SCHOOL TOILET DESIGNS

We have often noticed that the toilets of our school if at all existing, are in a pitiable condition. Since this is the beginning of the learning chain for the next generation so to speak, the local leaders, and social workers would be able to intervene effectively if they had some basic information. The following are extract some official sources, which members of the community can insist be observed in their local schools.

(taken from School and anganawdi toilet designs-Technical Note Series, Department of Drinking water, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, 2004. http://ddws.nic.in/SchToiletDesign.pdf. [C.eldoc1/d70d/Sch-Toilet-Design-govt.pdf])

While designing school/ anganwadi toilets following factors should be considered:

Width of the toilet pans.
Height of urinals.
Height of hand-washing facilities (taps, soap, etc. are reachable).
Distance between the footrests of squatting platforms.
Height of door handles.

Children of different ages have also different physical strength and motor skills, requiring special solutions. Following aspects must also be considered and measured:

Height of doorknobs and locks.
Height of steps and handrails of stairs.
Weight of the doors.
Strength needed to open taps, fetchwater, etc.
Diameter of the squatting hole (needs oftentimes also psychological considerations because of fear of falling through)

ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA FOR CHILDREN (Both Sexes):
Source : Architectural Graphic Standards

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Minimum requirement for Physically Challenged Person

The main problem in schools is lack of proper operation and maintenance, as this is considered the least priority, and necessary staff required for them are either not recruited fro lack of funds, or the staff once appointed difficult to supervise. THe rural development ministry set this responsibility as follows; ( this chart needs to be redone by data-entry method)

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