scope:

In accordance with the Workplaces Ordinance this guideline applies to workplaces or workrooms in buildings such as:

• commercial and industrial buildings
• office and administration buildings
• workshops
• educational institutes, schools, kindergartens (unless covered by VDI 6000 Part 6)
• This guideline does not apply to work stations in the open air, for example
• open-air work stations on company premises
• work stations in fields, in woods or other open areas forming part of a farming or forestry business
• construction sites (see DIN 30 750)
• open-air sales booths associated with retail stores
• watercraft and floating installations on inland waters
• It applies to the following rooms or locations:
• washrooms
• restrooms
• washing facilities in workrooms
• first-aid rooms
• canteens, kitchenettes
• changing rooms
• break rooms

The planning, dimensioning and fitting-out of sanitary facilities in workplaces should be guided in particular by the needs of the people working there. The guideline is intended to serve as a resource assisting in planning, construction and operation, independently of all ordinances or regulations.

The following aspects should be given particular attention in planning and design:

• minimum number of sanitary fixtures
• adequately dimensioned movement and traffic areas
• hygiene and unimpeded cleaning
• functionally reliable, practical and visually appealing facilities
• safety requirements
• robust equipment protected against theft
• water and energy savings
• economically efficient installations

Additional comments about planning, designing and installing sanitary facilities with disabled and wheelchair access in compliance with DIN 18 024 will also be found in this guideline.