Annex 2A Sanitaryware Technical Annex
Annex 2A Sanitaryware Technical Annex
Annex 2A Sanitaryware Technical Annex
November 2017
For technical professionals involved in the design and construction of
school premises
DOCUMENT PROPERTIES
Organisation Education & Skills Funding Agency
Name of Output Specification: Technical Annex 2A – Sanitaryware
Document (for use in conjunction with the Output Specification: Generic Design Brief)
Technical Annex 2A – Sanitaryware
Contents
5.0 Issued for ITT Framework FINAL Lucy Watson 02/06/2017 AB 02/06/2017
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 4
General requirements ............................................................................... 4
Durability 4
Special Needs and Disability 4
Refurbishment 4
Integrated Plumbing Systems (IPS) and Cubicle Systems ....................... 6
Integrated Plumbing Systems (IPS) 6
Toilet and Shower Cubicle Systems 6
Sanitaryware Elements ............................................................................. 9
Toilet Pans and Cisterns 10
Wash Troughs 11
Wash-hand Basins 12
Accessible Toilet Sanitaryware 12
Toilet Paper Dispensers 12
Soap Dispensers 13
Hand Drying 13
Sanitary Products 14
Taps for Hand Washing 14
Cleaners’ Sinks 14
Mirrors 14
Hygiene Room Equipment 15
Sanitaryware - Required Provision .......................................................... 16
Sanitaryware – Key Dimensions ............................................................. 18
Demonstrating Compliance ..................................................................... 20
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Introduction
General Requirements
Durability
All the components of the overall design shall meet the standards set out BS
ISO 15686 and BS 7543:2015 – ‘Guide to durability of buildings and building
elements, products and components’.
The Contractor shall refer to the SSB to identify any specific requirements
for pupils with SEND.
Refurbishment
As described in the GDB, any work required to Refurbished Buildings shall
be as defined in the RSoW, under the headings of architectural elements
(including FF&E) and M&E elements (including ICT infrastructure). The work
will be categorised as Renewed, Replaced, Repaired, Retained or have ‘no
work’.
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b. Any Replaced sanitaryware provided shall satisfy the relevant outputs
of the GDB as well as this Technical Annex (and by the code in the
ADS where relevant), as far as possible within the constraints of the
location, the adjacent elements and the sub-structure.
Subject to paragraphs 1.1.1.3 in this Technical Annex and Section 1.5 in the
GDB, in respect of work to Refurbished Buildings, the required level of
compliance with this Technical Annex is set out in the RSoW.
Generally, the requirements in this Technical Annex refer to all parts of the
Works except any building elements or services that are designated
Repaired, Retained or ‘No Work’ in the RSoW, or spaces designated
‘Untouched’ in the School-specific SoA.
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Where the requirements refers to an area, space or Suite of Spaces, this
shall apply to all spaces in any New Building(s) or Remodelled Area. Any
area or space within New Buildings or Remodelled Area shall conform to all
relevant requirements in this Technical Annex.
a. The surface shall be one, which can be wiped clean. The material shall
be waterproof solid laminate; moisture resistant laminate on
manufactured board with an ABS (or similar) edging; recycled plastic,
or a material which can be demonstrated to perform equally well.
b. The joint between the system and the integral coved skirting shall be
sealed against water and dirt.
c. All access panels shall be lockable with a master key and have tamper
proof fittings.
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d. All systems shall facilitate cleaning to prevent the build-up of dirt and
germs.
All cubicle doors shall be capable of being locked and opened manually from
the inside. Any inward opening doors shall be able to open outwards through
use of a releasable door hinge or a lift-off facility to facilitate emergency
assistance to someone who has fallen against the door inside the cubicle
(blocking the door from opening). The emergency release function shall be
designed to limit operation to school staff only, thereby not compromising the
privacy of the user under general circumstances.
All cubicles shall be fitted with occupation indicator signs, and the ‘cubicle
occupied’ indicator shall be clearly visible from the outside of the cubicle
door. This shall be suitable for people with visual impairments and colour
blindness i.e. a red/green indicator is unsuitable.
Cubicle locking devices shall be suitable for use by people with impaired
manual dexterity (i.e. a simple closed fist action).
