. a. Gas shall be burned only in appliances with fixed 8.1.9 Chemistry la bora tories shall be provirled with suff1cient hoods connections. Flexible QilS hose shall not be used. or devices for exhalJSt of irritating or poisonotJS g,ises. b. No appliance shall be installed in a room in which 8.1.10 Laboratories of schools utilizing radioactive materiFJls or facilities for ventilation do not permit proper sources for study or research shall conforrn to the combustion under normal conditions of use. requiremcnts and guidelines prescribed by the Rfldiation Health Office of the Department of Health and the Philippine C. Every gas-type appliance shall be tested for leaks. Nuclear Research lnstitute. 7.2.14 Laboratory rooms for chemis!ry shall be provided with 8.1.11 The laboratory shall conform to the existing requir8ments as sufficient hose or Jevices for the exit of irritating or poisonous to location, size and volume of roorns, tire and explosion gases prevention. construction of barricades and shiùlds, persona! protective equipment as embodied in the provisions of Chôpter VI 1 • "lndustria I Hyg iene" of the Code on Sanita tian of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and n~gulôtions. 25 26 8.2 Gymnasiums 8.4.5 School quarters or dormitories shall be properly lighted and ventilated. No basement quarters shal! be permitted. 8.2.1 Gymnasiums shall be located as remote as possible from the classrooms. Adjacent locker rooms shall be located ideally in 8.4.6 Rooms shall be provided with furniture and with doors a separate wing. opening outwards towards a corridor or an open space. 8.2.2 The ceiling of the gymnasium shall be acoustically treated. 8.4.7 School quarters or dormitories shall be maintained clean and free from vermin infestation. 8.2.3 Gymnasiums shall be of adequate size and properly equipped. 8.4.8 Receiving rooms shall be provided for visitors. 8.3 Auditoriums 8.4.9 Fire exit shall be provided in accordance with the Fire Code of 8.3.1 The location of auditoriums shall be as remote as possible the Philippines. from the classrooms. 8.4.10 Ope ration of cafeteria, student lunch counters, restaurants, 8.3.2 The ceilings and walls of the auditorium shall be acoustically canteen and similar establishments shall comply to the treated. provisions of Chapter Ill - "Food Establishments" of the Code 8.4., School Ouarters/Dormitories within the School Premises on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations. 8.4.1 School quarters or dormitories shall be situated in such a 8.5 Computer Rooms way that: a. they are sufficiently far from ail fire hazards; 8.5.1 Equipment. furnitures. and other facilities in the computer rooms shall be ergonomically designed. b. necessary home works and studies can be carried on 8.5.2 Computer rooms shall be provided with appropriate lighting without undue interference by neighbors or by passing and ventilation. traffic; and C. activities within the school quarters or dormitories will 8.5.3 The temperature inside the computer rooms shall be not interiere with those going on in other classrooms, maintained at a room temperature of 26° C - 28° C. study rooms, laboratory rooms or library. and vice versa 8.6 Swimming pools 8.4.2 School quarters or dormitories shall be so planned and Operation of swimming pools shall comply with the pertinent constructed that in case of füe, typhoon. earthquake, and provisions of Chapter VIII - "Public Swimming or Bathing Places" of other disasters. ail students can evacuate the building the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its promptly and safely. implementing rules and regulations. 8.4.3 School quarters or dormitories shall be provided with 8.7 Libraries and other School Facilities adequate drinking water facilities in accordance with pertinent provisions of Chapter Il • "Water Supply'' of the Code on Libraries and ail other facilities in the school shall be constructed in Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing accordance with the National Building Code of the Philippines, Fire rules and regulations. Code, Code on Sanitation, National Plumbing Code and other existing laws and local ordinances. 8.4.4 School quarters or dormitories shall be provided with adequate toilet. hand washing and shower facilities as provided in Section 6, sub-sections 6.1.15 and 6.1.16. 27 28

SECTION 9. SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTS ron OAY CARE 9.3 Equipment and Furnishing SERVICE. PRE-SCHOOL SERVICE AND 9.3.1 Ali equipment and furnishing used shall be readily washable CHILDREN'S INSTITUTION or othervvise easily cleaned. Physical r-acilities 9.3.2 Furnishing which are likely to collect excessive amount of dust. such as heavy draperies, upholstery or carpets. shall 9.1.1 A prc-school service. day-care service or children·s institution not be used in rooms occupied by children. but such shall not be permitted inside factory, mercantile or business furnishings may be used for educational purposes if they are building. unless approved by the local health office. Such kept clean. approval shall be sub1cct to the condition that the plsce 1s free frorn fire, traffic, po11utants or other health hazards. 