Lavatory - Revision history

Editor at 16:58, 10 February 2022

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← Older revision		Revision as of 16:58, 10 February 2022
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	* ECA Water Scheme.		* ECA Water Scheme.
	* Garderobe.		* Garderobe.
		+	* Gas fired toilet.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Lavatorium.		* Lavatorium.

Editor at 20:30, 7 February 2022

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	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Lavatorium.		* Lavatorium.
		+	* Macerating toilet systems.
	* Passive water efficiency measures.		* Passive water efficiency measures.
	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.

Editor at 18:43, 31 January 2022

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
	* Bidet.		* Bidet.
		+	* Cistern.
	* Earth closet.		* Earth closet.
	* ECA Water Scheme.		* ECA Water Scheme.

Editor at 19:37, 17 January 2022

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	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.
	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
−	* Shared toilet facilities	+	* Shared toilet facilities.
		+	* Shower.
	* Sink.		* Sink.
	* Solid surface wash troughs.		* Solid surface wash troughs.

Editor at 17:55, 12 January 2022

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	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a watercloset, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’		NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a watercloset, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
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	* Sanitaryware.		* Sanitaryware.
	* Shared toilet facilities		* Shared toilet facilities
		+	* Sink.
	* Solid surface wash troughs.		* Solid surface wash troughs.
	* Types of sanitary appliances.		* Types of sanitary appliances.

Editor at 15:40, 26 July 2021

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	Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.		Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.
		+
		+	See Lavatorium.

	In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of baptistries. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.		In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of baptistries. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.
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	* Garderobe.		* Garderobe.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
		+	* Lavatorium.
	* Passive water efficiency measures.		* Passive water efficiency measures.
	* Sanitary accommodation.		* Sanitary accommodation.

212.219.94.60 at 13:03, 11 May 2021

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	* Wet room.		* Wet room.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 17:02, 29 April 2021

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	* Approved Document G.		* Approved Document G.
		+	* Bidet.
	* Earth closet.		* Earth closet.
	* ECA Water Scheme.		* ECA Water Scheme.

Editor: Reverted edits by 31.48.193.186 (talk) to last revision by Editor

2021-02-16T09:17:36Z

Reverted edits by 31.48.193.186 (talk) to last revision by Editor

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−	In modern usage, the term ‘lavatory’ (UK pronunciation: ‘lavah-tree’) describes a room or cubicle containing ~~sanitary ware~~ or other receptacles for the passing of human waste. The ~~sanitary ware~~ will usually be connected to a public drainage system.	+	In modern usage, the term ‘lavatory’ (UK pronunciation: ‘lavah-tree’) describes a room or cubicle containing sanitaryware or other receptacles for the passing of human waste. The sanitaryware will usually be connected to a public drainage system.

−	When used to describe a room, a lavatory may also contain other ~~sanitary ware~~, such as a bath, shower, urinal or bidet. Other ancillary facilities may typically include wash-hand basins, hot air dryers, towels and mirrors.	+	When used to describe a room, a lavatory may also contain other sanitaryware, such as a bath, shower, urinal or bidet. Other ancillary facilities may typically include wash-hand basins, hot air dryers, towels and mirrors.

	The term lavatory is sometimes used synonymously:		The term lavatory is sometimes used synonymously:

	* Toilet		* Toilet
−	* WC (although this more correctly refers to the water closet ~~sanitary ware~~ itself)	+	* WC (although this more correctly refers to the water closet sanitaryware itself)
−	* ~~[https://bathzoom.co.uk~~ Bathroom] (if it contains a bath)	+	* Bathroom (if it contains a bath)
	* Loo		* Loo
	* Washroom		* Washroom
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	Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.		Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.

−	In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of ~~baptisteries~~. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.	+	In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of baptistries. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.

	The term lavatory was also given to a ‘piscina’ – a drain that was originally connected to Roman aqueducts but which later was applied to a stone basin near a church altar.		The term lavatory was also given to a ‘piscina’ – a drain that was originally connected to Roman aqueducts but which later was applied to a stone basin near a church altar.
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	Legal requirements for sanitary conveniences, washing facilities and bathrooms are set out in Part G of the building regulations, with solutions to common situations described in Approved Document G (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency).		Legal requirements for sanitary conveniences, washing facilities and bathrooms are set out in Part G of the building regulations, with solutions to common situations described in Approved Document G (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency).

−	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a ~~water closet~~, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’	+	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a watercloset, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Wet room.		* Wet room.

−	~~[[Category:Conservation]]~~ [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

31.48.193.186 at 09:11, 16 February 2021

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← Older revision		Revision as of 09:11, 16 February 2021
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	[[File:Wc-1210963_640.jpg\|link=File:Wc-1210963_640.jpg]]		[[File:Wc-1210963_640.jpg\|link=File:Wc-1210963_640.jpg]]

−	In modern usage, the term ‘lavatory’ (UK pronunciation: ‘lavah-tree’) describes a room or cubicle containing ~~sanitaryware~~ or other receptacles for the passing of human waste. The ~~sanitaryware~~ will usually be connected to a public drainage system.	+	In modern usage, the term ‘lavatory’ (UK pronunciation: ‘lavah-tree’) describes a room or cubicle containing sanitary ware or other receptacles for the passing of human waste. The sanitary ware will usually be connected to a public drainage system.

−	When used to describe a room, a lavatory may also contain other ~~sanitaryware~~, such as a bath, shower, urinal or bidet. Other ancillary facilities may typically include wash-hand basins, hot air dryers, towels and mirrors.	+	When used to describe a room, a lavatory may also contain other sanitary ware, such as a bath, shower, urinal or bidet. Other ancillary facilities may typically include wash-hand basins, hot air dryers, towels and mirrors.

	The term lavatory is sometimes used synonymously:		The term lavatory is sometimes used synonymously:

	* Toilet		* Toilet
−	* WC (although this more correctly refers to the water closet ~~sanitaryware~~ itself)	+	* WC (although this more correctly refers to the water closet sanitary ware itself)
−	* Bathroom (if it contains a bath)	+	* [https://bathzoom.co.uk Bathroom] (if it contains a bath)
	* Loo		* Loo
	* Washroom		* Washroom
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	Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.		Historically, a lavatory was a cistern or trough where the inmates of monastic establishments could wash their hands and faces, as well as their surplices and vestments.

−	In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of ~~baptistries~~. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.	+	In southern Germany, lavatories took on grander functions that resembled those of baptisteries. They would be either square or octagonal chambers to the side of a cloister and would have a series of water troughs for washing arranged around a fountain located centrally in the room.

	The term lavatory was also given to a ‘piscina’ – a drain that was originally connected to Roman aqueducts but which later was applied to a stone basin near a church altar.		The term lavatory was also given to a ‘piscina’ – a drain that was originally connected to Roman aqueducts but which later was applied to a stone basin near a church altar.
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	Legal requirements for sanitary conveniences, washing facilities and bathrooms are set out in Part G of the building regulations, with solutions to common situations described in Approved Document G (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency).		Legal requirements for sanitary conveniences, washing facilities and bathrooms are set out in Part G of the building regulations, with solutions to common situations described in Approved Document G (Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency).

−	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a ~~watercloset~~, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’	+	NB [https://www2.gov.scot/resource/buildingstandards/2016Domestic/chunks/apa.html The Scottish Building Standards, Part I. Technical Handbook – Domestic, Appendix A Defined Terms], defines a toilet: ‘…an enclosed part of a storey which contains a water closet, a waterless closet or a urinal, which are properly installed for use.’

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Wet room.		* Wet room.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Conservation]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Water]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]