How many toilets are required for employees who work inside buildings?
The requirements for toilet pans and urinals in buildings are set out in the New Zealand Building Code, which is part of the Building Regulations 1992, administered by the Department of Building and Housing. The requirements depend on the building use, including whether the toilets will be used by employees only, or by members of the public as well.
The following tables set out the numbers to be provided in commercial and industrial premises used by employees only. Refer to the Building Code Approved Document Clause G1: Personal Hygiene for further details and requirements in other situations.
Unisex toilet facilities |
Design occupancy |
Number |
1–5 |
1 |
6–30 |
2 |
Greater than 30 |
add 1 per 40 |
Separate toilet facilities – females |
Design occupancy |
Number |
1–10 |
1 |
11–50 |
2 |
51–90 |
3 |
Greater than 90 |
add 1 per 60 |
Separate toilet facilities – males (toilet pans only) |
Design occupancy |
Number |
1–10 |
1 |
11–50 |
2 |
51–90 |
3 |
Greater than 90 |
add 1 per 60 |
Separate toilet facilities – males (toilet pans and urinals) |
Toilet pans |
Urinals |
Design occupancy |
Number |
Design occupancy |
Number |
1–10 |
1 |
1–150 |
1 |
11–60 |
2 |
151–550 |
2 |
61–120 |
3 |
Greater than 550 |
add 1 per 450 |
Greater than 120 |
add 1 per 80 |
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Date Modified: Wednesday, December 09, 2009
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