The lock shall be designed so that it is the weakest element in the door
assembly i.e. if force is applied it shall break rather than damaging the cubicle
system. The Contractor shall provide the School with a number of spare locks
to help reduce the time that cubicles are out of action.
The inside of each cubicle door shall have a coat hook with a rubber buffer,
designed to serve as a doorstop to the cubicle door. The hook shall be
securely fixed with hidden fixings to avoid damage.
All hinges shall be designed to eliminate the potential for finger trapping, and
shall be self-closing, except for toilets in nursery, reception and KS1 pupil
provision, which shall be self-opening.
All cubicle doors shall be of a contrasting colour to pilasters to allow for use
by partially sighted pupils.
In addition to the requirements above, the Contractor shall ensure that the
design and construction of all toilet cubicle systems shall meet the following
requirements.
b. The design of both the partitions and doors in toilets for nursery,
reception and KS1 pupils shall give children privacy whilst allowing
teachers to supervise them. Cubicle partitions shall have a maximum
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height of 1500mm. Cubicle doors shall have a maximum height of
1300mm.
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Sanitaryware Elements
The Contractor shall ensure that all sanitaryware and services address the
following points to provide an integrated and responsive system of
mechanical, electrical, protective and communication installation.
Controls such as isolator switches shall be located at high level on walls or,
where necessary, fixed furniture and allow use by authorised personnel only.
The Contractor shall ensure that the sanitaryware does not have any sharp
edges or corners that may cause injury and finishes are suitable for the
activities taking place.
Complicated corners, edges, frames, and details that can trap dirt, and hence
compromise hygienic performance, shall be avoided.
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All components shall be jointed and bedded using compounds and methods
recommended by the manufacturer.
The number of toilets and hygiene rooms for Mainstream Early Years,
Primary and Secondary schools shall be as Building Bulletin 103: ‘Area
guidelines for mainstream schools’ (BB103) under ‘Toilets and personal
care’.1 The number of toilets and hygiene rooms for Special Schools, AP,
SRP and Units shall be as Building Bulletin 104: ‘Area Guidelines for SEND
and Alternative Provision’ (BB104).2
Where the number of toilets and hygiene rooms in BS 6465 differs from that
given in BB103 and BB104, BB103 and BB104 shall take precedence.
The cistern and associated pipe work shall be easily accessible for
maintenance and made tamper-proof. They should avoid dirt and germ build
up and shall remove the potential for interference or vandalism.
All schools require a dual flush which shall be either a 6/4 litre, 4.5/3 litre or
4/2.6 flush. The flushing mechanism shall be a dual flush plate with separate
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buttons for low and standard volume flush. This shall meet the requirements
set out in BS 1125:1987 ‘Specification for WC flushing cisterns (including
dual flush cisterns and flush pipes)’. The British Standard Flush test shall be
achieved to comply with Water Regulation Guide WRAS. The UK class 2
flush test must be achieved to cover any part flush performance in line with
EN997.
Toilet pans shall be sufficiently robust for use within a school environment
and shall be easy to clean as set out in BS EN 997:2012+A1:2015 – ‘WC
pans and WC suites with integral trap’.
Toilet pan seats and lids shall be top fitting and meet the requirements set
out in BS 1254:1981 – ‘Specification for WC seats (plastics)’.
Wash Troughs
Wash troughs shall meet the requirements set out in BS EN 14296:2015 –
‘Sanitary appliances. Communal washing troughs’. The Contractor shall
ensure any wash troughs also meet the following requirements.
a. The troughs are constructed from solid surface material, recycled plastic,
vitreous china, or a material, which can be demonstrated to perform
equally well.
b. The troughs are constructed to achieve an even and smooth surface, free
from acute corners or projections, such that they can be cleaned
effectively, thus preventing dirt and germ build up. Seam welded joints in
metal troughs are acceptable but must be ground down to provide a
smooth finish.
c. All fixings through the trough shall be both watertight and inconspicuous
to discourage pupil interference and minimise dirt and germ build up.
e. The trough is supported off the wall such that there are no legs or other
connections to the floor for ease of cleaning.
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Wash-hand Basins
Wash-hand basins shall be constructed from vitreous china or a material,
which can be demonstrated to perform equally well. Basins shall meet the
requirements set out in BS EN 14688:2015 – ‘Sanitary appliances. Wash
basins. Functional requirements and test methods’.
