Although traditional industry practice has provided separate gender identified washrooms, there is no implied or specific requirement in the code that requires this. As such, washrooms do not need to be separated into distinct gender-specific rooms. The Code’s provisions require a design that includes an adequate total number of water closets and urinals be provided for the number and demographics of building occupants. For gender neutral washrooms, features such as full height partition walls for the privacy of washroom users, and doors with locks for safety should be considered in the space’s design.
Where washrooms are required to be accessible, Section 3.8. will apply.