PAF Operations

Standard Toilet Specification

Toilet Specification

Element / Requirement
Room Configuration / General / To be defined in the project brief but accessible toilets must meet Building Regulations Part M.
Cubical size / Both male and female cubicles are to be a minimum of 88cm wide and 148cm deep.
Cleaners cupboard / Where there are currently no cleaners cupboards located on the same floor as the toilet, provision should be made (space permitting) to install a cleaners cupboard within the toilet space. For latest cleaners cupboard spec please refer to facilities.
Fabric / Walls / Durable, cleanable smooth finishes. Eggshell finish to paintwork. Colours are to be decided in project brief, but must be of contrasting colours for the visually impaired. Walls shall be tiled in standard size tiles, or panelled in laminate – dependent on project brief. (Note: laminate should be considered first choice). Where laminate is used, it shall be Wetwall manufactured by Shore Laminates (www.wetwall.com). Where tiling is required all surfaces should be prepared using white waterproof grout and white polysulphide mastic sealant at base. Stainless steel splash backs should be fitted behind urinals where tiling used.
Ceilings / Provision of suspended ceiling is project dependent.
Suspended ceilings shall be full access and co-ordinated with flush luminares. Suspended ceiling grid shall be standard 600x600 mm size. Ceilings shall be of similar quality to Armstrong. ( http://www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk/ - Bio Tile)
Floor / Floor shall be vinyl finish. Vinyl flooring shall be Forbo Surestep or approved equal (https://www.forbo-flooring.co.uk). Following installation, one coat of non slip sealant should be applied – as per manufacturers specification. Vinyl should be coved at edges and skirting should be avoided. Colours to be defined in project brief.
A hard-wearing latex based screed shall be used where necessary under vinyl flooring – project dependent.
Doors / The outer doors to the toilets shall be solid hardwood doors with the colour / finish being project dependent. The colour / finish should also contrast with the outer walls to aid the visually impaired. Door furniture to outer toilet door shall be standard CU Highgrade Push/Pull with doorstops. Locks shall be suitable for CU standard BEST locks and should be lockable via keyway/keyway. The PM is to order cores according to cleaners suiting (M10).
Windows/Joinery / Windows are project dependent, but shall all be fitted with suitable restrictors. Where necessary windows shall be draught proofed.
Mirrors / Mirrors shall be installed in all toilets, project dependent. They should be installed (screwed) 300mm above sinks. Consideration should be made to allow thorough cleaning therefore they should not be installed to full ceiling height. Large single mirrors shall be used, project dependent.

