Public toilet facilities are not required for transactions having a public access area less than or equal to what size?

Public toilet facilities are typically not required for transactions or establishments that have a public access area of 300 square feet or less. This guideline is established to prevent small establishments from facing the burden of installing restroom facilities when their size and expected patronage do not warrant such an investment. The intent is to ensure that regulations are proportional to the scale of the business operations and the anticipated number of customers.

When an establishment exceeds this size, the likelihood of accommodating a larger number of patrons increases, thus necessitating the provision of adequate restroom facilities to maintain public health and comfort standards. Therefore, the requirement is a reflection of both practical utility and public safety considerations, ensuring that facilities are available for the expected occupancy levels in larger spaces.