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Design Manual NR/GN/CIV/200/04 Public Toilets In Managed Stations
Design Guidelines
Document Varification Managed Stations WC’s
NR/GN/CIV/200/04
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Preface Design Guidelines
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What do we mean by ‘world class’? this context, world class is very much are exactly the right sort of ‘world
related to durability and robustness over class’ Network Rail is looking for. Tough,
As part of Network Rail’s commitment time. robust, well-built, well ventilated, and all
to putting passengers first, its senior beautiful in their own way.
station’s team set an objective to We therefore asked ourselves two
provide world class WC facilities simple questions: Firstly, we asked (continued overleaf)
as toilets are upgraded in Managed where have we seen outstanding public
Stations over the next few years. conveniences in a demanding public
setting that have stood the test of time.
World class means many different Our team looked at many examples
Rothesay Pier Public WC’s, Isle of Bute.
things to different people. For some from across the UK and in particular we Image: Mike Nettleship
it might mean gold taps and veined were impressed by the historic loos at
marble, while for others it could be the Rothesay West Pier on the Isle of
pared back minimalism where lights, Bute. Here the weighty sanitaryware,
taps, switches and drainage points are glazed brick, glistening copper pipes
hidden from view and operated by a and robust fittings speak of timeless
discrete wave of the hand. What seems quality and the planted central urn is as
most important is that ‘world class’ joyful as it is unexpected.
should be intrinsically linked to context
and use. Our major stations have a very As a more recent example we cited the
particular set of requirements; their Barbican loos by architects Chamberlin,
use is unusually intense and continuous Powell and Bon with their immaculately
all day and well into the night. In many detailed terrazzo giving a sense of
instances there are too few fittings elegant permanence. Both are now
and little available space to provide listed for good reason. The newer loos
more, in the short-term at least. They at the V&A Members’ Room by Carmody
therefore have to work exceptionally Groarke architects share many of the
hard in the most demanding of settings timeless qualities of the older, listed
where, despite best efforts to clean loos, but brought up to date with a
and monitor them, crime and antisocial contemporary approach to details, V&A Members’ Room WC’s by Carmody Groarke. The Barbican WC’s by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon.
behavior are an unfortunate reality. In materials and fittings. These examples Image: Rory Gardiner Image: Marissa V, Flickr
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Secondly, we asked whether the railway sink and WC fittings, tough but elegant
itself had its own historic precedents sanitaryware which feels ‘built in’ rather
that shared some of the timeless quality than ‘fitted out’. Cubicles are formed
we see at Rothesay, the Barbican out of full-height solid walls, not wafer-
and the V&A. The answer, of course, thin, rattling partitions, giving a sense of
is yes. Peckham Rye’s extraordinary privacy and dignity rarely found in most
loos, hidden from view for decades modern, laminate-lined public WC’s.
but now lovingly restored are a case-
study in beautifully detailed mosaic Our new loos need to be of today, not
and glazed brick with full height copies of a previous era, but there are
cubicles, heavy doors and their own strong clues in these tough, elegant,
substantial porcelain and brass fittings. timeless loos which we can learn
The loos at South End Green are no from as we develop new, sustainable,
less magnificent and there is another world class station facilities which put
example at Manchester Victoria; this passengers first.
has been modified over time but the
essence of these elegant old loos is still
visible. We have also seen fragments of
wonderful art nouveau wall tiles in the
basement at Charing Cross. No doubt
more will reveal themselves over time. Top: Manchester Victoria WC’s. Peckham Rye Station Toilets. Image: Benedict
Image: Network Rail O’Looney Architects
There is a great deal of similarity
Above: South End Green WC’s.
between these examples. Several use
Image: London Less Travelled,
glazed ceramic walls of one type or Flickr
another – tiles, glazed brick, mosaic
and in many instances wall and floor Right: Original Tiling, Charing
Cross Station. Image: Network
corners are curved to make them tough
Rail
enough to take knocks and bumps,
as well as making them easy to clean.
Each one has (or at least had) weighty
How to use this document Design Guidelines
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Purpose
The Network Rail Design Guidance for Public Toilets
in Managed Stations is intended to provide a
consistent approach to design quality across the
Managed Stations Portfolio.
Scope
The intended audience for the Design Guidelines are
architects, designers, project managers, project
sponsors and others involved in designing WC’s for
Network Rail.
The Design Guidelines are contained in a single
document divided over six sections:
1 2 3 4 5 6
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6
Introduction and Guiding Capacity and User Groups Space Planning Guidance for Services Coordination Wayfinding and Information Materials, Fixtures, and Finishes
Principles Facilities
Calculating appropriate levels of Strategic principles for the Guidelines to provide a Preferred materials palette,
Provides a background for provision, including the gender Provides information on integration of water supply hierarchy of signage, including lighting, planting, and a selection
the need for design guidance, split and number of appliances dimensions and layouts for key and drainage, ventilation, logos for individual facilities, of appropriate fittings and
the document’s purpose and required. Providing unisex and WC components, circulation power, fire safety and lighting supergraphics, customer finishes for key components.
intended audience, along with accessible facilities for all users. and activity spaces in all types including primary servicing and feedback tablets and wider
guiding principles for design of facility. maintenance routing. station information.
development.
