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What Is Inclusive Restroom Design and Where Is It Appropriate?

February 16, 2021 ·

What Is Inclusive Restroom Design?

Inclusive design means making a space feel welcoming for all people. How is this different from, say, designing gender-neutral bathrooms? Inclusive design goes further. It improves bathroom efficiency and reduces wait times because each stall is available to any person looking to use it, regardless of age, gender, and ability.

What on Earth Is a Waterless Urinal?

December 2, 2020 ·

Stainless Steel Waterless Urinal, Model No. 2159

How do waterless urinals work? Urine flows down the bowl, then passes through a debris-catching strainer. From there it goes through a one-way duckbill diaphragm that lets the urine pass into the plumbing system while preventing odors from coming back out.

Healthy Hand Washing Solutions and Innovations

June 19, 2020 ·

Little Girl with the Murdock Wash-N-Go Indoor Hand Washing Station

The commercial plumbing marketplace is responding to the increased demand for fixtures that emphasize proper and frequent hand washing.

Why Thermostatic Valves Are the Superior Choice

October 17, 2013 ·

Why Thermostatic Mixing Valves Are the Superior Choice

It’s a common issue, especially with older residential buildings. A toilet flushes and the water pressure in the sink drops, or the shower turns scalding for a few seconds before stabilizing. In a single-family home, it’s an inconvenience, but in a multi-family home, apartment building, or other commercial application, it’s a major problem.

A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Bariatric Toilet

February 23, 2013 ·

How to Choose a Bariatric Toilet

Is a toilet manufactured to support up to 2,000 pounds suitable for bariatric use?

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