9.3.3 Tables and chairs and other equipment shall be appropriate for the size and needs of the children who use them and 9. î.2 Cellars shall not be used as school facilit1es. shall be readily washable 9.1.3 Ali pans of the building shall be adequately lightcd and 9.3.4 Sufficient play equipment shall be provided which is ventilated as provided for under these ru les and rogula t ions. appropriate to the stage of development of the children and which is designed to foster physical and motor development. .. 9.1 4 Windows in rooms above the ground floor shall be safely The eq uipment sha Il be easily accessible to the chi Id ren. guardcd w!wn the window sills are so low as to presont a readily washable, clean, in good and functional condition and safety hazard to the children. free from hazards such as sharp or pointed parts. or toxic or poisonous finishing materials. 9.1.5 Floors sllall be constructed of non-skid materials 9 3 5 A first-aid kit. completely stocked for emergency treatment !l.2 Sanitary 1acilities of cuts and burns. shall be provided and shall be easily 9.2 1 ïoilots shall be provided convenient to playrooms. classrooms accessible for use. The first-aid kit shall be kept out of the and dorm itories. reach of young children. 9.2.2 SepMate comfort rooms shall be provided for boys and girls. 9.4 lndoor and Outdoor Play Areas A partition not less than 1.70 motcr high shall separate the 9.4.1 lndoor and outdoor play areas shall be available to the children. toi lets. 9.4.2 Play areas shall be safe, clean, easily accessible. adequate in 9 2 3 Toilets. urinais and handwashing facilitios shall be 01 such height and size appropriatc for use by the children without size and suitable for the needs of the children. assistance. 9.4.3 Shady areas shall be available in outdoor play areas. 9.2 4 Soap and individtrnl papor or cloth towels or sanitary cirier 9.5 Care and Preparation of Food shall be prnvided adjacent to wash basins and within reach of the children. If persona! items such as combs, washcloths 9.5.1 When food is stored or served to children in a day care service. and others are provided, each chîld shall havo such articles pre-school service, or children's institution. the provisions of for his own use. Chapter Ill - "Food Establishments" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (PD. 856) and its implementing rules and 9 2 (", Drinking water shall be potable 111 accordance with the regulations shall be applied hereto. provisions of the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. 9.5.2 The food supplied to the children shall be wholesome and nutritious, of good quality, properly prepared. and varied 9 2 6 Plurnoing shall be 1n accordance _,;,it11 the Na1ional Plumbtng according to a balanced diet. Code of the Philippines. 29 30 9.5.3 Milk shall be kept at a temperature below r C. 10.2.2 Requirements for medical/paramedical schools and scientific institutions on the use of cadavers for research and scientific 9.5.4 A child shall not be permitted to remove the caps from bottles purposes: or containers of milk intended for other persons or permitted to assist in the dispensing of milk except under adequate a. Duly accomplished applications for the use of cadavers su·pervision. for scientific purposes shall be forwarded to the regional health director for approval.

SECTION 10.SPEClFIC REOUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL b. Only paramedical institutions authorized by the SCHOOLS Commission on Higher Edu_cation (CHED) to operate medicine, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, 10.1 Donation of Human Organs for Medical, Surgical and midwifery and other paramedical courses are qualified Scientific Purposes to apply for permission to use cadavers for scientific For the purpose of this Section. the provisions of Republic Act No. purposes. 7170 otherwise known as the Organ Donation Act of 1991 as C. The application shall be filed by the applying medical/ amended by Republic Act No. 7885 dated February 20, 1995 shall be paramedical/scientific institution and not by a funeral applied and enforced in these implementing rules and regulations. establishment or by an individual. 10.2 Use of Remains for Medical Studies and Scientific Research d. Cadavers shall be properly embalmed to be certifie.ci 10.2.1 Unclaimed remains may be used by medical schools and by the embalmer by affixing his signature at the back scientific institutions for studies and research subject to the of the Death Certificate under title of "CERTl FICATE following requirements: OF EMBALMERS". a. Unclaimed cadavers of persans who died of or with a e. Where the cadaver is involved in a medico legal case, da ngerous communicable d isease sha 11 not be clearance shall be first secured from the chief of police permitted to be utilized for scientific purposes and/or or the prosecutor having jurisdiction. medical studies. f. Application forms shall be properly accomplished, b. ln case the persan died from non-dangerous together with the death certificate, certification of communicable disease. a certification shall be secured inspection from the local health officer in the point of by the scientific institution and/or medical school from origin and police certification that there is no claimant the director or chief of hospital certifying that the before subm itting to the reg iona I health director. cadaver has been unclaimed for 48 hours after death g. The necessary transit permit shall be secured and the and that the cause of death was that of the official receipt covering the payment shall be attached abovementioned disease. to the application. C. Where the cadaver involved has been donated to h. The cadaver or the part or parts thereof shall not be medical schools and scientific institutions for studies disposed in any way or manner other than the and research, an affidavit to this affect shall be required purposes applied for. from the nearest of kin with two witnesses, subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public. i. After the cadavers have served their purposes. the same shall be given a decent burial by the applicant institution which shall defray ail expenses incident thereto. 