Sports & Leisure Changing Rooms

Q) What is the regulations to follow for designing leisure washrooms?

A) The Sport England Part D Changing Provisions regulations focuses on ensuring that sports and leisure facilities are accessible, inclusive and safe for all users.

Q) Do you provide individual changing cubicles, and fit out changing villages?

A) Yes, we can specify enclosed changing cubicles (both against the wall and free-standing), alongside open benching to accommodate different user preferences and safeguarding requirements. 

Q) What is the Sport England Requirement for Toilets in a leisure washroom?

A) Except in the very smallest leisure facilities where there is only one toilet there should always be:

• Separate female toilet provision
• Separate male toilet provision
• All-gender toilet provision (with a minimum of one that is ambulant accessible) in addition to any all-gender wheelchair accessible provision intended for disabled people

Q) What is the Sport England Requirement for Accessible Toilets in a leisure washroom?

A) Whether designing a new building or refurbishing your leisure facilities, Sport England regulations emphasis that there should be at least x1 all-gender wheelchair accessible toilet onsite. 

Q) What is the Sport England Requirement for Changing Cubicles in a leisure washroom?

A) Except in the very smallest leisure facilities (e.g. where there is only one changing unit), there should always be:

• Separate female changing room
• Separate male changing room
• Wheelchair accessible changing room
• All-gender changing room provision
• Appropriate locker / storage facilities

Q) What is the Sport England requirement for Lockers in leisure facilities?

A) Storage and lockers are key elements of changing room provision – the specific storage solution required will be dependent on the leisure facilities specific user needs and the type of equipment that will be stored. For example, buggies, wheelchairs, sports equipment or valuables. It is important to balance the number of lockers required for the intended user capacity with the space needed for larger storage options, ensuring the layout remains efficient and practical.

Q) What is the Sport England requirement for Showers in leisure facilities?

A) When necessary, in leisure facilities, contractors need to follow these guidelines:

• With the exception of pre-swim shower areas which may be an open arrangement, individual shower cubicles should be included
• At least one ambulant disabled shower cubicle
• Additional wheelchair accessible shower cubicles

Q) What are the accessible requirements for standard? toilet cubicles in a leisure facility?

A) All toilet cubicles need to include:

• Two coat hooks set at 1050mm and 1685mm AFFL
• A hygiene disposal bin
• A shelf or flat wipeable surface

Q) What is the Sport England dimensions for a benches in a changing room?

A) Sport England changing room benches required dimensions:

• Minimum depth of 450mm
• Minimum width per person 500mm (this may vary depending on specific sports)
• Seat height of 480mm above finished floor level (this includes adults and wheelchair transfers)
• Seat height of 420mm – 450mm for junior school age users
• Provided for both changing villages and enclosed changing cubicles

Q) What are the Sport England dimensions required for changing cubicles?

A) The minimum door clearance requirements for changing cubicles are:

• 1 person Standard changing cubicle / rooms – 650mm
• 1 person Ambulant accessible changing cubicle / rooms – 700mm (where this cannot be achieved, door should be outward opening)
• 2-person Standard changing cubicle / rooms – 650mm
• Accessible changing cubicle / rooms – 850mm

The minimum floor manoeuvring requirements for changing cubicles are:

• 1 person Standard changing cubicle / rooms – 465mm / 500mm
• 1 person Ambulant accessible changing cubicle / rooms – 765mm
• 2-person Standard changing cubicle / rooms – 765mm
• Accessible changing cubicle / rooms – 1400mm x 800mm zone (where this cannot be achieved, door should be outward opening)

Q) What are the Sport England dimensions required for shower cubicles?

A) The minimum door widths requirements for shower cubicles are:

• Standard shower cubicles – 650mm
• Ambulant accessible cubicles – 700mm
• Wheelchair accessible cubicles – 850mm
• All shower areas should have at least one ambulant accessible shower cubicle provided at 1000mm
• The minimum manovering space under the shower head inside a standard shower cubicle is to be 800mm, but 900mm is preferred, with a 1800mm door clearance space
• The minimum manovering space under the shower head inside an ambulant accessible shower cubicle is 1000mm.

• Q) What should be provided within a shower cubicle according to Sport England?

A) All shower cubicles need to include:

• 500mm x 500mm tip-up shower seat
• 600mm length horizontal grab rail
• Two coat hooks on cubicle doors set at 1050mm and 1400mm
• Shower controls set at 750mm – 1000mm
• Two shower heads set at 1400mm and 1800mm min (for ambulant accessible showers only)

Q) What are the Sport England dimensions required for toilet cubicles in leisure facilities?

