Petition update

Changing Places Toilets Advice Updated in British Standards Review

Lorna Fillingham
Scunthorpe, ENG, United Kingdom
Jan 19, 2018
Last week the British Standards were updated, and so I have just edited the petition to reflect this. A new clause has been added as to the types of buildings that should include these facilities as follows: j) other visitor attractions, such as theme parks, monitored beaches and parks. Faith centres have also been added, and the retail clause has been amended to include large commercial retail premises. The standards say that " Changing Places toilets should be provided in larger buildings and complexes, such as: a) major transport termini or interchanges, e.g. large railway stations and airports b) motorway services c) sport and leisure facilities, including large hotels d) cultural centres, such as museums, concert halls and art galleries and faith centres; e) stadia and large auditoria f) large commercial retail premises and shopping centres; g) key buildings within town centres, e.g. town halls, civic centres and main public libraries h) educational establishments i) health facilities, such as hospitals, health centres and community practices. j) other visitor attractions, such as theme parks, monitored beaches and parks. I believe that it should be compulsory for “Changing Places” toilets (with changing benches, hoists and enough space for carers) to be installed in the public places mentioned in BS 8300/2018, and that they MUST be included in plans before planning permission can be granted. Please continue to support this campaign, as this will be the message that I take to the Government. Thank you.

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