Public toilet quality criteria

To enhance the service which we provide, the following criteria are being applied to all public conveniences owned by Torridge District Council

Cleanliness

All facilities to be neat and clean, well lit and ventilated, free from graffiti & damage.
All facilities to be cleaned at least once daily and inspected weekly.

Family provision (subject to site restraints)

All facilities to have baby change units and nappy bins.
All facilities to have a cubicle sufficient for Parent/Child occupancy.
All male facilities to have a low level urinal for children.
A minimum of steps and level access where possible.

Disabled facilities (subject to site restraints)

A disabled toilet compliant to 1999 Building Regulations Part M, available 24 hours each day, i.e. RADAR (Royal Association For Disability and Rehabilitation) suited locking.
Suitable access.

Energy efficiency

Low energy lighting to be fitted, with photocell or timer controls.
Water conservation fittings to be installed at all facilities.
Combined wash/drier units to be installed (subject to suitability).
Electrical installations to be tested at least every five years.

Vandalism

All facilities to be designed to minimise vandalism but balanced with appearance.
All facilities to have external night time lighting.