Public Washroom Accessories: Count Per Cubicle and Basin
Order public washroom accessories by count. Each cubicle takes one indicator bolt, one toilet roll holder and one robe hook. Each basin takes one soap dispenser, and every two basins take one paper towel dispenser. The entrance door takes three hinges, a closer, a handle and a stop.
The set to order
| Part | What to check | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Cubicle: indicator bolt | One per cubicle door. The 200 is a complete surface kit. The 500 needs a bolt behind it, so read the cubicle guide first. | 200 |
| Cubicle: open roll holder | One per cubicle. BH43 is listed in SSS only. | BH21, BH43, BH19 |
| Cubicle: covered roll holder | Choose this line or the open holder, not both. | BH20 |
| Cubicle: jumbo roll cabinet | 255 × 260 × 120mm. Check the door swing against the 120mm projection. | BH25 |
| Cubicle: robe hook | One per cubicle, screw fixed. BH10 is 48mm in diameter and BH13 has a 36mm rosette. | BH10, BH13 |
| Basin: soap dispenser | 162 × 92mm. One per basin, mounted over the basin or counter. | BH35 |
| Basin: paper towel dispenser | 280 × 215 × 100mm. One for every two basins as a starting count. | BH24 |
| Entrance door: hinges | Three per leaf up to 2286mm door height. Sizes include 4 x 3 in x 2.5mm. State the finish code. | SSH016 |
| Entrance door: closer | JU-061 lists 850mm and 25 to 45 kg. JU-073 lists 850mm and 40 to 65 kg. JU-088 lists 950mm and 40 to 65 kg. | JU-061, JU-073, JU-088 |
| Entrance door: pull handle | Goes on the pull side. Stainless steel, 200 × 65mm plate, 60mm projection. | 19-130MM |
| Entrance door: passage lever | The other choice to a pull handle. No locking function, 60mm backset, 35mm to 45mm doors. | LH853 SNPS |
| Entrance door: door stop | DS05 is a floor stop, 44mm in diameter. DS01 is a wall stop that projects 96mm. | DS05, DS01 |
Count per cubicle, basin and entrance door
These are starting counts for a first draft of the order. They are not code figures, and the designer's layout overrides them. Count the cubicles, basins and entrance doors on the drawing, then multiply along each row. The hinge count assumes an entrance door up to 2286mm (90 in) high, at the common trade practice of one hinge for each 762mm (30 in) of door height.
| Part | Per cubicle | Per basin | Per entrance door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator bolt | 1 | None | None |
| Toilet roll holder | 1 | None | None |
| Robe hook | 1 | None | None |
| Soap dispenser | None | 1 | None |
| Paper towel dispenser | None | 1 for every 2 basins | None |
| Hinges | See the cubicle guide | None | 3 |
| Closer | None | None | 1 |
| Pull handle or passage lever | None | None | 1 |
| Door stop | See the cubicle guide | None | 1 |
Worked order: six cubicles, four basins, one entrance door
This is one room, run through the table above. For a men's room and a women's room on the same layout, double every line. A urinal adds no line to this table.
| Line | Working | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Indicator bolt | 6 cubicles × 1 | 6 |
| Toilet roll holder | 6 cubicles × 1 | 6 |
| Robe hook | 6 cubicles × 1 | 6 |
| Soap dispenser | 4 basins × 1 | 4 |
| Paper towel dispenser | 4 basins ÷ 2 | 2 |
| Entrance door hinges | 1 door × 3 | 3 |
| Entrance door closer | 1 door × 1 | 1 |
| Entrance door handle | 1 door × 1 | 1 |
| Entrance door stop | 1 door × 1 | 1 |
The code sets the fixtures, this list sets the hardware
How many toilets and basins a room needs comes from the building or plumbing code where the project sits. In the US that is usually Table 403.1 of the International Plumbing Code, and BS 6465-1 is the UK reference. Rules vary by place, so confirm the fixture count with your local authority first, then run this list against the approved drawing.
Choose the roll holder for the cubicle size
A jumbo roll means fewer refills, and it takes more space. BH25 projects 120mm from the wall, so on a cubicle door that opens inward, check the door swing before you order it. An open holder suits a narrow cubicle.
| Model | Type | Listed size | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH25 | Jumbo roll cabinet | 255 × 260 × 120mm | Keyed front cover in the photographs |
| BH20 | Holder with cover | Confirmed against your drawing | 1.0mm stainless steel |
| BH21 | Open holder | 152mm wide, 96mm drop | 45mm rose |
| BH43 | Open holder | 155 × 83mm | Listed in Satin Stainless Steel (SSS) only |
| BH19 | Open rod | 90mm projection | 16mm rod, 122mm long |
What goes wrong on site
- BH10 and BH11 list 3M adhesive or screws. Use the screws in a public room.
- BH22 lists a 3M foam pad as its fixing, so leave it off a public room order.
- BH35 dispenses from the bottom. Mount it over the basin or counter, so drips stay off the floor.
- We do not list a paper size for BH24, so try your folded towel in a sample of the 280 × 215 × 100mm box.
- The BH25 photographs show keys in the fixing bag. Hand them to the cleaning team at handover.
- Choose fixings for the actual wall behind the tile, not for the tile.
- Keep every dispenser out of the swing of the entrance door.
- Hooks and towel fittings are not supports. Anything a person leans on is a grab bar, and it goes on its own list.
Lines to buy elsewhere
Partitions, mirrors, hand dryers and waste bins are not in this catalogue. Order them from their own suppliers and put them on the same drawing, so two items do not claim the same stretch of wall.
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are a separate count. Take those rooms off this table and order them from our accessible toilet hardware list, linked below.
What to send us
- Cubicles, basins and entrance doors in each room.
- How many rooms share that layout.
- Width, weight and thickness of the entrance door.
- Thickness and material of the cubicle door.
- The finish code for every line.
- The wall type behind the tile.
- Any door that is fire rated, so your local authority can confirm the hardware.
Questions buyers ask
What accessories does a public washroom need?
Each cubicle needs an indicator bolt, a toilet roll holder and a robe hook. Each basin needs a soap dispenser, and the room needs paper towel dispensers. The entrance door needs hinges, a closer, a handle and a stop.
How many paper towel dispensers do I need?
Start with one for every two basins, and check that against the designer's layout. We give it as a counting aid. It is not a code figure, and a busy room may need more.
Does the entrance door need a lock?
Usually not during opening hours, so a passage lever or a pull handle with a closer is the normal order. If the room is locked after hours, tell us how. Anyone inside must always be able to leave without a key.
Jumbo roll or single roll?
Order BH25 where a large cabinet fits and fewer refills matter. Order an open holder such as BH21 in a narrow cubicle. An accessible cubicle has its own wording on dispensers, so check that list before you use a jumbo cabinet there.
Can every line come in one finish?
Compare the codes line by line. BH10, BH21, BH24, BH25 and BH35 list SSS. The 200 is listed as a silver satin or plated finish, and SSH016 hinges list PB, AB, AC, CP and SN. State the finish on each line before you order.
Which hook should a cubicle door take?
Order a screw-fixed hook such as BH10 or BH13, and fit it to the inside face of the door. Confirm the screw length against the door thickness, because a thin panel leaves less material to hold.
Sources
Codes change and vary by place. Confirm with the authority for your project.