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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances, General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Inspection Equipment Economic/social/cultural rights Education Institution Human rights Sewerage Water supply Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
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.
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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References - Legislation

Implements

Presidential Decree No. 856 Promulgating the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Sheep/goats, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Mineral water, Monitoring, MRL-maximum residue limit, Potable water, Poultry products, Public health, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX