Provision of toilets in commercial premises open to the public

The City Council has adopted a standard for the provision of sanitary accommodation in places to which the public resort which are either: (i) (ii) New premises, or premises undergoing conversion or alteration.

The scale of facilities you need to provide depends on the use of the premises. The most common uses are summarised in the tables in this guide. For any other uses, please contact the Commercial Health Section of the Environment and Street Scene Division, Canterbury City Council. Facilities for disabled people must be provided in new or altered premises. You should also provide facilities for the disabled in other premises where this is reasonable or practicable. Separate toilets and wash basins should be provided for each sex and for disabled persons. Facilities for staff should only be used by them, especially in premises where food is handled. Where toilets are used by females, suitable means for disposing of sanitary dressings should be provided. Toilets must not open directly into rooms where food is handled and must be separated by a lobby or other room.

You should consult the Planning and Building Control Divisions of the City Council about the technical side of installing the sanitary accommodation. They will also advise you about any permissions you may need. You may also need to speak to other agencies or consider other matters depending on your circumstances. Please see the notes to the tables for more information. If you feel that you have a justified reason why you cannot comply with the standards outlined in this guidance, then you can apply in writing to the Head of Environment and Street Scene for a waiver. You must apply before any work starts and your application may be refused. If you would like to speak to someone about these standards then please contact the Commercial Health Section of the Environment and Street Scene Division, Canterbury City Council on 01227 862 206. Commercial Health Section Environment and Street Scene Canterbury City Council Military Road CANTERBURY CT1 1YW Phone: 01227 862 206

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 - Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens and Catering Premises (Non-Liquor-Licensed Premises) Table 2 - Buildings used for Public Entertainment or Similar (Non-Liquor-Licensed Premises) Table 3 - Public Houses and Licensed Bars Table 4 - Places of Work Table 5 - Hotels Table 6 - Residential Homes and Nursing Homes for Elderly People Table 7 - Outdoor Music and Similar Events

Table 1 - Restaurants, cafes, canteens and catering premises (non-liquor licensed premises) Appliances WC For Male Customers 1 per 100 up to 400 males plus 1 for every additional 250 (or part of 250) males 1 per 50 males 1 per WC and plus 1 per 5 (or part of 5) urinals. For Female Customers 2 per 50 up to 200 females plus 1 for every additional 100 ) or part of 100) females 1 per WC

Urinal Wash basin

Cleaners sink Note 1:

Adequate provision should be made for cleaning facilities including at least one cleaners sink

In the absence of more reliable information you should assume that 50% of the customers will be male and 50% female. For the provision of toilets for staff, see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. For establishments with licensed bars see also Table 3.

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Table 2 - Buildings used for public entertainment or similar (non-liquor licensed premises) Appliances Males In single-screen cinemas, theatres, concert halls and similar premises without licensed bars: WC 1 for up to 250 males plus 1 for every additional 500 (or part of 500) males. Females In single-screen cinemas, theatres, concert halls and similar premises without licensed bars: 2 for up to 40 females 3 for 41 to 70 females 4 for 71 to 100 females plus 1 for every additional 40 (or part of 40) females.

In single-screen cinemas, theatres, concert halls and similar premises without licensed bars: Urinal 2 for up to 100 males plus 1 for every additional 80 (or part of 80) males. -

Wash Basins

1 per WC plus 1 per 5 (or part of 5) 1, plus 1 per 2 (or part of 2) WCs. urinals. Adequate provision should be made for cleaning facilities including at least one cleaners sink.

Cleaners Sink Note 1:

In the absence of more reliable information you should assume that 50% of the audience will be male and 50% female. In cinema-multiplexes and similar premises where the use of facilities will be spread through the opening hours, the level of provision should normally be based upon 75% of total capacity. You should also assume equal proportions of male and female customers. (For single-screen cinemas 100% occupancy is assumed.) Where buildings for public entertainment or similar have licensed bars, facilities should also be provided in accordance with Table 3, based upon the capacity of the bar(s) and assuming equal proportions of male and female customers. For the provision of toilets for staff, see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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Table 3 - Public Houses and Licensed Bars Appliances For male customers 1 for up to 150 males plus 1 for every additional 150 (or part of 150) males. For female customers 1 for up to 12 females plus 1 to 13 to 30 females plus 1 for every additional 25 (or part of 25) females.

WC

Urinal

2 for up to 75 males plus 1 for every additional 75 (or part of 75) males.