Runs of wash hand basins shall have services, such as traps and waste
pipes, concealed, for example through vanity units. Access to services shall
be via a removable panel using tamper-proof fixings.
c. Contractors shall provide robust and tamper proof single mixer extended
lever spray taps to all basins and showers.
d. The cistern and associated pipe work shall be easily accessible for
maintenance and made tamper-proof. They should avoid dirt and germ
build up and to remove the potential for interference or vandalism.
e. All fittings shall be set out to comply with AD M and adopt the relevant
guidance stipulated in BS 8300:2009+A1:2010.
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Where the Contractor provides toilet paper dispensers, they shall be
provided for every toilet pan, and shall be:
All fixings shall be concealed to avoid tampering and potential dirt and germ
build up.
Soap Dispensers
Where the SSB identifies that the School wish to provide their own
dispensers through a service contract, the Contractor should allow for fixing
only.
Where the Contractor provides cartridge type soap dispensers, they shall be
provided at every Wash-hand basin or for every 500mm of wash trough.
Each dispenser shall contain a minimum of 1000 ml of liquid soap via a
dosing pump.
All fixings shall be concealed to avoid tampering and potential dirt and germ
build up.
Hand Drying
Where the SSB identifies that the School wish to provide hand drying
facilities through a service contract, the Contractor should allow for fixing and
infrastructure servicing only.
Where the Contractor provides hand drying facilities, electric hand dryers
shall be provided at up to one per run of up to five WCs, unless paper towel
dispensers are identified in the SSB. Further information is given in Technical
Annex 2G ‘Electrical services, communication, fire and security systems’
Section 2.3.5 Small Power Systems.
Electric hand dryers shall have a drying time of less than 30 seconds, with
infrared control for no contact start, auto-off and noise level less than 65 dBA
at 1m.
Where paper towel dispensers are provided (as identified in the SSB) the
paper towel dispensers shall be the hands-free type, which allows only one
sheet at a time to be used, reducing the likelihood of misuse. Space should
be allocated for a waste disposal bin.
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Sanitary Products
A sanitary product vending machine shall be located in each block of female
toilets for pupils from age 8 onwards in any New or Refurbished Building.
Where the SSB identifies that the school wish to provide the machines
through a service contract, the Contractor should allow for fixing only. For
maximum privacy, the machine shall be situated so that pupils can use it
without being visible from the circulation areas. It shall be located in a
common area used only by females, rather than within an individual cubicle.
If the Schools have any specific requirements, these will be identified in the
SSB.
There should be sufficient space beside the toilet pan to allow space for a
sanitary product disposal bin, provided through a service contract. This
space shall be allowed for in each female cubicle in each toilet, block of
toilets or accessible toilets used from age 8 upwards.
Deck mounted taps shall be provided that allow an even surface when fixed
to the sink or trough, such that they can be cleaned effectively. Alternatively,
taps can be wall mounted with the necessary robust wall panelling
construction.
Cleaners’ Sinks
Any cleaners sink shall be a heavy-duty floor mounted stainless steel or
ceramic unit with a stainless steel hinged grating and wall mounted taps
above.
Mirrors
All mirrors provided shall:
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c. have tamperproof fixings, preferably with adhesive
d. have no sharp edges or corners
e. be in accordance with the School-specific ADS
c. The maximum loading capability of the hoist and track shall be 200kgs.
g. The hoist should return to the end of the track where the battery-
charging unit is housed from a mains supply.
h. The hoist must allow for at least 3 spreader connections to the sling to
ensure comfort for the pupil.
i. The hoist shall have an emergency stop or a pull cord, which provides
an emergency cut out.
k. Contractors shall ensure that any slings and accessories owned by the
School are compatible with the hoist and tracking system.
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l. In Special schools, they may require a removable hoist, which can be
relocated onto ceiling mounted tracks in other rooms. Identified in SSB.
Any hoist and tracking system shall carry the CE mark and comply with:
Each hygiene room shall contain a shower with adjustable shower head on
a rail. Level access is required into the shower area to allow for the use of
the shower whilst a pupil may be on a changing trolley. The Contractor shall
install the shower as part of a wet room construction.
