Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure, 202312. Sanitation |
| (1) | All schools must have a sufficient number of sanitation facilities, as contained in Annexure D, that are easily accessible to all learners and educators, provide privacy and security, promote health and hygiene standards, comply with all relevant laws and are maintained in good working order. |
| (2) | The choice of an appropriate sanitation technology must be based on an assessment conducted on the most suitable sanitation technology for each particular school, taking cognisance of the specific site conditions. |
| (3) | Sanitation facilities may include one or more of the following: |
| (a) | Water borne sanitation, including closed-circuit systems; |
| (b) | septic or conservancy tank systems; |
| (c) | ventilated improved pit latrines; or |
| (d) | composting toilets. |
| (4) | Plain pit toilets and bucket latrines are not allowed at a school. |