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PAF Operations

Standard Toilet Specification

Toilet Cubicles / Toilet cubicles shall be Shore Laminates or approved equal (www.shorelaminates.com), but must be solid core laminate. Cubicle furniture shall be standard across all projects, also shall be manufactured by Shore Laminates to enable LTM. All cubicle doors must have coat hooks.
Door Signage / Door signage shall be Modulex – standard across CU campus. (Female/Male/Disabled symbols with tactile information)
Toilet Fittings / Sinks/WHB / Wash hand basins shall be counter fitted. Sinks shall be Armitage Shanks Sandringham 50cm sink, with one tap hole, overflow hole, and no chainstay hole or approved equal. (http://www.thebluebook.co.uk/static/6_3_10B.asp?Specifying=&digits=6:3:10B)
Urinals / Urinals shall be controlled via an occupancy sensor to save water, Sava Flush system or approved equal. Urinal shall be Armitage Shanks Sanura 50cm bowl or approved equal. (http://www.thebluebook.co.uk/static/11_1_4.asp?Specifying=&digits=11:1:4)
Taps / Taps shall be Rada Presto TF4000S Mixer Tap or approved equal. (http://www.radacontrols.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?prod_num=2.1536.009&nav=0&navidx=9)
Cistern & W/C Pan / W/C Pans and cisterns shall be Armitage Shanks contour 21 btw standard height or approved equal incorporating an infra red flush system (http://www.thebluebook.co.uk/static/5_2_4D.asp?Specifying=&digits=5:2:4D)
Toilet Seats / Toilet seats shall be of an anti-vandal type, with no seat cover. The toilet seat shall have open front for hygiene, stainless steel hinges with anti-theft system and bottom fixings. The toilet seat shall be manufactured by Carrera & Matta or approved equal. (http://www.screwfix.com/prods/12554/Plumbing/Toilet-Fittings/Carrara-Matta-Anti-Vandal-Toilet-Seat-White?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Plumbing-_-Carrara%20and%20Matta%20Anti-Vandal%20Toilet%20Seat%20White)
Sanitary Bins / 1 No. sanitary bin required in each Female cubicle and 1 No. required in Disabled toilets. These will be free issued by General Services.
Waste Bins / 1 No. Waste bin required in each male, female and disabled WC. These will be free issued by General Services and journalled to the project, therefore an allowance should be made in the budget build up.
Toilet Roll holders / 1 No. Toilet roll holder required in each male, female and disabled cubicle. Where possible, the toilet roll holder should be installed on the hinge side of the cubicle. These will be free issued by General Services and journalled to the project, therefore an allowance should be made in the budget build up. (Mini jumbo roll).
Soap dispensers / 1 No. Soap dispenser required per 2 No. wash hand basins, to be screw fixed. These will be free issued by General Services and journalled to the project, therefore an allowance should be made in the budget build up.
Sanitary bag Holders / These will be free issued by General Services and journalled to the project, therefore an allowance should be made in the budget build up.
Hand dryers / Hand dryers shall be Dyson Air blade in all installations or approved equal with energy managers approval. (http://www.dysonairblade.co.uk)
Mechanical / Electrical Installation
All M&E specifications listed are intended as an overview – for the most recent revision and detail refer to specific Mechanical or Electrical CUL specification. / Hot/Cold Water Supplies and fixings / Hot and cold water supplies shall be run in 15mm BS EN 1057 table X copper pipework with soldered fittings to BS EN 1254 Part 1. The contractor shall fit 90° action isolating valves with handles to the hot and cold water supplies as close as reasonably practical to the service point. All metallic piped services shall be electrically bonded. Hot and cold water supplies shall be connected to existing services in adjacent risers or bath rooms. Wastes shall comprise 1¼” white plastic for WHB, 4” for toilets, and 1.5” for urinals. “P” traps and plastic pipework run to falls to connect to existing waste pipes in adjacent service risers. All pipework shall be adequately supported. All fixings shall be non ferrous, securely fastened and fit for purpose. All pipework to be insulated.
Electrical Installation / Refer to M&E specifications
Lighting / For lighting see standard lighting specification. Illumination shall be 150 Lux average at floor level. Lighting shall be controlled by occupancy sensors with adjustable 3-30 minute over run timer (Sava Flush). Exact type of luminaire to be as detailed in scope of works.
Small Power / Hand driers, water heaters & other equipment shall be fed from dedicated circuits run from the nearest available distribution board. Outlets shall be un-switched fused spurs. All wiring accessories shall be clearly labelled with circuit numbers. All distribution board circuit charts shall be updated. All works shall be certified to the satisfaction of the CUL Project Manager.
Existing soil & waste pipework. / A provisional sum shall be allowed to clean the existing soil & waste system from the works area to the first ground level manhole or as directed in the scope of works.
Heating / Heating to be provided to space at 19oC. It is preferable to connect to existing central heating system. Single column radiator with TRV.
Hot water / Where hot water is currently provided by a point of use heaters provision should be made to replace these with a connection to the main hot water supply.
Ventilation / Where central extract ventilation is available this shall remain but should be commissioned to ensure compliance with building regulation part F1 (minimum extract rate of 6 litres per second per WC/Urinal). Where no central ventilation is available an Xpelair (or equivalent) fan should be installed ensuring compliance with building regulation part F1 (minimum extract rate of 6 litres per second per WC/Urinal). Where an Xpelair (or equivalent) is required it is to be controlled via the lighting occupancy sensor.
Alarms / For DDA Compliant emergency alarm, please see specification for EMERGENCY ALARMS
General / Various / Existing fittings eg, grilles should be included as part of the “Builders Clean”.
Cleaning equipment for all new facilities should be included within the project. These will be free issued by General Services and journalled to the project, therefore an allowance should be made in the budget build up.

Important note:

This standard sets out the basic functional requirements for a typical new or refurbished washroom/toilet. The actual work required for a particular project will be determined in a separate SCOPE OF WORKS DOCUMENT - some elements may not be present or require replacement.

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