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Section 1 Page 3.10 Circulation Spaces 31 5.5 Pictograms 51
1.0 Introduction 3.11 Entrance Spaces 32 5.6 Supergraphics 52
3.12 Accessible Toilet and Baby- 33 5.7 Unisex Facilities 53
1.1 Background 9 Changing 5.8 Appliance Identification 54
1.2 Guiding Principles 10 3.13 Ambulant Accessible / Gender- 34 5.9 Additional Customer 55
Neutral Toilet Information
3.14 Changing Places Toilet 35 5.10 Attendant Signage and 56
Section 2 Page 3.15 Assistance Dog Spending Areas 36 Customer Feedback
2.0 Capacity and User Groups 3.16 Attendant and Cleaners’ 37 5.11 Station Information 57
Facilities
2.1 User Groups 12
2.2 Calculating Provision 13 Section 6 Page
2.3 Calculating Provision 14 Section 4 Page 6.0 Materials, Fixtures, and
(Alternative Method) 4.0 Services Coordination Finishes
2.4 Quantity of Appliances 16
2.5 Unisex Facilities 17 4.1 Services Approach and Safety 39 6.1 Sanitaryware 60
4.2 Service Corridors and Ceilings 40 6.2 Material Palette 61
4.3 Floor Access Hatches and 41 6.3 Cubicles 62
Section 3 Page Drainage 6.4 Wash Troughs 63
3.0 Space Planning Guidance for 4.4 Wash Troughs and Vanity Units 42 6.5 Flooring 64
Facilities 4.5 Lighting 43 6.6 Lighting 66
6.7 Planting 67
3.1 Cubicle Sizes 20
3.2 Cubicle Assembly 21 Section 5 Page
3.3 Female Cubicles 23 5.0 Wayfinding and Information Appendices Page
3.4 Ambulant Cubicles 24
3.5 Enlarged Cubicles 25 5.1 Wayfinding 45 A Relevant Standards and 69
3.6 Family Toilets 26 5.2 NR Wayfinding Design 46 Guidance
3.7 Urinals 27 Guidelines B Acknowledgements 70
3.8 Wash Troughs 28 5.3 Progressive Disclosure 48 C Supplier References 71
3.9 Activity Spaces 30 5.4 Statutory Signs 50
Public Toilets In Managed Stations Introduction and Guiding Principles 1
Introduction and Guiding Principles Design Guidelines
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The Design Guidance for Public Toilets with Design Council and senior Network The timing is therefore ideal for the
in Managed Stations is intended to Rail representatives. This project preparation of a design guide which
promote a common design approach represents a step-change can be used by project sponsors,
based on the principle of ‘putting in design quality and environmental project managers, designers and key
passengers first’ across the Managed conditions within one of the UK’s stakeholders involved in WC
Stations portfolio. most heavily used stations. Customer upgrade projects in the near future.
feedback has been closely monitored
Network Rail is in the process since opening and has been A number of British Standards and
of updating several of its design overwhelmingly positive. UK Building Regulations are quoted
guidance documents. As part of this, throughout this document. Where
design guidance for public toilets in Similar upgrade projects led by British Standards are codes of
managed stations has been prepared the same team are currently being practice, they take the form of
in anticipation of the upgrade of such developed at London Bridge and London guidance and recommendations.
facilities at several stations in the near Charing Cross, providing a wider range
future. of site conditions against which to test
and refine the design approach to suit
Customer feedback clearly indicates varying constraints and user patterns.
that the quality, security and
environment within station WC’s is a A set of guiding design principles
major factor in customer satisfaction. In has been established through the
recent years, the move towards free- development of these pilot projects
to-use WC’s - whilst broadly welcomed and important lessons have been learnt
by the travelling public - has led to a from customer and staff feedback.
significant uplift in user numbers and
changes in user behaviour, which are There have also been long-term
putting added pressure on existing implications of change for station
facilities. management and maintenance
teams that need to be understood,
During 2019 Network Rail undertook communicated and managed in any
a pilot WC upgrade project at London future upgrade projects.
London Victoria WC’s - Landolt + Brown in
Victoria, based on a brief developed collaboration with artist Wendy Hardie.
Images: Peter Langdown
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Putting Passengers First: 5 Guiding Principles of good WC Design
Initial briefing workshops
with Design Council, Dignity Safety Resilience Accessibility Sustainability
design development for
London Victoria and the Treating customers Safety is fundamental Managed Station WC’s Network Rail should be Network Rail is
careful appraisal of recent with dignity has a to good design. The have abnormally high seen as an exemplar committed to reducing
passenger and staff major impact on removal of turnstiles user numbers and a organisation in terms of carbon emissions
feedback have informed customer satisfaction is leading to increased wide range of users. fully accessible facilities and minimising the
Network Rail’s guiding and presents Network antisocial and drug- Designs must be robust, that consider all user consumption of natural
design principles. Rail as a considerate, related behaviours, and easy to maintain and groups and encourages resources. Good
customer-focussed terror threats are high. have a long design life. diversity and inclusion. design should consider
Cosmetic upgrade organisation. Good Good design should Good design should Good design should sustainability from the
will not enhance the design should consider: consider: incorporate: include: outset and include:
customer experience
if user groups are not • Adequate capacity for • Terrorism threats • Hard-wearing, easily • Excellent wayfinding • Materials which
catered for equally, all user groups cleaned and vandal with clear, intuitive minimise embodied
if air quality is poor, • The risk of concealed resistant materials, circulation routes carbon
maintenance is • An appropriate gender drugs and weapons fixtures and fittings
inadequate, or if the balance • Fully accessible • Fittings which
design is not robust • Emergency services • Good maintenance facilities minimise water
enough to cope with the • Generous spatial access access, provided and detergent
intensity of use. standards within dedicated • Gender neutral consumption
• The appropriate use service zones where facilities
Construction regularly • Suitable levels of of CCTV, good lighting possible • Low energy lighting
requires the closure and privacy and the avoidance of • Excellent facilities for sources
temporary relocation of blind spots • Construction detailing children and childcare
WC facilities. This is costly • Good air quality, which minimises • Exclusion of CFC’s and
and customer feedback drainage capacity and • Visible CCTV cleaning and • Changing Places formaldehyde
is consistently negative. well designed lighting monitoring maintenance toilets where possible
Consideration of extended for those requiring a • Selection of materials
design life is therefore • Customer feedback • A robust fire safety high level of assisted from sustainable
essential in achieving systems strategy care sources
long-term value.Public Toilets In Managed Stations Capacity and User Groups 2
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2.1.1 Diversity Impact Assessment A) Family Toilet. Enabling a parent or equal basis with other passengers, or
carer, young child and baby to all use whose mobility when using transport is
A Network Rail’s Diversity Impact the same facility, a family toilet should reduced due to age. [1c]
Assessment (DIA) should be undertaken contain a screened WC, washbasin and
on an individual project basis to give baby-changing unit with adjacent With the increased mobility of disabled
due consideration to all user groups.[1a] toddler seat. The inclusion of an people and the UK’s ageing population,
additional, smaller, WC for children public toilets should contain accessible
2.1.2 Men and Women should be considered where space provision as described on page 16. This
allows. The cubicle and door should be should include Changing Places toilets
Women require a higher level of public at larger stations.
