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4.4 Restrooms
4.4 Restrooms
Overview All office environments require the functions of rest rooms within the design of the building. Low, mid and high rise office buildings all require adequate rest room functions. This means that the design has to comply with state and local codes and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, as well as expressing interest in aesthetic quality and functionality. Knowing these requirements and having a basic knowledge of installation requirements can prevent redesigning a layout or having casework that cannot be installed properly due to a disregard for fixture layout. Redesigns can become costly and unless the architect pays particular attention to wall types and chase dimensions to accommodate piping and supports the architect will need to readjust the spaces to meet certain code requirements in space allocation. In general, the rest rooms shall be located towards the center of the building, within the boundaries of what is the core. This is the nearest point of access for all tenants single or multi. In the case of multi tenancy the rest rooms become a public facility, unless a tenant to occupy the space requests a private facility of, which is between the architect, developer and tenants discretion.