Education Exchange - Continuing Education Center

Better Washrooms for K-12  

Washroom design shortcomings

Sponsored by ASI Group

This course covers washroom design shortcomings, understanding the required codes and ADA requirements. In addition to design strategies to improve traffic flow and prevent vandalism.

 

Photo courtesy of ASI Group

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  1. Understand the shortcomings in washroom design shortcomings in K-12 schools and how and why washroom design impacts a student’s capacity to focus and learn in schools.
  2. Understand the required codes in bathroom design, from complying with the ADA Standards put forth by the Department of Justice as well as ADAAG adopted by the Department of Transportations. Learn about the newest Fire Safety codes - NFPA 286. 
  3. Learn the optimal material choices for partitions and lockers in different physical environments within the same building and. Understanding the importance of picking the right product types in schools to minimize damage and limit what ends up in landfill. 
  4. Learn about different types of Design Strategies to create an optimal sense of privacy and safety, improve traffic flow using good product placements, and using the appropriate products to mitigate vandalism.