A) The minimum dimensions for Standard toilet cubicles:

• 600mm x 800mm activity space
• 465mm manoeuvring space
• 400mm x 1000mm where a basin is provided within the toilet cubicle

Q) What are the Sport England dimensions required for Ambulant Accessible toilet cubicles?

A) The minimum dimensions for Ambulant Accessible toilet cubicles:

• 600mm x 800mm activity space
• 400mm x 1000mm where a basin is provided within the toilet cubicle

Q) What are the Sport England dimensions required for Wheelchair Accessible urinals?

A) The minimum dimensions for Wheelchair Accessible toilet cubicles:

• 750mm transfer zone adjacent to the WC clear from the face of the wall
• 850mm door clearance
• At least one accessible toilet in an enlarged size of 1900mm x 265mm for larger powered wheelchairs

Q) What commercial washroom and changing room solutions does TBS Amwell provide for the leisure and sports sector?

A) TBS Amwell offers a comprehensive range of toilet and changing cubicles, benching and lockers tailored for gym, pool and sports facilities.

Q) What is a C4 coating used for in changing room environments?

A) A C4 coating is an anodised finish applied to washroom fixtures and fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. It is suitable for high-humidity, chlorinated environments and areas exposed to salt, helping to protect against deterioration over time. This makes it a durable option for demanding changing room environments, particularly those located poolside.

Q) How do TBS Amwell’s washroom products support the needs of busy leisure and sports facilities?

A) Our changing room solutions are engineered for durability and reliability in heavy-use environments. TBS Amwell’s products including SGL benching and Aquasafe Lockers are water-resistant and robust, helping to maintain hygiene and longevity in wet changing rooms and leisure washrooms. Not only that, but we have optional C4 anodised coated fixtures and fittings to combat heavy chlorinated areas.

Q) Can I customise the products to suit my changing room design?

A) Of course, TBS Amwell can provide made-to-measure changing room benching, lockers and cubicles to fit specific layouts and requirements in sports centres, gyms, swimming pools and other leisure facilities.

Q) What types of changing room cubicles are available for leisure and sports facilities?

A) TBS Amwell’s Splash Changing Cubicles are the perfect choice for leisure environments, a water and impact resistant solution. Manufactured from 13mm SGL, polished machined edges for safety and upgraded fittings with C4 anodised coating for longevity in wet and humid environments. Perfect for use in sports centres, swimming pool changing rooms and gym washrooms.

Q) What are the benefits of SGL benching for sports and leisure changing rooms?

A) SGL changing room benching supplied by TBS Amwell provides a hard-wearing seating solution designed for high-traffic environments. It’s configurable, impact-resistant and compliant with Sport England design standards.

Q) How do Aquasafe Lockers improve changing room storage in leisure facilities?

A) Aquasafe lockers are waterproof solid grade laminate systems that offer flexible sizing, multiple lock options and optional integrated benching, making them ideal for wet and dry changing room areas in sports and leisure sectors.

Q) Does TBS Amwell offer support with planning and installation for leisure facility projects?

A) While TBS Amwell manufactures and supplies the products, we will collaborate with experienced washroom installers – including our in-house installation team TBS Fabrications - and we can provide technical support, specification guidance and access to CAD drawings – ensuring your changing room design meets industry needs.

Q) How long does it take to get quotes / proposals for leisure and sports washroom solutions from TBS Amwell?

A) TBS Amwell aims to provide your quotations within 2 working days, helping leisure and sports facility managers plan their changing room or washroom refurbishment efficiently.

Q) Are TBS Amwell’s changing room products suitable for humid and wet environments like swimming pool changing rooms?

A) Of course, many of our toilet, changing and shower cubicles, lockers and benching are constructed from Solid Grade Laminate. A water-resistant material that withstands humidity and frequent cleaning, making our products ideal for poolside changing rooms and leisure centre washrooms. Not only that, but we also have optional C4 anodised fixtures and fittings that are anti-corrosive and are protected against the effects of chlorine, salt and humidity.

Q) What maintenance is required for TBS Amwell’s changing room and washroom furniture in leisure facilities?

A) Our washroom products are designed for low maintenance, but regular cleaning with light-duty solutions and adherence to recommended hygiene practices will ensure long service life and optimal performance in sports and leisure settings.