Changing Facilities..

General planning principles:
- Make the space close to the entrance and within sight of the reception.
- Ensure that single-sex changing areas and toilet provision are well screened from common areas for privacy.
- Routes need to be clearly defined and lockers must be positioned in close proximity to the changing benches or cubicles.

- Position toilets on the access route to the pool 

- Ensure that pre-swim showers are located after the toilets and immediately prior to the entry into the pool hall for hygiene purposes .

-To avoid cleaning problems, minimise repetitive circulation where users from the wet side use the same routes as those from the dry side.

Example 1:

Alternative example of a changing village (unisex cubicle changing) with integrated accessible changing and toilets including the unisex ‘Changing Places’ room

Example 2:

Separate male and female changing areas with integrated accessible changing and toilets and individual cubicles for families and wheelchair users

Dimensions and circulation:

Number of units/ person

Foot Baths:

- Foot baths are not the most effective method of cleaning feet because it is ignoring disabled people. 

- Foot sprays are an alternative.

- Also showersm if they where in a good position, would encourage the use prior

to swimming are the best option. 

The shower design and layout should ensure:

• Adequate warm water consistent with water economy.

• Dirty water is prevented from entering the pool or, in a deck level pool, the surround channel.

• Showers are not planned with stepped thresholds and use good falls and floor drainage channels or gullies to remove water.

• A number of fully enclosed showers for post-swim showering.

• There are waste receptacles close to the shower area for empty shampoo bottles and sachets.

• Drop-down shower seats are provided for users with disabilities.

Source: Swimming Pools, Updated Guidance for 2011 by: Sport England