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34 3.1 Considerations Once the proposed locations are determined and the first project is identified, the next step is to develop the design. The prototype plan has presumably been massaged and shaped to fit the location(s)
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Design 35 hub airport restroom, maybe two to five years. This is in part due to the 24/7 operations, especially in larger airports, but also the constant bumping of carry-ons and, unfortunately, vandalism.
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36 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Some products have sustainable effects in collateral areas. Drinking fountains can have a water bottle filler attachment that allows travelers to bring their own (empty)
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Design 37 3.2 Standardization It is in the best interests of the airport to develop a standard for restroom design. This will provide consistency throughout the airport, which will help with wayfinding, streamline the design and construction process, and make the maintenance process more efficient.
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38 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Wayfinding signage for restrooms often consists of the international men/women symbol on an overhead sign with an arrow. It can be useful for travelers unfamiliar with the airport to indicate the distance in feet, especially if there are restrooms in different directions.
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Design 39 Accessible Stall In larger restrooms, it can be beneficial to provide a symbol graphic identifying the accessible stall(s)
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40 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design the hand-washing type signs, the mirror should be recessed in the finish material so that it is flush and sealed around the perimeter. This protects the edges from damage and the silvering from moisture.
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Design 41 the airport that travelers will come to recognize and seek out. The following components also should be considered for location in the restroom amenity node: • Automated external defibrillator • Fire extinguisher • Manual fire alarm pull station • Airport phone • Vending machines • Shipping drop boxes • Lockers Another adjacency is the service center (typically carrels where travelers with long layovers can plug in and work)
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42 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design 3.3.3 Surfaces Partition Structure See Appendix A for component comparisons. The floors and ceiling/roof structure is a given.
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Design 43 Wall Base See Appendix A for component comparisons. Often the wall base is the same material as the wall surface.
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44 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Painted gypsum board is among the most prevalently used materials, especially on soffits, due to its simple aesthetic, ease of repair, and relatively low cost. Acoustically it is not very good and if access is required above the ceiling, access panels will need to be provided.
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Design 45 that are difficult to operate for the mobility impaired. Ideally, a person should be able to unlatch the door with their wrist.
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46 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design The airport's standard hardware should be used for these doors with the exception of the family room. Access to the family room should be touchless like everything else within the space.
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Design 47 Paper Towel Dispenser See Appendix A for component comparisons. Airports have been moving away from folded paper towels toward more economical and eco-friendly paper towel rolls.
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48 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Sink Area Waste Receptacle See Appendix A for component comparisons. The waste receptacle is one of the primary contributors to the perception of a restroom as "unclean." This is due to both overflowing trash -- typically paper towels, but also food, diapers, etc. -- and large, visually dominating receptacles.
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Design 49 Multiple-roll models are commonplace and highly recommended. Coreless rolls are available that reduce waste but can be difficult to install correctly.
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50 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Hooks Hooks are useful both in the toilet stall, at urinals, and at sinks. Travelers often have a coat, bag, or purse they would rather not set on the floor due to concerns about cleanliness, theft, or both.
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Design 51 When piping within the pipe chase is being designed, the pipe elevations should be drawn and organized to all fit into the chase. Ideally the waste piping should slope toward the chase door and a cleanout should be provided above the spill line to allow for easy access and the ability to clean out that piping as needed.
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52 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design Braided supply lines used in the installation of faucets can collect dirt and dust over time. Chrome-plated brass supply tubes should be used to avoid build-up.
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Design 53 a separate distribution system to supply it to the necessary fixtures. Gray water can be cleaned both naturally and chemically.
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54 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design There are numerous aesthetic options for drinking fountains. Look for models that are accessible, easy to clean, and complement the aesthetics of the restroom façade.
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Design 55 Mop Sink Faucet While a faucet may seem like a simple, necessary accessory to the mop sink, there are many considerations to take into account. The faucet should have both a hot water and cold water supply.
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56 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design If space is limited, at the very least provide supply air above the sinks to promote air mixing and eliminate short cycling of the air. Short cycling is when the air comes directly out of the supply diffuser and is sucked right back out through the exhaust without having time to condition the space.
