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PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Example:

A sample restroom layout showing typical minimum clearances is shown in Figure

6.1. In the sample layout there are four 2.5' X 5' toilets, one 3' X 5' shower stall, seven
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sinks, and three urinals. Using 6 ft2 per sink and per urinal and 15 ft for the entrance, the
space requirement without aisles and other clearances come to (4 X 12.5) + 15 + 42 + 18 +
15 = 140 ft2. The total floor space required for the restroom, however, is approximately
16.5' X 11.5' = 190 ft2. Hence, in this particular example, adding aisle space and other

clearances increases the floor space requirement by approximately 35%. In other cases, the
increase in floor space requirement may be slightly less or considerably greater than 35%
depending on the exact layout of the fixtures and the shape of the room.

Figure 6.1: Restroom layout with typical fixture clearance

6.2 Food Services

Food service facilities should be planned by considering the number of

employees who eat in the facilities during peak activity time. Kitchen facilities, on
the other hand should be planned by considering the total number of meals to be
served. If employees eat in shifts, the first third of each shift will typically be used by
the employees preparing to eat and obtaining the meal. The remainder of the time

will be spent at a table eating. Food services requirements may be satisfied by any
of the following alternatives:
 Dining away from the facility
 Vending machines and cafeteria

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