In this section, “close proximity to the employee’s work area” means no more than 500 feet and two adjacent floors from the furthest employee work area being served. An employer must provide a lactation location, other than a bathroom or a closet, that:is in close proximity to the employee’s work area; and shields its occupants from view and from intrusion by coworkers or others. The lactation location may include the place where the employee normally works if it otherwise meets the requirements of this Part 2. The lactation location must:be safe, clean, and free of toxic or hazardous materials; limit access to it by a door that can be locked from the inside; and contain:a surface (e.g., a table or shelf) on which to place a breast pump and other personal items; a place to sit; at least one electrical outlet; and unless elsewhere provided by the employer in close proximity to the employee’s work area:a sink with running hot and cold water; and a refrigerator in which the employee can store breast milk. Ord. 18-213