31 32 j. lt is the responsibility of the school to see to it that 10.3.2 Dissection Room the list of unclaimed cadavers has been posted in public places (i.e. police department. municipal hall, The following shall be the minimum requirements for hospital, market. church) and a certification of dissection room: publication was secured. The list of unclaimed cadaver a. The dissection room shall be located in a suitable shall be posted for at least three (3) consecutîve days. place of the building, preferably on the top floor, or in 10.3 Requirements for medical/paramedical schools and scientific a separate structure where only authorized persons institutions storing preserved bodies for scientific purposes shall have access; Medical/paramedical schools and scientific institutions storing b. Good ventilation and lighting; preserved human bodies for scientific purposes must provide, in C. Protection from insects and rodents; addition to existing facilities, the following: d. Floor and walls up to 1.5 meter high shall be of cernent 10.3.1 Morgue and other impervious materia1s; and a. Location. The morgue shall be constructed either as e. One or more floor drains connected with the waste water a separate structure or part of the medical or treatment facilities separate from the septic tank or sewage paramedical building. ln either case strict privacy shall disposai system. be maintained. b. Size. The size of the morgue depends on the number SECTION 11. SPECIFIC REOUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL, of cadavers to be stored. The cadavers shall be PUPILS/STUDENTS. AND SCHOOL HEALTH contained· in tanks divided into compartments. Each SERVICES compartment shall have the following dimensions: 2.5 meter long, 1.5 meter wide and 2.5 meter deep. Every 11.1 Personnel compartment shall be provided with a drain pipe leading into a waste water treatment facility separate 11.1.1 Teaching and non-teaching personnel of the school shall from the septic tank. The cover of each compartment ·. undergo annual physical, medical and dental check-up. shall be provided with tight fitting lids. The disposai of the cadaver shall be in accordance with the 11.1.2 No person shall be employed in any·school without first provisions of Chapter XXI• "Disposai of Dead Persans" securing a health certificate (EHS Form 102-A. B) from the of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) city/municipal health officer of the locality where the and its implementing rules and regulations. establishment is located. Hea 1th certificates are non- transferable and shall be renewed annually. C. Lighting and Ventilation. The aggregate window area shall not be less than 1/10 of the floor area. The room 1 l.1.3 The hea 1th certificate of employees working in food outlets shall be well ventilated and well lighted. ln addition to ~r establishments within the school shall be clipped visibly those openings, exhaust ducts of at least 1/50 of the in the upper left front portion of the uniform while working. floor area shall be provided in the ceiling or as close to 11.2 Pupil/Student the ceiling as possible. d. Temperature. The morgue shall be maintained at least 11.2.1 Ali pupils/students enrolled in the school shall undergo at room ternperature (average temperature of 26° C to physical, medical and dental examinations annually. 28 ° Cl. 11.2.2 Periodic immunizations that may be necessary or required shall be provided in coordination with the local health office. 33 34 11.2.3 Guidance and counseling services for the promotion of b. Only teachers trained in first-aid sha\l do first aid physical. mental and emotional health of pupils/students shall measures. Otherwise, this shall be referred to the be provided by the school. health personnel in the school clinic. 11.3 School Health Facilities c. The first aid kit shall contain the following: 11.3.1 School Clinic Table 8. First Aid Kit Contents a. Ail schools shall establish a medical and dental clinic First-Aid Material Ouantity for the delivery of preventive and promotive health Alcohol, 70% lsopropyl 1 doz. Botties services and the treatment of minor ailment and· Ammonia, Aromatic Soi rit 4oz. ernergency cases. Aoolicators. throat, wooden • Bandaae Gauze, 2.5cm., sterile 9meters b. Big schools with 3000 or more students shall allocate a room space of not less than 65 square meters as school clinic, divided into compartments to suit the Bandaae Gauze 5.0cm. sterile Bandane triannular Cotton, Absorbent. sterile . 9meters 10 grams different health needs of pupils/students. Cup, drinking, Paper 1 gross Dressing, finger, 1cm. inch band aid 2 boxes of 100s c. School clinics shall be well lighted and ventilated. Gauze, sterile 1 sa. Meter d. A lavatory or handwashing facility with adequate and potable water supply shall be installed in the school Gauze, Sterile, Plain Pad 2 x 2 inch in Germoroof envelop .