large enough to accommodate a double
toilet provision than men, as they pushchair (see section 3.6).
require longer to use the toilet, and In areas such as stations, where people
have more reasons to use the toilet. [1b] B) An enlarged toilet cubicle that can are likely to be carrying luggage, step- Louis Hellman, Queuing for the ladies, 1992,
incorporate a baby changing unit, and free access, additional circulation space cartoon first published in Access by Design,
Women require twice as many can also be used by people who need and larger cubicle sizes should all be accessed February 17, 2020,
appliances as men to achieve equal more space and by people with luggage www.louishellman.co.uk
considered.
waiting time (see section 2.2), and have (see section 3.5).
historically been under-provided 1a. Under the Equality Act a DIA is the tool
with toilets, therefore it should not Additional baby-changing options are 2.1.5 Gender Neutral see section 3.13 used by Network Rail to demonstrate its
Public Sector Equality Duty responsibilities
be assumed that existing facilities described in BS6465-4:2010, 10.2.3. are met.
for women are adequate in terms of 2.1.6 Multi-Faith Facilities
quantity. Sanitary accommodation respecting
1b. Invisible Women- Gender neutral with
2.1.4 Persons with disabilities and urinals. Caroline Criado Perez
persons of reduced mobility (PRMs) religious and faith sensitivities should
When calculating the numbers of be provided for where applicable, 1c. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014
appliances required, one urinal should ‘Persons with disabilities and persons however, the design and specification (PRM TSI), 2.2 - Definition of ‘person with
be counted as equivalent to one WC. of reduced mobility’ means any person of such accommodation is beyond the
disabilities and person with reduced mobility’
who has a permanent or temporary scope of this document. It is necessary
2.1.3 Children and Babies physical, mental, intellectual or to obtain specialist advice for such
sensory impairment which, in
Unisex baby-changing facilities should facilities. Contact:
interaction with various barriers, may multifaith@networkrail.co.uk
be provided, however, it is also hinder their full and effective use of
advantageous to provide baby- transport on an
changing facilities within separate-sex
areas. This can be achieved using:Capacity and User Groups Design Guidelines
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The levels of WC provision required will provided as male units. WC counts at three London stations AM
WC Usage 05/11/19 PM
Peak Peak
be affected by several factors across show a pattern in WC usage on a
Average WC count on Thu 05/11/19
stations; the calculations shown here To calculate the provision required for typical weekday, with two peaks at 1200
are indicative only and WC provision female/male WC’s: 11:00 - 12:00 and 18:00 - 19:00. WC’s are
800
should be considered on an individual more frequently visited in the PM peak,
station basis. Total units required x 2/3 = Female despite greater passenger numbers in 400
Units the AM peak. 0
Network Rail’s recommends that 1 unit Total units required x 1/3 = Male Units
00:00 - 01:00
02:00 - 03:00
04:00 - 05:00
06:00 - 07:00
08:00 - 09:00
10:00 - 11:00
12:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 15:00
16:00 - 17:00
18:00 -19:00
20:00 -21:00
22:00 -23:00
(WC/urinal) be provided per 2500 - Counts over a one week duration show Series1 Series2 Series3
3000 passengers of daily throughput. These calculations are only for the that patterns of usage vary depending
provision of separate-sex facilities; on the location of each station. Stations
Therefore, the recommended method unisex facilities should be provided in serving financial districts see highest
for calculating provision is as follows: addition to the calculated ‘total units WC usage on a Friday, with significantly
less usage on weekends. Stations with Fig. 01 - Hourly Variation in WC Usage
required’ (see section 2.4).
WC Weekly Usage
AM 3 hour peak x 4 = Daily peak Daily a greater proportion of leisure travellers
peak / 3000 = Total units required see a gradual increase in WC usage
1.2
proportion of busiest day
Further guidance on calculating
1 1.0
provision is available within BS6465- throughout the week, with highest WC
WC Usage as a
The ‘AM 3 hour peak’ is the total number 0.8 0.8
4:2010, and BS6465-1:2006. usage on a Saturday.
of passenger entries/exits on a typical 0.6 0.6
weekday between 07:00 - 09:59. The quantity of separate-sex WC’sWCand
Weekly Usage 0.4 0.4
Example 1.2
the gender split should be considered
0.2 0.2
WC Weekly Usage
The average time a person takes to use on an individual station basis. In certain WC Weekly0 Usage
1 1.2 0Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Wed
the facilities should be taken as 1.5
Mon
Liverpool Street Station circumstances the level1.2of provision
Sun
Thu
Tue
Sat
0.8 Series1 Series2 Series3
Fri
1
minutes for women and 0.75 minutes for each gender 0.6may need to be 0.8
1
for men. [2] Therefore, assuming an equal AM 3 hour peak arrivals and varied to accommodate passenger
0.4
0.8 0.6 Fig. 02 - Daily Variation in WC Usage
number of male and female users, there departures = 79,687 (2017) demographics, particularly in stations
0.2
should be twice as many female units 79,687 x 4 = 318,748 daily peak 0.6
where there are both significantly more
0.4
318,478 / 3000 = 106 total units
0 0.2 Key:
male customers duringMonday the
0.4
week,
Tuesday and Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Wednesday
a significant decrease in 0.2 passenger 0 Series1
Monday
Series2
Tuesday
London
Series3
Wednesday
Waterloo
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
106 x 2/3 = 71 female units numbers at the weekend 0 (e.g. London
2. BS6465-4:2010, 11.2.3.4.3 Time a person takes London
Series1 Charing
Series2 Series3 Cross
106 x 1/3 = 35 male units Cannon Street).
