How many is enough toilets under Health and Safety regulations?

The following article draws on information from the www.hse.gov.uk website. It is to provide general guidance. You should seek professional advice for specific situations.

Regulation 20 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states that "suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences shall be provided at readily accessible places.” The accompanying code of practice gives minimum numbers as follows:

Men Only: No. of workers on site at once	Toilets	Wash Basins
1 - 15	1	1
16 - 30	2	1
Women only, or both genders: No. of workers on site at once
1 - 5	1	1
6 - 25	2	2