Health Building Note 00-02 Core elements - sanitary spaces (archived)
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides evidence-based guidance on the design and layout of sanitary spaces for use in healthcare settings to cater for the needs of patients, visitors and staff. Covers WCs, shower rooms, bathrooms for patients, nappy and accompanied changing for public use, and changing for staff and independent adult patients. Also provides recommendations on the nature and fixing position of fixtures and fittings.
Document History
Supersedes parts of NHS Estates' HBN 40 'Common activity spaces', volumes 1, 2 and 3. Superseded by Space for Health: Spaces and Costs information for sanitary spaces (2011).
ISBN
9780113228201
Publisher Information
Department of Health Estates and Facilities Division
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