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
to use the facilities Series1
London
Series2
Cannon Street
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An alternative method for calculating Extrapolating figures on WC usage over AM PM
and departing passengers (%)
WC Arrival Rate of all arriving
WC provision can be found in a one week period gives an approximate Example 9.0%
Peak Chart Title
Peak
BS6465-4:2010. This equation is used number of users for a year, and a 8
8.0%
7.0%
to determine provision in all public corresponding average arrival rate Liverpool Street Station 6
6.0%
5.0%
environments and is not specific to rail (i.e. the percentage of the number of 4
4.0%
stations, therefore it is recommended potential users likely to use the WC’s). AM 1 hour peak arrivals and 3.0%
departures = 37,319 (2017) 2
2.0%
to use the Network Rail method as 1.0%
described on the previous page. The London Waterloo: 6.5% U = 37,319 / 2 = 18,660 0
0.0%
07:00 - 08:00
09:00 - 10:00
11:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 14:00
15:00 - 16:00
17:00 - 18:00
19:00 - 20:00
21:00 - 22:00
23:00 - 00:00
level of provision in stations should London Charing Cross: 8.1% A = 9%
always exceed the requirements as London Cannon Street: 4.4% T = 0.75 or 1.5 minutes
calculated using the below method. P = 60 minutes
Following the upgrade to the WC’s at
N = (U x A x T) / P London Victoria, the arrival rate has Female Units:
London Waterloo
increased significantly as customer (18,660 x 0.09 x 1.5) / 60 = 42
N = Total units perceptions of the WC’s improve. For Fig. 03 - Hourly Variation in Arrival Rate
U = Total potential users the purposes of calculation, the arrival Male Units:
A = Arrival rate, i.e. the percentage (as rate in stations is assumed to be 9%. (18,660 x 0.09 x 0.75) / 60 = 21
a decimal fraction) of the number of 25
users (thousands)
Numbers of WC
potential users (U ) likely to use the WC’s Fig. 04 shows that WC usage at London 20
in a given period (P ); Waterloo is 50% greater amongst men for WC’s. Non-travellers using the
15
T is the time a person takes to use the than women during the week, with station (up to a third of station users in
10
facilities (in minutes); equal numbers of men and women some instances) should be considered.
5
P is the period of time used for using WC’s at the weekend. 0
measurement (in minutes).
Wed
Mon
Sun
Thu
Tue
Sat
Fri
For the purposes of calculation, it is
The number of units required for male assumed that equal numbers of men
Combined
and female WC’s should be calculated and women will require use of the WC’s.
Male
separately as T (time a person takes to
Female
use the facility) is 0.75 minutes for men Stations serving long distance
and 1.5 minutes for women. [3] destinations are likely to see longer
Fig. 04 - WC Usage by Gender - London
dwell times, and an increased demand
3. BS6465-4:2010, 11.2.3.4.3 Time a person takes Waterloo
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In general, one urinal should be Where two or more washbasins are
counted as equivalent to one WC when provided, at least one washbasin (and Example
calculating the numbers of appliances soap dispenser if separate) with its rim
required. The following refers only to the between 720 mm and 750 mm above Prior calculations (see page 12)
quantity of appliances within separate- finished floor level should be provided determined 35 male units and 71
sex facilities. for use by children and people of female units required.
short stature (Fig 05). [6] Additionally, a
When calculating the number of minimum of one urinal should be fitted Male Units:
appliances required in male facilities, at low level for children and people of 35 (Total) / 5 = 7 WC’s
every male toilet should have at least short stature (Fig. 06). [7] 35 (Total) - 7 WC’s = 28 urinals
Male Washbasins: Fig. 05
one WC, and at least one WC per 4
urinals or part thereof. [4] Where there are four or more WC 7 WC’s / 2 = 3.5 > 4 min.
cubicles in separate-sex toilet 28 Urinals / 5 = 5.6 > 6 min.
To determine the number of WC’s and accommodation, one of these should be 4 + 6 = Min. 10 washbasins
urinals required: an enlarged cubicle (1200 mm minimum
Total units required / 5 = WC’s width) for use by people who need extra Female Units:
required (round up to integer) space (Fig 05). [8] 71 Total = 71 WC’s
Total units - WC’s = Urinals required Female Washbasins:
Requirements for cubicles, urinals 71 WC’s / 2 = 35.5 > = Min. 36
It is recommended to provide one and washbasins for wheelchair users washbasins
washbasin for every WC, however, and people with ambulant mobility
Fig. 06
where space is particularly constrained, impairments are described overleaf.
it is acceptable to provide one
washbasin for every two WC’s (Fig. 05). Guidance on space planning for Key Child height
[5]
separate-sex cubicles, urinals and washbasin
washbasins can be found in Section 3 Standard
A minimum of one washbasin should be of this document. washbasin Standard
provided for every five urinals (Fig. 06). cubicle
[5] Standard
urinal Enlarged
6. BS6465-4:2010, 19.10.1.3 Hand washing
4. BS6465-4:2010, 10.1.3 Men and women 7. BS6465-1:2006, 5.3.2.9 General provisions cubicle
Child height
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Separate-sex facilities should provide rails fitted on either side of a urinal Guidance on space planning for
WC’s, urinals, and washbasins where stall privacy dividers are not cubicles, urinals and washbasins for
accessible to people with ambulant fitted, in accordance with Fig. 47 of wheelchair users and people with
mobility impairments. Where BS8300-2:2018. It is preferable to ambulant mobility impairments can be
applicable, male facilities should also provide vertical grab rails in addition to found in Section 3 of this document. or
provide urinals and washbasins stall privacy dividers as shown on page
accessible to wheelchair users. 26 of this document.
