DG 1110-3-106
Floor
Floor Supported
Ceiling-Hung
Figure 4-70
Toilet Partition Types.
I. Interior Design.
dump wastewater. They may also be holding areas for
solid waste. In office areas, janitor closets are often
used to fill coffee urns or to dump coffee grounds.
(1) Maintenance.
All surfaces should be durable. Restroom walls, floors,
Management of janitorial services will vary locally; in
and ceilings must resist water and water-borne dirt
some cases, such services will be contracted. School
penetration. Floors should be strong enough to support
personnel will also use these areas for routine or
heavy traffic, and soap, water, acid, and alkali
emergency cleanup activities.
contamination. Fixtures should be durable enough to
withstand heavy use and cleaning. Restrooms ceilings
B. Occupants.
can be acoustically treated. Items that should be
The number of janitorial and/or school personnel that
included or considered for restroom use are suitable
will use the janitor closets depends on the size of the
floor drains in toilet and locker rooms, and hose bibs
school and how janitorial services are managed.
in toilet and locker rooms.
C. Equipment/Supplies.
(2) Recommendations.
The amount and type of equipment and supplies to be
stored in janitor closets will vary. Sometimes, buffers
a. For recommendations, see Figure 4-71. For example
and floor-cleaning machines, as well as mops and
color schemes called out in the figure, see the
brooms, must be stored. Security for expensive
Appendix.
equipment or for contractor-furnished equipment may
be needed. Furniture for a supervisor work station
(desk and file) may be needed.
b. For general guidance on interior design, see DG
1110-3-122.
D. Space Utilization.
J. Criteria.
(1) Size.
Table 4-20 lists outline criteria for designing restrooms.
Each janitor closet should be 48 square feet.
4-22 Janitor Rooms.
(2) Shape.
The ceiling should be at least 8 feet high, and the
A. Use/Activities.
room dimensions should be at least 6 by 8 feet.
These spaces are used to store janitorial supplies and
equipment, to obtain water (for mopping), and to
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