Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 6 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on School Sanitation and Health Services.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
The Regulation provides for sanitation and health requirements in public and private schools and all the other types of school that are referred in the Regulation. The Regulation provides for gaining sanitary permit, application and its renewal, selection of school site and structural requirements such as lighting, mechanical ventilation, air space, classroom equipments, seat arrangement and chalkboard/whiteboard. As to sanitary facilities requirements the Regulation provides for lavatory facility, water supply, sewage disposal, vermin control and house keeping. Safety requirements include buildings and grounds, fire prevention, gas poisoning and other disasters prevention equipments. Other facilities for the school are laboratories, dormitories, computer rooms, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor play areas. Section 10 of the Regulation refers to specific requirements for special schools for surgical and scientific purposes. final provision refer to requirements for personnel, school clinic and sanitation inspection. The Regulation consists of 20 Sections.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Published by Department of Health Environmental Health Service.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No