Changing Places Toilets for Retail: A Guide
According to Purple Tuesday, the spending power of disabled people and their household worldwide is currently estimated to be worth $8 trillion, increasing by 14% per annum.
Not only that, but 75% of disabled people and their families have walked away from a business because of poor accessibility or customer service.
Providing a Changing Places Toilet not only allows disabled people and their families to enjoy the services available but also offers a new or enhanced stream of revenue to Supermarkets, Shopping Centres and Markets.
Key Considerations
1. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Under the Government’s Changing Places Toilet legislation, which came into force in January 2021, shopping centres and retail parks may have to install a Changing Places Toilet if it is a new build or undergoing a major refurbishment.
This will apply to single buildings with a capacity for 350 or more people; or a collection of smaller buildings with a capacity of 2000 people or more.
2. LOCATION
It is important that your Changing Places toilet is easy to access within your venue, Changing Places Toilet facilities should be located in the same area as your other toilet facilities if possible.
Information on Changing Places Toilet facilities should be available at reception areas, directories, maps and Shop mobility Centres.
3. LAYOUT
There are detailed requirements for Changing Places Toilets that must be followed to ensure that the toilet can be officially registered as a Changing Places Toilet.
Our Changing Places Toilet Project Managers are experienced in the planning and design of these fully accessible toilets, can give advice at every stage, and are aware of common pitfalls.
We can assist in the planning and design stages by offering:
- Full turnkey solution if required
- One-to-one project support and advice
- Specifications, BIM and CAD files
- Site-specific detailed drawings
- Knowledge of the latest building regulations and recognised standards
- Design troubleshooting
- CPD training for Architects and Contractors
4. EQUIPMENT
Choosing the right products for a Changing places Toilet in retail is a crucial part of the planning and design process, and various factors need to be considered when making the decision.
Astor Bannerman have been designing and manufacturing equipment for disabled people and their families for 30 years, and we have been involved with Changing Places Toilets for over 10 years. With this wealth of experience, we are uniquely placed in the UK to advise on the appropriate equipment for Changing Places Toilet retail projects.
Astor Bannerman’s Changing Places Equipment services:
- Full range of Changing Places Toilet equipment
- Improved lead times & flexibility due to being a UK manufacturer
- Equipment designed specifically for public Changing Places Toilets
- Experienced installers and full project management oversight
Want more information about how we can help with your Changing Places Toilet project?
ABOUT ASTOR BANNERMAN
Astor Bannerman are a UK manufacturer offering the full range of products specified by Changing Places regulations, including fixed and mobile changing tables, hoists, height adjustable washbasins, toilets and accessories. They have over 27 years’ experience of designing and installing equipment for disabled people and their families.
