The British Toilet Association

The British Toilet Association

Maintaining safety standards in public facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic

Maintaining safety standards in public facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic
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The British Toilet Association
The British Toilet Association
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The challenge

The British Toilet AssociationPrior to the pandemic, the British Toilet Association’s services were primarily concerned with the provision of public toilets. When the national lockdown was introduced and local amenities, including public toilets, were closed down, its attention turned to increasing the levels and standards of hygiene as concerns about public health grew.

There was mounting pressure for sanitary facilities to reopen not only for general use but so that individuals could wash their hands regularly and prevent the spread of germs. However, councils were concerned that in such confined space and with numerous touchpoints for cross-contamination, this could lead to further spreading of the virus.

In order to meet the needs of the public whilst still keeping them safe, local governments would need to ensure and demonstrate high levels of cleanliness to instil public confidence. Without statutory regulations in place to govern this, other guidelines would need to be referenced to make sure public toilets were cleaned and maintained correctly.



The British Toilet Association used standards to:

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Ensure public toilets could remain open and safe during the pandemic

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Enhance the cleanliness of public toilets across the nation

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Support local government in providing accessible and inclusive sanitary facilities


Solved with standards

Using standards has enabled the British Toilet Association to provide its clients with high-quality consultation, reflective of the most up-to-date industry best practice. In particular, BS 6465 and BS 8300 have helped the British Toilet Association to properly assess the suitability and cleanliness of ‘away from home’ facilities. This has increased the overall level of hygiene in public restrooms and, as a result, meant public toilets could reopen safely during, and immediately following the pandemic.

For Managing Director, Raymond Martin, in the absence of statutory regulations, BS Standards have set the benchmark for public sanitary facilities. As a member of the BS 6465 Committee, the British Toilet Association plays a large role in revising standards relating to public toilets and shaping a better future for users.

In 2020, the British Toilet Association won a Standards User Award for supporting government and local authorities with advice and guidance about standards to ensure public toilets could remain open and safe for all users during the pandemic.



Setting the standard for success

Standards enable you to:


Access quality information

Access quality information in any particular area or on a specific subject – especially valuable for SMEs which don’t always have the resources of larger organizations.

Follow the best practice for your industry

Ensure you’re following the best practice for your industry. It’s faster and more cost-effective to demonstrate compliance with recognized standards.

Setting the benchmark

Give consumers and other stakeholders confidence in your products and services by setting the benchmark for quality, safety and many other areas.


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