DG-40 Design Guidelines for Toilets in Refugee Settings (UNHCR, 2015)

Publisher: UNHCR
Year: 2015
Description:
This document contains guidelines for toilets in refugee settings including:
a. Site selection
b. Prevention of surface or ground water contamination
c. Guidelines for pit reinforcement
d. Guidelines for toilet slab strength
e. Guidelines for toilet slab anchorage
f. Guidelines for sanitary sealing
g. Guidelines for the use of plastic sheeting
h. Guidelines for toilet doors
i. Guidelines for communal toilet privacy walls
j. Guidelines for vector control measures for toilets
k. Guidelines for rain and stormwater protection
l. Guidelines for additional wash block accessories
m. Collection of anal cleansing and sanitary materials
n. Material specifications of common construction materials
o. Handwashing stations design considerations
p. Environmental considerations for sourcing wood
q. UNHCR standard toilet designs for refugee settings