Accessible WC compartments Separate-sex facilities should provide
for people with ambulant mobility washbasins with various rim heights
impairments, often referred to as above finished floor level as follows:
‘ambulant cubicles’, should make up
Key Accessible Fig. 07
10% of cubicles, with a minimum of one • For people with ambulant mobility washbasin
(Fig. 07). [9] Example layouts for impairments, between 780 mm and
800 mm Ambulant
ambulant cubicles are provided in washbasin
section 3.4 of this document. • For use by children and people of
short stature, between 720 mm and Standard
washbasin
A minimum of one urinal accessible 750 mm
to people with ambulant mobility • Where a wheelchair accessible Child height or
impairments should be provided in urinal is provided, one washbasin washbasin
male separate-sex facilities. In addition, with its rim between 680 mm and Accessible
a minimum of one urinal accessible to 700 mm above finished floor level urinal
wheelchair users should be provided should also be provided. [10]
where separate-sex facilities are Ambulant Fig. 08
urinal
wheelchair accessible (Fig. 08). Where it is impractical to provide
washbasins at more than two heights, Standard
Urinals accessible to wheelchair users the lowest height required in that urinal Standard
and people with ambulant mobility instance should be provided in addition cubicle
Child height
impairments should have vertical grab to standard washbasins with rim 850 urinal
Enlarged
mm above finished floor level (Fig. 08). Ambulant cubicle
9. BS6465-4:2010, 10.1.3 Men and women
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Accessible and gender-neutral Where only one of any unisex/ Guidance on space planning for unisex
sanitary accommodation should be accessible facility is provided, it should facilities can be found in Section 3 of
provided for those that require it; be designed for right-hand transfer. Unisex Unisex Unisex this document.
providing the equitable provision with Where more than one of any unisex Accessible Accessible Baby Ambulant
Toilet Changing Toilet
the same level of dignity as separate- facility can be accommodated, a choice
sex facilities. of left-hand and right-hand transfer
layouts should be provided. In large
Passenger throughput in stations may stations, it is recommended that unisex
determine the quantity of unisex and accessible toilets are provided for Fig. 09 - Required
accessible facilities that are to be both left-hand and right-hand transfer
provided. The following list describes to accommodate as wide a range as
the minimum requirements and possible of assisted and independent
additional recommended facilities: disabled users. [11]
Required in all stations: The unisex accessible toilet and unisex
• A minimum of one unisex accessible accessible baby changing facility have
toilet. previously often been incorporated
• A minimum of one unisex accessible within the same room. These facilities Dedicated
baby changing facility. Unisex Unisex Unisex
should be provided in separate rooms Accessible Accessible Baby Ambulant
Gender-
• A minimum of one unisex toilet to safeguard the availability of the toilet Toilet Changing Toilet
Neutral
Toilet Changing Places Toilet
for people with ambulant mobility for those who need it. It is desirable, but
impairments. not mandatory, for the accessible baby
changing facility to incorporate a WC. [12]
Recommended in all stations:
Guidance on how to control access
• A minimum of one dedicated gender- to accessible and unisex facilities is
neutral self-contained toilet. provided overleaf. Fig. 10 - Recommended
Recommended in Category A stations:
11. BS8300-2:2018, 20.2.8 Toilet accommodation
12. BS8300-2:2018, 18.4 Accessible baby changing
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Accessible sanitary accommodation Unisex sanitary accommodation that is Accessible/Unisex Access 2.5.2 Inclusive Wayfinding
may be misused for other purposes not designed for use by PRMs, such as Facility Type Control
such as baby feeding because no other a dedicated gender-neutral WC, should Inclusive wayfinding is a key part of
alternatives are available. This is an not have controlled access to safeguard the design of accessible and unisex
unsuitable location for such an activity the availability of the facility for all those Unisex Accessible RADAR Lock facilities, facilitating easier access for
and may prevent access for those that who require it. Toilet persons of reduced mobility (PRMs).
require use of the accessible facilities.
Specialist facilities such as a Changing Unisex Accessible RADAR Lock Sufficient colour contrast between
All activities related to sanitary Places toilet should be available and Baby Changing elements on signage should be
accommodation that may need to fully operational for customers who checked using the Light Reflectance
be carried out whilst in the station require them. Where there is a risk of a Values (LRV) of each colour. Colours
Unisex Ambulant RADAR Lock
should be considered and provided facility being mistreated by others should meet the industry standard of a
Toilet
for wherever possible. In this instance, in the station, the facility should be minimum 70% LRV contrast between
it would be advantageous to provide locked with a key or code particular to sign text/pictogram and background,
Dedicated No controlled
a dedicated hygienic space with a the station (not RADAR). Visitors should and comply with the contrast table as in
Gender-Neutral access
washbasin for those who might need to be able to request the code, usually BS EN 16584-1:2017 Part 1: Contrast.