The Contractor, and their specialist suppliers, shall refer to the SSB for any
specialist equipment requirements listed on the School-specific ADS for
hygiene rooms. There shall be a defined space in the hygiene room for
storing clinical waste (soiled nappies/liners or dressings etc.) The detailed
requirement will depend on the service contract the school has for waste
disposal, this will be identified in the SSB.
The Contractor shall provide all sanitaryware listed in Table 1 below. Any
additional School-specific requirements may be listed in the SSB and the
School-specific ADS.
Code All pupil toilets shall include one or more of the following
SANT001 Toilet pan (w/o seat)
Soap dispenser (or fix only, as part of the school’s service
SANE001
contract)
Toilet
Toilet paper dispenser (or fix only, as part of the school’s service
SANE002
contract)
SANT002 Wash hand basin or
SANT003/4 Wash trough
SANE003 Hand drier (alternative paper towel dispenser as listed in SSB) or
SANE004 fix only (as part of the school’s service contract)
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Sanitary towel dispenser1 (fix only, as part of the school’s service
SANE007
contract)
SANE008 Sanitary towel bin2 (as part of a school’s service contract)
Accessible toilet
SANAE01 W.C. horizontal grab rail
In addition to the above, small hygiene rooms (generally in a Primary School and up to 9m2)
shall also include:
Provision for track hoist system (for future installation) or fix
SANA003
legacy track hoist system (listed in SSB)
SANAE03 Wash basin grab rail
In addition to the above, large hygiene rooms (generally Special Schools and Secondary
Mainstream and up to 20m2) shall also include:
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Sanitaryware – Key Dimensions
Table 2: Sanitaryware – required provision
SANT001 Toilet pan (w/o seat) Floor Var 3051 3551 3551 305/355 395
SANE001 Soap dispenser Wall Var 700 700 850 850 1000
SANE002 Toilet paper dispenser Wall Var 500 550 600 600 800-1000
SANT002 Wash hand basin Floor 500x400 500 500 550 550 750-850
Toilet
SANT003 2 person wash trough Floor 1000x400 500 500 550 550 750-850
SANT004 3 person wash trough Floor 1500x400 500 500 550 550 750-850
SANE003 Hand dryer Wall Var 650 775 850 850 1000
SANE004 Paper towel dispenser Wall Var 650 775 850 850 1000
SANE005 Mirror (above basin) Wall 500hx600 750 900 950 950 1090-1200
SANE006 Mirror (full height) Wall 1500hx600 600 600 600 600 600
Accessible toilet
SANE007 Sanitary towel dispenser Wall Var N/A N/A 850-1000 850-1000 850-1000
SANA001 Accessible W.C. pan Floor Var 3351 3951 3951 335/395 4801
SANAE01 W.C. horizontal grab rail Wall N/A 500 500 500 680 680
SANAE02 W.C. vertical grab rail Wall 600h 680 680 680 800 800
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Height from floor
Early Secondary
Code Dimension KS1 KS2 Primary
Years /Adult
Height-adjustable hand-wash
SANA002 Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 580-1020 580-1020
basin
SANAE03 Wash basin grab rail Wall 600h N/A N/A N/A 800 800
SANAE20 Large sanitary bin Floor Var Var Var Var Var Var
SANAE21 Waste disposal bin Floor Var Var Var Var Var Var
SANAE04 Waste disposal hopper Floor Var Var Var Var Var Var
SANAE22 Mobile folding privacy screen Floor Var N/A N/A N/A Var Var
SANAE05 Alarm pull cord Ceiling Var N/A N/A N/A 100 100
Hygiene room
SANAE06 Alarm reset button Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 800-1000 800-1000
SANAE11 Wide roll paper dispenser Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 1200 1200
SANA003 Track hoist system Ceiling Var N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Height adjustable changing
SANA004 Floor Var N/A N/A N/A 300-1000 300-1000
trolley
SANAE07 Low level clothes hook Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 1050 1050
SANAE08 High level clothes hook Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 1400 1400
SANA005 Shower control Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 750-1000 750-1000
Detachable shower head on
SANA006 Wall Var N/A N/A N/A 1200-1400 1200-1400
rail
SANAE09 Height adjustable shower seat Wall Var N/A N/A N/A N/A 470-550
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7 Demonstrating Compliance
7.1.1.1 The Employer’s Requirements Deliverables sets out the detailed requirements for
the Contractor to demonstrate compliance.
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