Design Solutions for Restroom Privacy with Bobrick

This ATS University course by ATS SpecTool and Bobrick explores how to design code-compliant, privacy-focused restrooms that balance cost, space, and accessibility needs .

Key Takeaways

• The one-hour course is accredited by AIA and IDC, offering attendees certificates and submission links for continuing education credit.
• Bobrick, the presenting company, centers its design philosophy on being “Built for the Human Experience”.
• The session examines how evolving user expectations and strict HVAC/fire safety codes shape modern restroom design policies.
• Multiple partition options are discussed, including standard 58-inch partitions, extended-height panels, and fully enclosed individual compartments for varying privacy levels.
• Budget and space constraints are highlighted as key challenges when upgrading to higher-privacy partition systems.
• Coordinating multiple trades during construction is addressed as a factor that can impact both project cost and timeline.
• The course covers strategies for maintaining ADA accessibility compliance while preserving privacy, applicable to standard and all-gender restroom designs.