Toilet
express milk or for parents who wish to through an attendant, which relies on
be private. a member of staff being available at all Changing Places Station Wayfinding strategies should consider
times. Toilet specific lock the needs of blind and partially sighted
2.5.1 Access Control (accessible on people. Toilets should be provided with
request) repeater speakers from the public
Accessible and unisex sanitary address system so that people using
accommodation is often subject to WC facilities do not miss important
misuse by the general public due to Table 01 - Access Control for Unisex Facilities information. [13]
the self-contained nature of these
facilities. For this reason, accessible If braille signage is provided it sh ould
facilities should be fitted with controlled be easy to locate and should be
access through use of a RADAR integrated as part of a sensory or
(Royal Association for Disability and tactile trail provided to guide users to
Rehabilitation) approved lock. facilities.
RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and
Rehabilitation) approved lock and key 13. BS8300-2:2018, 20.2.8 Toilet accommodationPublic Toilets In Managed Stations Space Planning Guidance for Facilities 3
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CL 925 CL CL 1075 CL
A variety of conditions will determine Toilet paper dispensers should be (centre-to-centre) (centre-to-centre)
the sizing of cubicles; the dimensions provided in any reasonable position
75 min. 75 min.
shown here are indicative only and are outside the circle of clearance.
provided to assist with space planning.
850 1000
Where passengers are likely to be
(internal width) (internal width)
In all instances capacity requirements travelling with luggage, larger cubicles
should be considered alongside the should be provided. Consideration
appropriate sizing of facilities, taking should be given to stations with a high
into account the needs of all user groups. proportion of leisure travellers and/or
direct airport links. Cubicles ≥1000 mm
Cubicle size is critical to ensuring in width can accommodate a luggage
(internal length)
0
0
dignity for passengers; it is unlikely that zone as shown. The overlap between
45
45
(internal length)
Ø
Ø
a cubicle of minimum width 800 mm the luggage zone and activity space
2025
≤150
2125
will be satisfactory. Internal cubicle should not exceed 150 mm, and the
dimensions should be within the range luggage zone should not impinge on
shown in Figures 11 & 12. Additionally, the circle of clearance. [15]
walls between cubicles should be flush
with the floor and use coved skirtings Larger standard cubicles are distinct
(see overleaf), necessitating a minimum from enlarged cubicles which have
partition wall depth of 75 mm. separate requirements as described in
section 3.5.
A circle of clearance within cubicles
should not be less than 450 mm in
diameter to enable the user to enter
Activity space [800 x 600]
the cubicle, turn round and close the ≥700
door. No items either on the floor or (clear width) ≥700
Circle of clearance [Ø 450]
attached to the wall should encroach on (clear width)
the circle of clearance or space above
Luggage zone [350 x 900]
it. [14]
Fig. 11 - Minimum (recommended) Fig. 12 - Larger (recommended)
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To maximise dignity and privacy for glass panels on top of dividing walls, CL CL 925
users, walls between cubicles should continuing to finished ceiling level.
be flush with the floor. This requires a Surfaces and ledges above eye level FCL FCL
partition wall depth of at least 75 mm (e.g. the top surface of cubicle dividers)
to accommodate coved skirting. Wall should be angled so that needles, knives ≥700 850
depth should be considered during and other potentially harmful objects (clear door width) (internal width)
initial space planning as it will impact cannot be stored there.
overall capacity, particularly in longer
runs. Cubicle doors should have a 125 Doors should be hung to fall open, 50
mm floor gap to provide ventilation and so that vacancies are clearly visible.
assist with monitoring by staff. Doors should be fitted with a durable
locking system that is easily operable
Coved skirting (precast terrazzo) should by people with limited manual dexterity,
form the base of cubicle wall systems, including handles where appropriate
projecting 75 mm from the internal wall (e.g. ambulant cubicles). Locks should
surface. The cove should have a radius incorporate clearly visible colour coded
of 40-50 mm so as not to impinge on signage identifying whether a cubicle is
2000
available floor space within the cubicle. occupied or vacant.
Terrazzo skirting should contrast visually
with walls and floor (difference in light Cubicles should contain two door hooks
reflectance value between surfaces ≥ (which may also act as door stops), at
30 points). [16] 1400 mm and 1050 mm above finished
floor level. [17]
The tops of cubicle doors and dividing
walls should be a minimum of 2000 mm
Glass Panels above 2 m
above finished floor level. To increase R.40 -50
125
125
privacy, it is recommended to install FFL FFL
Glass Backlit Light Panel
16. Approved Document M Volume 2, 2015, 0.26 75 min. 225
Definitions Linear Ventilation Grille
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Above 2000 mm, glass dividers between
cubicles provide a sense of containment
for users, increasing privacy and dignity.
FCL
Air extracts should be provided on the
rear wall of all cubicles where practical,
with linear ventilation grilles coordinated
with cubicle dimensions.
50
It is advantageous to provide backlit
2025 Glass dividers between cubicles, London Victoria
light panels on the rear wall of cubicles Station. Image: Peter Langdown
as this brings additional illumination to
the internal cubicle space, and
improves visibility from circulation
areas.
Continuous wall panels with service
2000
corridors to provide access from behind
are preferred, (see section 4.2),
however, where this is not possible, an
upper access panel will be required to
provide cistern access (see section 4.1).
Rear wall of cubicle, London Victoria Station.
Image: Peter Langdown
Further guidance on cubicle materials 600
and finishes can be found in section 6.3. Service corridor
(see 4.2)
R.40 -50
125
FFL
Glass Panels above 2 m
Glass Backlit Light Panel Fig. 15 - Section through cubicle
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925 1075
Female cubicles should be designed CL
(centre-to-centre)
CL CL
(centre-to-centre)
CL
to accommodate space for sanitary
disposal bins (540mm x 210mm). [18] ≥400 ≥400
It should be noted that floor-standing 850 1000
sanitary disposal bins will not be able (internal width) (internal width)
to be positioned flush to the wall where
coved skirting is present.
