Are you thinking about installing public toilets in a beachfront resort or on a public beach?
Public toilets are a crucial part of people’s experience when going to beachfront resorts or unequipped beaches, both at the seaside and at the lake. However, installing said facilities in these areas requires particular attention in complying with specific regulations, ensuring accessibility and meeting environmental sustainability requirements. At SANO2 you will find the most adequate solution to your context: follow our guide to orient yourself among technical requirements, technological innovations and best practice in the public toilets sector.
A Guide For The Installation Of Public Toilets In Beachfront Resorts And Unequipped Beaches
Are public toilets compulsory for beachfront resorts or unequipped beaches?
Beaches, be them equipped or not, are places of high public attendance during the hot season; the presence of adequate sanitary facilities is essential for the visitors and to comply with environmental as well as sanitary/hygienic regulations. In beachfront resorts the presence of public toilets is compulsory: their number can vary according to the accommodation capacity of the structure. Offering modern and well-kept public toilets represents an added value, capable to make the structure stand out for hygiene, comfort and accessibility.
In unequipped beaches, instead, the installation of public toilets is regulated by regional and municipal laws. Municipalities are commonly required to guarantee minimal services, especially in high-density tourist areas. The lack of public toilets, in fact, can compromise the touristic experience quality and create urban and natural decor issues.
Which laws regulate the installation of public toilets in beach settings?
The installation of public toilets in bathing, lake or beach settings is regulated by laws which take into consideration the typology of beaches – be them equipped or not – as well as local norms. For what concerns equipped beaches, it is compulsory to guarantee their accessibility to people with disabilities, with facilities designed according to specific standards provided for by national regulations. Moreover, a minimum supply of toilettes, sinks and showers must be provided; it must be proportional to the accommodation capacity of the resort, with an adequate connection to sewage or waste disposal systems in order to avoid negative environmental effects. Building regulations also govern designs and installation sites of public toilets in order for them to conform to hygiene and health directives.
For what concerns unequipped beaches, local authorities can install public toilets to ensure hygiene in areas with a high touristic presence. The toilets must respect environmental sustainability criteria, as water saving and waste disposal, as well as being strategically positioned in accessible locations, with no interference with the shoreline buffer zone or other protected areas.
What kind of public toilets do you suggest for unequipped beaches? Do you offer off-grid solutions as well?
Unequipped beaches often present regulatory and logistical challenges, but it is essential to ensure a high-quality usability of these spaces to promote good tourist attractiveness. In order to guarantee efficiency and hygiene even in these contexts, we recommend products from our three series of precast self-cleaning toilets: series S3, S4 and S5. The automatic washing and sanitation system reduces to a minimum the need for cleaning personnel, while ensuring sanitised environments at all times. Interventions are required to replenish supplies: indeed, even for maintenance we have developed SANO2CONNECT®, an innovative telemetric system which not only remotely monitors the condition of the facilities – thus optimizing controls and reducing operation costs – it also allows to manage access costs and operating hours.
Whenever there are no connections to water or sewage systems, our Series S0 is available: entirely automatic toilets which use integrated water tanks and advanced waste disposal systems. These toilets are design to reduce to a minimum the environmental impact thanks to eco-friendly systems, as grey water recycling, installation of solar panels and eco-compatible materials. Furthermore, the compact design makes them easy to install even in out of range or protected areas.
Which is the added value of self- cleaning toilets in a beachfront resort?
Self-cleaning toilets are a strategic choice for any equipped beachfront resort, given their high touristic attendance. Thanks to the smart cleaning and sanitation systems, the anti-bacterial coating and the floor-drying technologies, which eliminate stagnation, our self-cleaning toilets ensure high hygienic standards not only for their surfaces, but also for the air quality inside them, which, especially in the hot summer days, could become unpleasant. With SANOSAFE®, our ozone-based, nocturnal sanitation system, we guarantee sanitised environments at all times, eliminating viruses, bacteria, mould and bad odours. Every time customers use our toilets, they do so under conditions of maximum cleanliness, with no use of harmful chemical products. These toilets improve customer service quality, reduce cleaning costs and guarantee a constant hygiene, thus improving the resort reputation and appeal.
Do you offer solutions to be integrated in pre-existing facilities for beachfront resorts?
On a structural level we recommend both customizable external precast modules and indoor solutions to be integrated in pre-existing facilities. For our products, freestanding or to be incorporated, we always use high quality materials and in beach or lake environment, we make sure of their resistance to all atmospheric agents, as salinity or humidity. All our solutions do not require long installation time and, thanks to their tailored designs, do not compromise the aesthetic of the environment they are installed in: it is possible to choose materials, colours and finishes aligning with the resort design. On our website you can find our SANO2 self-cleaning toilets standard designs and solutions, but we are always ready to design every project tailoring it to your needs.