Wash basins

1 per WC and in addition1 per 5 (or part 1 per 2 WCs. of 5) urinals. Adequate provision should be made for cleaning facilities including at least one cleaners sink.

Cleaners sink Note 1:

For premises which are used for public entertainment or similar, the occupancy for the licensed areas will be the maximum licensed number (this will be shown on any licence). In other circumstances, the occupancy should be calculated at the rate of four persons per 3m2 of effective drinking area. In public houses you may assume a ratio of 75% male customers to 25% female customers. In many other situations a ratio of 50% male to 50% female may be appropriate. For the provision of toilets for staff, see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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Table 4 - Places of Work Sanitary appliances for any group of staff Number of persons at work 1 to 5 6 to 25 26 to 50 51 to 75 76 to 100 Above 100 Number of WCs 1 2 3 4 5 Number of Wash Basins 1 2 3 4 5

One additional WC and washing station for every 25 (or part of 25) persons.

Alternative scale of provision of sanitary appliances for use by male staff only Number of males at work 1 to15 16 to 30 31 to 45 46 to 60 61 to 75 76 to 90 91 to 100 Above 100 Note 1: Note 2: Number of WCs 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Number of Urinals 1 1 2 2 3 3 4

One additional WC for every 50 (or part of 50) males plus at least one additional urinal for every one extra WC.

You should also see the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Where work activities result in the heavy soiling of hands and forearms, wash basins should be provided for the staff as follows: (a) (b) One wash basin per 10 (or part of 10) people at work up to 50 people For more than 50 people, one additional wash basin for every further 20 (or part of 20) people

Note 3:

Where sanitary conveniences provided for staff are also used by the public, the numbers given in table 4 should be increased, by at least one, for each sex so that staff can use the facilities without undue delay. In certain situations where security necessitates separate provision for visitors, this should be sited in or adjacent to the public area.

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Table 5 - Hotels Type of accommodation Hotel with en-suite accommodation Appliances/Facilities En-suite Number required 1 per residential guest bedroom Remarks Containing: bath/shower, WC and wash basin Containing: bath/shower, WC and wash basin At least 1 on every floor

Staff bathroom

1 per 9 residential staff

Bucket/cleaners Sink Hotels and guest houses without en-suite accommodation

1 per 30 bedrooms

WC Wash basin

1 per 9 guests 1 per bedroom Containing: bath/shower, wash basin and additional WC

Bathroom

1 per 9 guests

Bucket/cleaners sink Tourist Hostels WC Wash basin

1 per floor 1 per 9 guests 1 per bedroom or 1 for every 9 guests in a dormitory Containing: bath/ shower, wash basin and additional WC

Bathroom

1 per 9 guests

Cleaners sink Note 1:

1 per floor

For the provision of toilets for staff, see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. For provision of facilities for premises used for public entertainment, restaurants and licensed bars see Tables 2, 1 and 3 respectively.

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Table 6 - Residential Homes and Nursing Homes for Elderly People Type of accommodation Appliances Number recommended Remarks

Residents

WC Bath Wash Basin

1 per 4 persons 1 per 10 persons 1 to each bedsitting room At least 1 for staff 1 1 1 As appropriate 1 As appropriate 1

An adequate wash basin is also required

Staff

WC Wash Basin

See Table 4 for Places of Work In WC compartment In WC compartment In each cleaners room Service area In each medical room, hairdressing, chiropodist, non-residential staff toilets

Visitors Kitchen Cleaners Room Other

WC Wash Basin Sink Cleaners Sink Bed pan cleaning/disposal Wash Basin

NOTE 1:

You should contact The National Care Standards Commission (East Kent) on 01233 619330 for further information Where en-suite facilities are provided, toilets for visitors and staff should also be provided. For the provision of toilets for staff_ see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Sitz baths with hand showers (not fixed overhead) and/or shower units suitable for use by residents in wheelchairs or sani-chairs may be suitable alternatives.

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Table 7 - Outdoor Music And Similar Events For events with a gate opening time of 6 hours or more Male 1 WC per 500 males, plus 1 urinal per 150 males Female 1 WC per 100 females For events with a gate opening time of less than 6 hours Male 1 WC per 600 males, plus 1 urinal per 175 males Female 1 WC per 120 females

1 wash basin per 5 (or part of 5) WCs plus 1 per 5 (or part of 5) urinals Note 1

1 wash basin per 5 (or part of 5) WCs

For the provision of toilets for staff, see Table 4 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.