WC pans may need to be positioned off-
centre relative to the cubicle in order
to accommodate sanitary disposal bins,
(internal width)
0
0
45
45
(internal width)
which should not be positioned such
Ø
Ø
2025
that access, or use of, other appliances ≤150
2125
is impaired. This may mean that a
wider cubicle is necessary to achieve
adequate clearance between the WC
pan and bin.
In addition to the space required for
sanitary disposal bins, female cubicles
might need to be larger than male
cubicles to accommodate the user’s Activity space [800 x 600]
shopping or baggage.
Circle of clearance [Ø 450]
≥700
Toilet paper dispensers should be Disposal bin space [210 x 540] (clear width)
provided in any reasonable position ≥700
(clear width)
outside the circle of clearance.
Luggage zone [350 x 900]
Fig. 16 - Minimum (recommended) Fig. 17 - Larger (recommended)
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Accessible WC compartments The placement of ambulant cubicles 800 - 1000 >1000
for people with ambulant mobility should be considered as the outward
impairments, often referred to as opening door may affect circulation. 320 400
‘ambulant cubicles’, should make up For this reason, ambulant cubicles are
10% of cubicles (with a minimum of often located at the end of a run of A A
one). Where more than one ambulant cubicles, however, proximity to the WC
cubicle is provided, left and right entrance/exit should consider any
handed doors are to be provided. [19] persons of reduced mobility.
≥600
≥600
≥200
≥200
Ambulant cubicles should be a Where WC cisterns cannot be used
minimum of 800 mm in width, and have as a shelf, a separate shelf surface
a minimum clearance of 750mm should be provided, 950 mm above
between the WC pan and internal door finished floor level, for colostomy bag
≥1500
≥1500
face (activity space). Doors will be changing. [1] The provision of a shelf will
outward opening with a minimum clear need to be considered against security
width of 700 mm. [20] requirements on an individual station
basis.
Ambulant cubicles 800 mm - 1000 mm
in width should be designed in Toilet paper dispensers should be
accordance with Fig. 46 of BS8300- provided in any reasonable position
2:2018. For cubicles >1000 mm the that does not impinge on grab rails.
arrangement of grab rails and WC pan
should be designed in accordance with
Fig. 39 of BS8300-2:2018.
Activity space [800 x 750]
≥700 ≥700
Disposal bin space [210 x 540] (clear width) (clear width)
19. Guidance for the Provision of WC facilities for
Network Rail, 8.16 / 8.18
A Shelf [285 x 185]
20. BS8300-2:2018, 18.5.3.3 WC compartments
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Enlarged cubicles of minimum width with outward opening doors. Circulation ≥1200 ≥1200
1200 mm should be provided where space leading to enlarged cubicles
four or more WC cubicles are provided containing baby-changing units should
in a separate-sex area. [21] Enlarged be a minimum of 1500 mm deep to allow
cubicles should be provided in addition for people and pushchairs to pass.
to any requirements for cubicles
for people with ambulant mobility Within enlarged cubicles with baby- B
impairments. changing units it is preferable to provide
a washbasin and/or wall mounted
Enlarged cubicles are particularly toddler seat with restraints where space
0
0
beneficial in stations as they are permits. Baby-changing units should be
45
45
Variable
Variable
Ø
Ø
designed to accommodate passengers mounted 750mm above finished floor
who require more space, including, level. Requirements for a nappy disposal A
but not limited to, pregnant women, bin should be considered against station
older people, people with luggage or security risks.
shopping, and people with children.
Enlarged cubicles can also incorporate
a baby-changing unit, although Activity space [800 x 600]
family toilets (see section 3.6) are the
preferred option when providing baby- Circle of clearance [Ø 450]
changing.
Disposal bin space [540 x 210]
Where enlarged cubicles do contain
Luggage zone [350 x 900]
a baby-changing unit, they should ≥700 ≥700
be positioned at the end of a run of (clear width) (clear width)
A Baby-changing unit [440 x 845]
cubicles to allow a pushchair to be
parked outside of the cubicle. It is
B Toddler seat [350 x 305]
preferable for such cubicles to be fitted
Fig. 20 - Enlarged cubicle Fig. 21 - Enlarged cubicle with baby-
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Family Toilets are the preferred option The layout shown can be converted 2800
to provide baby-changing within to a family toilet accessible to people
separate-sex facilities, however, the with ambulant mobility impairments 800 400
space requirement for a family toilet through the addition of grab rails, and
should be considered against capacity an outward opening door without C
requirements. Where space is severely increasing the internal cubicle
constrained, enlarged cubicles with dimensions.
baby-changing units should be used.
Nominal dimensions for baby-changing
Where separate-sex facilities are units can be found in Table 1, Section 5.1 B
provided, baby-changing in male and of BS6465-2:2017. An alternative layout
0
45
female areas should be provided, with for a family toilet with a screened WC is
Ø
greater provision of baby-changing in shown in Figure 27 of BS 6465-2:2017.
2025
female areas.
Family toilets contain a WC, washbasin A
and baby-changing unit, and should Activity space [800 x 600]
be large enough to accommodate a
double buggy. It is preferable to provide Circle of clearance [Ø 450]
both a wall mounted toddler seat with
restraints and an additional, smaller, WC Disposal bin space [540 x 210]
pan for children where space permits.
Double buggy space [1500 x 760]
Cubicles with baby-changing
and sufficient internal space to
A Baby-changing unit [440 x 845]
≥850
accommodate a double buggy should (clear width)
B Toddler seat [350 x 305]
have doors with a minimum clear width
of 850 mm. [22]
C Child WC [Varies]
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Urinals are to be ‘bowl’ type urinals should be provided where facilities are Fig. 23 - Urinal Plans 1060 1200
and should not be waterless. Urinals wheelchair accessible.
