The Correct Number of Hand Dryers for a Building
Building regulations in the UK set out how many hygiene facilities a building should have to provide the right level of access to all users, but when planning and designing these facilities, your choices about the number of hand dryers can also impact usage times and affect the comfort of users.
How many bathrooms should a building have
According to the HSE in the UK (Health and Safety Executive), a building should be equipped with a minimum number of toilet and washing facilities appropriate to the number of people normally in the building.
For mixed use bathrooms:
- 1 – 5 people need 1 toilet and 1 washbasin
- 6 – 25 people need 2 toilets and 2 washbasins
- 26 – 50 people need 3 toilets and 3 washbasins
- 51 – 75 people need 4 toilets and 4 washbasins
- 76 – 100 people need 5 toilets and 5 washbasins
For male only bathrooms
- 1 – 15 men need 1 toilet and 1 urinal
- 16 – 30 men need 2 toilets and 1 urinal
- 31 – 45 men need 2 toilets and 2 urinals
- 46 – 60 men need 3 toilets and 2 urinals
- 61 – 75 men need 3 toilets and 3 urinals
- 76 – 90 men need 4 toilets and 3 urinals
- 91 – 100 men need 4 toilets and 4 urinals
Bathrooms should be positioned on each floor of a building to ensure easy access.