• clinic. Gauze. Sterile, Plain, Pad 3 x 3 inch. ln Germproof envelop . Oil in Cloves 1 oz. e. Basic medical and dental equipment, stretcher, Petrolatum, plain, white 2oz. portable oxygen tank with regulator and other basic Pins. Safetv, 6 cm., 4 cm. 2oz. drugs/medicines and dental supplies shall be provided. Soao, Green Tincture 8oz. f. The presence of health personnel in the school clinics shall be required for the du ration of time when classes Solints for Arm 3 x 17 in. Solint for lea, 3-1/2 x 30 in .• Elastic Bandaae - 6 cm. 3rolls are going-on. Tape, Adhesive. 1/2 in. 9 meters Tape. Adhesive. 2 in, 9meters g. A referral system for health, medical and dental services shall be established by the school with the Tape, Adhesive, 1/2 in. Thermometer, Clinical, Celsius .. 9Meters local health office, government or private hospitals and clinics for handling complicated cases. Tongue Depressor Toweling, Paper, 10 in wide . h. A list of hospitals. clinics and practitioners for referral Towelino. Paper, 30x40 in., 1/4 fold Scissors ..• of emergency/complicated cases, including their addresses and telephone numbers shall be available Forceps, Splinter Hot Water Sottie .. in the school clinic. Wash Basins lcebaas .. 11.3.2 First Aid Kit a. First-aid .kit shall be available in every teachers/faculty Dressina Basin lnelastic Tournicuet . Toothpicks 6boxes room. First Aid Textbook, Guide, PNRC 2 copies • Depending on the School Population and their activities. 35 36

SECTION 12. INSPECTION AND EVALUATION 12.1.4 Uniform of lnspector and Aids to Inspections a. Th~ sanitation inspector shall wear the prescribed 12.1 Sanitary Inspection urnform of the office with the proper identification ca rd while conducting the inspection. 12.1.1 Responsible Officer b. He shall likewise bring ail the equipment and supplies lt shall be the duty of the city or municipal health officer to cause an inspection and evaluation of every school requiring ~eede~ in the inspection such as the sanitary a sanitary permit for its operations, at least every three (3) mspect1on of public places establishment form (EHS months and to cause as many additional inspections and re- Form N?, 103-8), clipboard, thermometer, flashlight, inspections and evaluation as deemed necessary for the measunng tape, camera, light meter. water pressure enforcement of the provisions of these rules and regulations. gaug~, residual chlorfne and pH comparator kits, Inspection of the establishment shall be conducted within blackl1ght, copy of the sanitation laws, regulations. seven (7) working days after payment of the inspection fee to standards and other reference materials needed in the inspection. the city/municipal treasurer concerned. 12.1.5 Recording of Inspection 12.1.2 Sa nitation 1nspection Fee a. The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter shall rec~rd his The fees payable on every inspection shall be in such amount prescribed by local ordinances. findings in an inspection form (EHS Form No. 103-8). b. The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter shall furnish 12.1.3 Mission Order the original of such report to the operator of the a. The city/municipal health officer or the chief of the sanitation establishment. division or section or unit of the local health office. as the case may be, shall issue a mission order (EHS Form No, C. Demerits entered in the appropriate column of the 112) for every sanitation inspection that will be inspection form shall indicate that the item does not conducted by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector. conform with the requirements of these rules and regulations. b. The mission order shall contain date, mission order number and series, the name of the inspector and the i. The inspection form has twenty (20) items. 1. D. number, the business na mes, addresses, Non-complying items are indicated with an (X). categories of establishments to be inspected and the Every such item is weighted with a demerit of scheduled dates of inspection. This must be shown 5. The rating of the establishment is therefore to the owner/operator of the establishment before any 100 less (number of demerits x 5). The result is inspection is conducted. The immediate supervisor expressed as a percentage (%) rating. of the inspecter shall monitor the enforcement of the d. Sanitation Standard mission order. i. The percentage rating has an equivalent C. Sanitary inspection conducted without a mission order sanitation standard as shown in Table 9: is prohibited. d. The operators of establishments shall report to the local health officer or chief of sanitation division/section/unit the unauthorized inspection that was executed. 37 38 Table 9. Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker C. Within 48 hours of the inspection or evaluation, the original of the inspection report (EHS Form No. 103-B) Percentage Sanitation and the sanitary order shall be furnished and Rating Standard Color Code acknowledged by the holder of the sanitary permit, or 90 - 100% Excellent Luminous Green the operator of the establishment. The inspection report shall be personally delivered, or shall be sent 70 . 