800 800 760 900
should be spaced at 700 mm centres
minimum. It is recommended to install Where ambulant and wheelchair
privacy screens between urinals; where accessible urinals are provided the
360
400
privacy screens are used, urinals should urinal rim should project at least
spaced at 800 mm centres minimum. 360 mm from the wall face. [2] These
[23]
Reflective surfaces should not be urinals should have vertical grab rails
used in urinal areas where these could where privacy dividers are not fitted
compromise privacy. in accordance with Fig. 47 of BS8300-
2:2018. It is preferable to provide vertical
The rim height of a standard urinal grab rails in addition to stall privacy
should be 620 mm above finished dividers to provide an equitable level of
floor level, 500 mm for urinals privacy and dignity to all users.
accessible to people with ambulant
mobility impairments and 380 mm for Continuous wall panels with service Child Standard Standard Standard Ambulant Accessible
a wheelchair accessible urinal. [24] corridors to provide access from Urinal Urinal Urinal Urinal Urinal Urinal
behind are preferred, (see section 4.2),
A minimum of one urinal should be however, where this is not possible, an
provided with rim height 380mm for use upper access panel will be required to
by children and people of short stature. provide cistern access (see section 4.1).
A minimum of one urinal accessible
600
to people with ambulant mobility Activity space [800 x 500]
705
900
impairments should be provided, and
825
1200
1400
a minimum of one urinal accessible Ambulant activity space
to wheelchair users (with an enlarged [800 x 500]
620
500
activity space of 900 mm x 1400 mm)
380
380
FFL
Wheelchair activity space
23. BS6465-4:2010, 19.9.1 - Urinals [900 x 1400]
24. BS8300-2:2018, 18.5.4 - Urinals accessible
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Wash troughs should be used in stations as they offer a
clear single point of amenity, reducing spills and providing
greater flexibility to the customer. Wash troughs with
integrated taps and soap dispensers should be positioned
at 700 mm centres (minimum). [25] Hand-washing and
drying appliances should be sensor operated in separate-
sex WC’s. [26] Hand dryers should be positioned above wash
troughs at 700mm centres (minimum), recessed within a
vanity unit, and positioned so that water drains into the
troughs, minimising spillage on floor surfaces.
The rim of a standard wash trough should be 850 mm
above finished floor level. Alternative heights for wash
troughs are detailed overleaf. Product dimensions shown
here are indicative only and are provided to assist with ≥700
300
space planning. 700
(activity space)
Consideration should be given to the use of foam soap,
which dispenses a reduced amount of product compared to
liquid soap. This requires power and a pump within the tap
or trough assembly. 565
850
850
Wash troughs, London Victoria
Where space permits, a separate vanity area with shelves Station. Image: Peter Langdown
and mirrors should be provided in female WC’s so that
access to the wash troughs is not restricted by people Hand dryer
doing their hair and make-up. Such an area may encourage FFL
inappropriate drug use, and should therefore be located in a Tap
highly visible area covered by CCTV.
Soap Dispenser
25. BS 6465-2:2017, Figure 8 - Range of washbasins
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To make that wash troughs are available Vanity units and, as a result, hand
and accessible to all users, they may dryers should be lowered accordingly
need to be provided at multiple heights. to make sure they are a consistent
The following dimensions refer to the height above the wash trough rim. The
rim height above finished floor level: interface between wash troughs and 300
vanity units of different heights should
• 680 mm - 700 mm for wheelchair be considered by designers; additional
users, where a wheelchair space may be required for a ‘transition 1100
Consistent Height
(activity space)
accessible urinal is provided [27] zone’ or additional framing.
780-800
720-750
680-700
• 720 mm - 750 mm for use by Where practical, wash troughs of
700
children and people of short different heights should be in separate 565
stature [28] runs or separated by a wall. FFL
• 780 mm - 800 mm for people with Wash troughs for wheelchair users Fig. 27 - Accessible Fig. 28 - Non-standard wash trough elevations
ambulant mobility impairments [29] and for people with ambulant Wash Trough Section
mobility impairments should have an Ambulant Child Accessible Wash
Where it is not practical to provide wash unobstructed activity space 800 mm Wash Trough Wash Trough Trough
troughs at more than two heights, the wide x 1100 mm deep. [29]
lowest height required in that instance
should be provided in addition to The activity spaces shown are specific
standard wash troughs with rim 850 to the wash-troughs they are shown
mm above finished floor level. with. Standard activity spaces are Activity space
described on the following page.
700
Hand dryer
1100
1100
Further guidance on the materials and
27. BS8300-2:2018, 18.5.4 Urinals accessible
finishes of wash troughs and associated Tap
to wheelchair users and people with ambulant 700
mobility impairments fittings in section 6.4.
28. BS6465-4:2010, 19.10.1.3 Hand washing Soap Dispenser 800 800
29. BS8300-2:2018, 18.5.5.2 Washbasins
accessible to people with ambulant mobility
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An activity space of 700 mm should
be provided in front of each wash
trough, 600 mm in front of each
cubicle and 500 mm in front of each Nominal
400
urinal. These should not impinge on the depth
general circulation space, and the
500
activity spaces should not overlap. [30]
600
700
These activity spaces are for standard
appliances only. Appliances for
Urinal activity space Cubicle activity space Wash trough activity
wheelchair users or people with space
ambulant mobility impairments may
have varying requirements. Fig. 30 - Standard activity spaces
Note: Urinals are shown with a nominal
depth of 400 mm in accordance with
Table 1 of BS6465-2:2017, certain
products will be shallower than this.
Layouts should be designed so that
toilets, washbasins, and hand drying
facilities are provided in a logical
sequence. The relative position of
appliances should also consider the
placement of circulation space and the
entrance(s) and exit(s).
Activity space
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