Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 3342-5-12.18 | Administrative policy regarding universal restrooms.

                                                
(A) Policy statement. The purpose of this policy is to
		  provide for the consideration and implementation of gender-inclusive restrooms,
		  referred to herein as universal restrooms, in all new construction or major
		  renovations of university facilities.
(B) Definitions.
(1) "Universal restroom" means any restroom
			 that does not designate a gender and may be used by anyone.
(2) "Gender-specific restroom" means any
			 restroom that has been designated "men" or
			 "women."
(3) "University property" means all university
			 owned, operated, or leased property including but not limited to grounds,
			 buildings, and facilities. 
(C) Scope. This rule applies to the construction of new
		  buildings and major renovations of existing buildings on university property,
		  as well as to existing buildings and facilities with gender-specific single
		  occupancy restrooms.
(D) Implementation. The division of finance and
		  administration, through the office of the university architect, shall be
		  responsible for the implementation of this policy. The division of diversity,
		  equity and inclusion shall be responsible for working with the division of
		  finance and administration to ensure the implementation of this policy aligns
		  with the strategic mission of the university.
(1) When possible, at least one universal restroom shall be
			 provided in all new constructions and major renovation projects. Existing
			 gender-specific restrooms may remain as gender-specific restrooms, except in
			 cases of major renovations where such facilities shall be considered for
			 conversion to universal restrooms as determined by the office of the university
			 architect in consultation with the division of diversity, equity and
			 inclusion.
(2) When feasible as determined by the office of the
			 university architect, the construction or designation of universal restrooms
			 will be considered in existing buildings even if such buildings are not
			 otherwise scheduled for major renovation.