89% Very Satistactory Luminous Yellow through the postal service, registered with return card. 50 - 69% Satisfactory Luminous Red 12.1.7 Re-1 nspection ii. School with percentage rating below 50% shall a. If upon ra-inspection of the establishment after the be recommended for suspension of operation deadline the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter until compliance. finds that correction has not been effected, he shall report to the health officer who shall recommend the iii Sanitation standard rating sticker (SSRS) (EHS revocation of the sanitary permit. form No. 104-A/C) shall be posted in a conspicuous part of the establishment. b. A copy of the inspection form and any notice seived shall, preferably at the door, for guidance of the in all cases be filed and kept by the local health office customers. lt shall be updated once every three and be available for inspection by authorized officiais. (3) months. unless revoked earlier. 12.2 Service of Notice e. The average sanitation standard of every school shall 12.2.1 Whenever an inspection or evaluation form indicates non- be evaluated by the local health officer/ chief of the complying items, the city or municipal health officer shall sanitation division/section/unit every year end to serve to the operator of the establishment a sanitary order determine its improvement/maintenance rating. requiring him, within the grace period stated in the order. to take such remedial action as may be specified therein. 12.1.6 Report of Inspection 12.2.2 ln the event of non-compliance with the terms of the first a. The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who sanitary order by the operator, the health officer may serve a second notice: conducted the inspection shall complete the sanitary inspection report. and whenever an inspection form a. Second Sanitary Orcier issued indicates non-compliance to items relating to any particular type of premises, the inspecter shall i. If the owner of the establishment needs notify the holder of the sanitary permit, the manager additional time to comply with the first sanitary or occupier of the correction to be made and indicate order, he shall request in writing prior to the a reasonable period for its compliance. expiration of the said sanitary order for an extension of the grace period to the city or i. The recommended corrective measures shall be municipal health authority. The second sanitary specific in nature for the easy understanding order shall then be subject to the approval of the local health authority. of the operator of the establishment. ii. Notice of Hearing (EHS Form No. 118). The city/ iî. Reasonable period for compliance or grace period municipal health officer shall call the holder of the shall be inclusive of Saturdays. Sundays and holidays. sanitary permit to show cause, at a time and place stated in the notice, why the permit issued in b. The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who respect of the establishment shall not be revoked. conducted the inspection shall likewise prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No. 107) for approval by the 12.3 Revocation of Permit city or municipal health officer or chief of the sanitation 12.3.1 After prior notice and hearing · as provided above. the division or section or unit. as the case may be. health officer, if satisfied that the terms of the two notices 39 40 12.7 Hearings have not been complied with or that failure to comply therewith is not excusable, shall recommend to the local The local health authority may conduct hearings regarding erring health authority the revocation of the said permit, or; establishments to include appeals from establishments. The decision of the local health authority shall be deemed final and executory. 12.3.2 After the second sanitary order on an extended grace period, a re-inspection was conducted and still the operator of the

SECTION 13. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL ADMINJSTRATOR establishment fails to comply with such order as reported by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter, the health officer The school administrator shall: shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit without delay and shall inform other 13.1 Conduct and supervise the maintenance of a healthful physical and related agencies of the city or municipality of the revocation. emotional environment for the school as provided in these implementing rules and regulations; 12.3.3 Lifting of suspension of permit may be recommended by the local health officer to the local health authority whenever the 13.2 Apply sanitary permit before operating a school and renew such operator of the establishment complies with the notices. permit at the beginning of each year thereafter; 12.3.4 The operator of the establishment may file a motion for 13.3 ln medical school or scientific or research institutions, the reconsideration to the health authority if he/she is not satisfied administrator shall monitor and supervise the use and storage of with the action of the city or municipal health officer. remains or cadavers and conduct the decent burial or disposai of said cadavers or remains; .. 