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Fixtures & Fittings
Sanitaryware
Sanitaryware in service station toilets must meet high standards of durability, hygiene, accessibility, and user comfort. With constant public use, selections must be both robust and easy to maintain, while contributing to water efficiency and a positive user experience.
1. Best Options for Sanitaryware
Toilets (WCs):
Wall-hung or back-to-wall WCs with concealed cisterns are ideal for easy cleaning and streamlined aesthetics.
Choose models with dual-flush capability (6/3L or better) for water efficiency.
Use vandal-resistant, heavy-duty seats and hinges in public areas.
Urinals:
Wall-hung or trough-style urinals with infrared flush controls for hygiene.
Waterless options may be considered where maintenance systems support them.
Basins:
Solid surface or ceramic basins that resist staining and impact damage.
Integrated countertop basins or pre-plumbed vanity units improve ease of cleaning and visual coherence.
Taps:
Sensor-activated taps with flow restrictors to conserve water and reduce contact.
If manual taps are used, opt for lever-action types that are easy to operate and DDA-compliant.
Accessories:
Stainless steel dispensers, grab rails, and hand dryers are preferred for hygiene, durability, and vandal resistance.
Consider recessed or wall-mounted bins to minimise clutter and hazards.
2. Key Considerations
Durability: All fittings must withstand frequent use and potential misuse.
Ease of Maintenance: Choose designs with accessible service points and easy-clean surfaces.
Hygiene: Minimise joints and exposed fixings where dirt can accumulate. Prefer touch-free operation.
Accessibility: Provide DDA-compliant WCs and washbasins in designated accessible toilets, with appropriate heights, turning space, and support bars.
Water and Energy Use: All components should be specified with efficiency in mind—low-flow, sensor-controlled, and WRAS-approved (or local equivalent).
Aesthetics and Experience: Clean lines, coordinated finishes, and intuitive use enhance perception of cleanliness and professionalism.
3. Performance and User Offering
Sanitaryware in a service stop should:
Provide a clean, reliable, and comfortable experience for all users.
Enable quick and easy use with minimal contact points.
Offer inclusive access, including baby changing and gender-neutral or family options where possible.
Maintain high hygiene standards through material choice and automation.
1. Best Options for Sanitaryware
Toilets (WCs):
Wall-hung or back-to-wall WCs with concealed cisterns are ideal for easy cleaning and streamlined aesthetics.
Choose models with dual-flush capability (6/3L or better) for water efficiency.
Use vandal-resistant, heavy-duty seats and hinges in public areas.
Urinals:
Wall-hung or trough-style urinals with infrared flush controls for hygiene.
Waterless options may be considered where maintenance systems support them.
Basins:
Solid surface or ceramic basins that resist staining and impact damage.
Integrated countertop basins or pre-plumbed vanity units improve ease of cleaning and visual coherence.
Taps:
Sensor-activated taps with flow restrictors to conserve water and reduce contact.
If manual taps are used, opt for lever-action types that are easy to operate and DDA-compliant.
Accessories:
Stainless steel dispensers, grab rails, and hand dryers are preferred for hygiene, durability, and vandal resistance.
Consider recessed or wall-mounted bins to minimise clutter and hazards.
2. Key Considerations
Durability: All fittings must withstand frequent use and potential misuse.
Ease of Maintenance: Choose designs with accessible service points and easy-clean surfaces.
Hygiene: Minimise joints and exposed fixings where dirt can accumulate. Prefer touch-free operation.
Accessibility: Provide DDA-compliant WCs and washbasins in designated accessible toilets, with appropriate heights, turning space, and support bars.
Water and Energy Use: All components should be specified with efficiency in mind—low-flow, sensor-controlled, and WRAS-approved (or local equivalent).
Aesthetics and Experience: Clean lines, coordinated finishes, and intuitive use enhance perception of cleanliness and professionalism.
3. Performance and User Offering
Sanitaryware in a service stop should:
Provide a clean, reliable, and comfortable experience for all users.
Enable quick and easy use with minimal contact points.
Offer inclusive access, including baby changing and gender-neutral or family options where possible.
Maintain high hygiene standards through material choice and automation.