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Design 57 3.3.8 Lighting Of all the building systems, lighting can have the most dramatic effect on a space. In restrooms especially, lighting affects people's perceptions of everything from cleanliness to noise levels.
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58 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design in restrooms with partitions or walls that shield the sensor's view of the space. Ultrasonic sensors placed too close to an entrance without a door may pick up people walking by and turn on lights when not needed.
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Design 59 Fire Alarm Fire alarm design is based on national and local codes. The airport may choose to go over and above the code requirements for added protection and peace of mind.
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60 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design The matrix in Appendix A provides guidance in making initial selections of products with numerous variations based on costs, life spans, and features. Section 3.4.2 provides a worksheet to help prioritize the components.
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Design 61 M US T HA VE W IS H LI ST N O T IN TE RE ST ED COMPONENTS SIGNAGE Concourse Wayfinding Location Sign Room Name Room Number Accessible Stall Ambulatory Stall Employees Wash Hands Advertising AMENITIES Waiting Area / Seating Full-Length Mirror Make-up / Grooming Area Dressing Room Adult Changing Table Severe Weather Shelter Amenity Node AED Fire Extinguisher Manual Fire Alarm Pull Station Airport Phone Vending Machines Shipping Drop Boxes Lockers Service Center Art / Display Storage SURFACES Floor Porcelain Tile Porcelain Stoneware Slab Epoxy Terrazzo Wall and Base Porcelain Tile Porcelain Stoneware Panel Quartz Epoxy Terrazzo Cove Ceiling Gypsum Board Metal Panel Acoustic Ceiling Tile Stall Partition - Type Ceiling Hung Floor Mounted / Overhead Braced Floor Mounted Floor and Ceiling Mounted M US T HA VE W IS H LI ST N O T IN TE RE ST ED COMPONENTS Stall Partitions / Urinal Screens Powder Coated Steel Solid Plastic (HDPE) Phenolic Stainless Steel #4 Stainless Steel Textured Recycled Paper - Resin Core Solid Surface Quartz Granite Stall Doors Counter / Backsplash Stone Quartz Solid Surface Room Door Stainless Steel Painted Metal Wood Wall Protection ACCESSORIES Mirror Paper Towel Dispenser Folded Center Pull Roll Type Sink Area Waste Receptacle Free Standing Surface Mounted Recessed Enclosed Hand Dryer Top Access Bottom Access Through Access Recessed Faucet Mount Biohazard Disposal Exposed Surface Mounted Recessed Toilet Paper Dispenser Surface - Standard Roll Surface - Jumbo Roll Recessed - Standard Roll Recessed - Jumbo Roll Stall Waste Receptacle Surface Recessed Combination Table 3-1.
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62 Guidebook for Airport Terminal Restroom Planning and Design M US T HA VE W IS H LI ST N O T IN TE RE ST ED COMPONENTS Seat Paper Dispenser Individual Combination Automatic Shelf Wall Mounted Fold Down Built In Hooks Sanitary Products Vendor Baby Diaper Changing Fold Down Counter - Surface Counter - Integral Diaper Kit Vendor PLUMBING Sink Wall Mount Under Counter Self Rimming Integral Trough Faucet Automatic Turbine Powered Solar Powered Manual Soap Type Foam Liquid Soap Dispenser Automatic Manual Soap Container Bulk Bottle Toilet Blow Out Siphon Jet Toilet Flush Valve Manual Automatic Turbine Powered Solar Powered M US T HA VE W IS H LI ST N O T IN TE RE ST ED COMPONENTS Urinal Standard Flow Waterless Low Flow Pint Urinal Flush Valve Manual Automatic Turbine Powered Solar Powered Drinking Fountain Bottle-Filling Station Manual Automatic Mop Sink Mop Sink Faucet Hose-Bibb HVAC Radiation Air Supply Exhaust Diffusers Thermostat ELECTRICAL Power LIGHTING General (Ambient) Entry Sink Area Toilet Stalls Switch / Occupancy Sensor Lamps LED Fluorescent Daylight TECHNOLOGY Fire Alarm Paging Ambient Music Restroom Management System (RMS)
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Design 63 which the restroom team has decided it is "Not Interested." The orange headings are the primary component groupings used throughout this chapter. The purple heading indicates that the component has sub-components.
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