12.3.5 The health authority may file court proceedings against any establishment continuously operating after the revocation of 13.4 Provide protective equipment or dust mask for the personnel or its permit. pupils/students when erasing the boards; 12.4 Summary Suspension of Permit 13.5 Maintain a vermin abatement program withln its buildings and school premises; Whenever the city/municipal health officer finds unsanitary or unhealthy conditions in the operation of an establishment which in 13.6 t\1aintain a school clinic as prescribed in the foregoing provisions of his judgment constitute a substantial hazard to the public health, these rules and regulations; the local health officer may recommend to the local health authority 13.7 Report the occurrence of notifiable diseases and disease outbreaks the immediate suspension of the sanitary permit Any person to in the school to the local health office; whom such order is issued may file a written petition and shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours. 13.8 Guide the health authorities in the conduct of inspection; 12.5 Appeals 13.9 Assist the local health officer in the campaign for the promotion of health and the prevention and control of diseases; and The person or panel conducting the hearing rnay confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed from which decision shall be final. 13.10 Comply with the provisions of thefs-e implementing rules and regulations. 12.6 Power of Entry Any sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter or duly authorized officer SECTION 14. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR of the Department of Health or of the provincial, municipal or city The regional director shall: health offices, upon presentation of proper credentials may at ail reasonable times enter into any premises of any establishment used 14.1 Issue school site clearance after evaluation and validation of for any of the purposes referred to in these rules and regulations proposed school sites. for the purpose of inspection or any other action necessary for administration of these rules and regulations. SECTION 15. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ·LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER a. Sanitary inspections shall be conducted byofticials in accordance Îhe local health officer.shall: with sub-section 12.1.3 of these rules and regulations. 15.1 Conduct or cause the_regular inspection of schools and their b. Sanitary inspections shall be done preferably during the time premises to ascertain their state of sanitation; when the establishment is in operation. 42 41 15.2 Apply precautionary measures to prevent the spread of any · SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE communicable disease or possible outbreak of disease within the school and investigate all reported outbreaks and deaths; ln the event that any rule, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or word of 15.3 Issue sanitary permits to schools and health certificates to the these rules and regulations is declared invalid for any reason, the other personnel eniployed in these establishments; provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby. 15.4 Post the Sa nitation Standard Rating Sticker (SSRS) in a conspicuous SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE part of the establishment for public guidance after each inspection; 15.5 Recommend to the regional health office the approval of school site Ail pertinent rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions clearances; and of these rules and regulations are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 15 6 Assist in the enforcement of the provisions of these rules and regulations. SECTION 20. EFFECTIVITY

SECTION 16. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT These rules and regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from The local government unit shall: date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. 16. 1 Reserve appropriate tracts of land under their jurisdiction as school site; 16.2 "'Apply appropriate measures or actions to maintain a healthful Approved on this 28th day of April nineteen hundred ninety eight, physical and emotional environment for the school, particularly, as Manila, Philippines. to its distances from proposed or existing establishments that are considered nuisances under these rules and regulations; 16.3 Every city/municipality shall prohibit unnecessary blowing of horns within 120 meters from the school site. The school shall provide the necessary signs to this eftect; ~Ml1'~-- 16.4 Guide the local health officer in the enforcement of these rules and CARMENCITA NORIEGA-REODICA. M.D., M.P.H .. C.E.S.O. 11 regulations; and Secretary of Health 16.5 Enforce the provisions of these rules and regulations.

SECTION 17. PENAL PROVISION 17.1 Any person who shall violate, disobey, refuse, omit or neglect to 1 comply with any of tbe. provisions of these rules and regulations, 1 Date of Publication: 21 June 1998 shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished r Manila Standard by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a i 1 fine not exceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending upon the ~ discretion of the court. 1 i 17.2 Any person who shall interfere or hinder. or oppose any officer, agent i 1 or member of the Department of Health or of the bureaus and offices under it, provincial, city or municipal health officers, sanitary engineers and sanitation inspectors in the pE!rformance of his duty as provided for under these rules and regulations', or sha11 tear down, mutila te, deface or alter any placard, or notice, affixed toJhe premises in the enforcement of these rules and regulaticii1s· -shall_b<? guilty of misdemeanor and punishable upon convittion by imprisonri"lent for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not (;")Xceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending on the discretion of the court. 43 44