How is universal access granted?
Accessibility is an essential requirement for public toilets. Laws require that every reception facility be designed to welcome people with disabilities or reduced mobility. For this reason, our public toilets are designed with large manoeuvring spaces, ergonomic handrails, automatic doors with no obstacle or architectural barriers as well as inclusive signage.
Our automatic toilets have movement-detector sensors, vocal assistance and multilingual instructions which make utilisation easy and comfortable for all users. Not only do these solutions respect current hygienic and safety regulations, they also significantly improve usability of public spaces everywhere.
How much does installing a SANO2 public toilet cost?
Expense varies according to the toilet typology, structure dimensions and specific requirements. We re-qualify bathing areas while supporting you in the choice of the model which best meets your needs and optimizing the available budget, without sacrificing the quality of the final design.
Whether you are looking for an innovative solution for an equipped beachfront resort or improving the touristic offer of an unequipped beach, SANO2 is the ideal partner to transform any project in a concrete reality.
We design state-of-the-art and custom-built public toilets, both for unequipped beaches or your beachfront resort.
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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about SANO2 toilets
What facilities and types of toilets can you provide?
We understand that each context has specific needs and requires bespoke solutions. That is why our range includes:
- Toilets that can be integrated into existing premises, ensuring maximum adaptability to the space available.
- Precast freestanding outdoor structures
- Toilets without connections when sewer, water and electricity are not available
Our solutions are designed to meet every need: whether you need several toilets in a single room or individual toilets, we at SANO2 we have the ideal project for your space.
Once you have defined the structure, choose the most suitable type of toilet: without connections, traditional or self-cleaning, at SANO2 you will find each of these solutions and all the support you need.
I do not have a drainage, water or electricity. Can you provide me with toilets without plumbing?
Absolutely! Our S0 range of off-grid toilets is designed for areas that are far from water, sewerage and electricity. SANO2’s Bathroom Zero allows you to install a prefabricated bathroom, that is accessible to the disabled, more durable than a chemical toilet and more versatile than a traditional bathroom. Bathroom Zero has a waste water tank to compensate for the lack of a sewer connection, a water storage tankconnected to a rainwater collection system, and two photovoltaic panels to generate the electricity needed to light the bathroom. Plumbing-free solutions are highly valued by users for their added value as eco-friendly and sustainable bathrooms.
When it comes to materials, fittings and finishes, you are spoilt for choice! Visit the design page of our projects!
What kind of access can I install in the toilets?
Entrance and exit systems for the toilets depend on the needs of the customers and the area, which is why we offer several options.
Access can be free or paid, coin-operated or contactless with Nayax readers (you decide how much to set!).
Again, you can choose the access system by reading a QR code, a tax code or a EuroKey.
Do you want to buy a public toilet privately or do you want to respond to a public tender with your toilet project?
Whether you want to buy a public toilet as a private individual or you need a public toilet project for a tender, perhaps as a construction company, architect or town hall technician, at SANO2 we design public toilets of all types, from those without plumbing to self-cleaning models.
As a global company, one of our main values is to respect the context, the regulations in each country, but above all, to respect the needs of the customer.
Tell us about your project, SANO2 will come to you and find solutions for all your needs.
Do you build Accesible Toilets? Can I choose the equipment?
At SANO2 we design, build and install Accessible Toilet And Unisex Toilet. Accessibility is a core value for us and has always been a part of our offering. As an international company, when we design and build toilets for people with disabilities, we always take care to comply with applicable regulations: each country has its own dimensions, equipment, access and measures designed specifically designed for safe use by people with reduced mobility.
Our public toilets are fully customisable, you choose the layout. For example, we can include instructions in Braille or record voice commands in the toilet, we can install the hand shower next to the toilet or include SOS buttons easily accessible from the seat.
You can rely on our experience in the industry and our knowledge of public disabled toilet regulations.
Can I get a maintenance contract for my toilet? How do you manage toilets?
Of course you can! We guarantee the maintenance of our self-cleaning toilets through our All In maintenance service, which is an integral part of our offer. In addition, we can offer a range of maintenance packages on request, depending on your specific needs.
Our All In maintenance service includes:
- Routine maintenance: cleaning and replenishment of consumables, typically twice a month
- Predictive maintenance: thanks to our powerful remote control tool we can intervene before components fail, reducing the time the toilet is inefficient.
- Technical maintenance: carried out by specialised technicians, it involves checking all the automatisms, usually once a month.
- Telephone support: active on working days, we provide assistance and intervene on the toilet, thanks to remote control, solving most of the problems.
Do you have a guarantee on your toilets? For how many years?
Yes, all our toilets are covered by a guarantee. By law, the warranty on manufacturing defects is one year, but we at SANO2 have decided to extend it to 2 years to give you greater peace of mind and security in your investment.