Washroom
Overview
A public toilet is a room or small building containing one or more toilet
s and possibly also urinal
s which is available for use by the general public, or in a broader meaning of "public", by customers of other services. Public toilets are commonly separated by gender
into male and female facilities, although some can be unisex
, particularly the smaller or single occupancy types. Increasingly, public toilets incorporate accessible toilets and features to cater for people with disabilities
.
Public toilets may be unattended or be staffed by a janitor
(possibly with a separate room), or attendant
, provided by the local authority or the owner of the larger building.
Toilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
s and possibly also urinal
Urinal
A urinal is a specialized toilet for urinating into. It has the form of a container or simply a wall, with drainage and automatic or manual flushing....
s which is available for use by the general public, or in a broader meaning of "public", by customers of other services. Public toilets are commonly separated by gender
Gender
Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...
into male and female facilities, although some can be unisex
Unisex
Unisex stands for the meaning that either gender or sex will be able to, but can also be another term for gender-blindness.The term was coined in the 1962 and was used fairly informally...
, particularly the smaller or single occupancy types. Increasingly, public toilets incorporate accessible toilets and features to cater for people with disabilities
Disability
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.Many people would rather be referred to as a person with a disability instead of handicapped...
.
Public toilets may be unattended or be staffed by a janitor
Janitor
A janitor or custodian is a professional who takes care of buildings, such as hospitals and schools. Janitors are responsible primarily for cleaning, and often some maintenance and security...
(possibly with a separate room), or attendant
Bathroom attendant
A washroom attendant, restroom attendant or bathroom attendant, is a Janitor for a public toilet. They maintain and clean the facilities, ensuring that toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other necessary items are kept stocked...
, provided by the local authority or the owner of the larger building.
