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Network Rail
Summary:
The Design Guidance for Public Toilets in Managed Stations is intended to promote a common design approach based on the principle of ‘putting passengers first’ across Network Rail's Managed Stations portfolio.
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2020
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DesignPublic ToiletsTransport
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Design GuideStandards and Guidance

Author/s:
Department for Communities and Local Government
Summary:
This strategic guide reviews the evidence and sets out ways in which local authorities and their partners can secure improvements to public toilets. By arguing the case for public toilets, removing barriers to provision, and sharing good approaches and practice, it aims to encourage local authorities and the business community to review the importance of provision.DCLG
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2008
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DesignPublic Toilets
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Standards and Guidance

Author/s:
International Code Council
Summary:
The purpose of the guideline is to assist in providing clean, convenient, hygienic, and safe public toilet facilities of appropriate design and quality, and to give guidance on the basic care and maintenance of such facilities. It is targeted to those responsible for providing public toilets throughout the global community.
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2011
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DesignPublic Toilets
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Standards and Guidance

Author/s:
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Summary:
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities. Volume 2 includes design considerations for toilets in buildings other than dwellings.
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2015
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AccessibilityDesignDisability
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Standards and Guidance

Author/s:
British Standards
Summary:
BS 6465-1 gives recommendations on the design of sanitary facilities. It covers the recommended scale of provision of sanitary and associated appliances in new buildings and buildings undergoing major refurbishment. It also covers the recommended scale of provision of portable toilets.
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Publication date:
2006
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Keywods:
Design
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Standards and Guidance