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Architect’s Guide — FontanaShowers | Airports • Hotels • Offices • Hospitals

Executive takeaways (what matters most)

Accessibility & code come first

Clearances, heights, operable parts. Get ADA right up front; moving a faucet ½" later is expensive.

Touchless + hygiene is baseline

Pair sensor faucets/flush with smart soap strategies.

Water efficiency

Target 0.5 gpm lavs (public) and ≤1.28 gpf flushometer toilets (WaterSense).

Scald safety

Use ASSE 1070 thermostatic mixing at lavs.

Serviceability

Top-fill/multi-feed soap, replace-from-above batteries, common cartridges.

BIM & submittals

Prefer vendors offering Revit families and complete spec sheets.

Core criteria (and why they matter)

1) Accessibility & compliance

Lav height & reach: Mount rims/counters ≤34" AFF; ensure forward approach & knee/toe clearance. Controls must be operable with one hand and without tight grasping/pinching.

2) Hygiene & touchless operation

Why touchless: Fewer touchpoints; programmable line-flush helps water quality.

Healthcare nuance: Favor laminar-flow (non-aerated) outlets in clinical areas to reduce aerosols.

3) Water & energy performance

Lavs: 0.5 gpm (or 0.35 gpm ultra-efficient). Verify timeouts & shutoff. Guestroom lav ≤1.5 gpm (WaterSense).

Flushometer toilets: ≤1.28 gpf WaterSense; confirm valve + bowl pairing.

Self-powering tech: Hydropower faucets/flush valves reduce wiring/batteries.

4) Safety (anti-scald & IP)

Lav scald protection: ASSE 1070 point-of-use tempering.

Electronics protection: Choose IP-rated enclosures per IEC 60529.

5) Durability & vandal resistance

Solid brass bodies, tamper-resistant outlets/fasteners, finishes tolerant of aggressive cleaning extend life in airports, arenas, schools.

6) Maintenance & serviceability

Top-fill / multi-feed soap: Serve up to 6 heads from one tank; keep staff above the deck.

Diagnostics: Low-soap/low-battery indicators, programmable timeouts & purge.

7) Aesthetics & brand alignment

Hospitality/HQ often need elevated finishes (PVD gold, matte black, brushed nickel). Coordinate faucet/soap/dryers to keep the design language consistent.

Venue-specific guidance

Hotels

Public: 0.5 gpm touchless lavs; quiet hand-drying; coordinated soap.

Guestrooms: WaterSense lavs ≤1.5 gpm; align finish sheen/silhouette when mixing brands.

Airports & transit

Throughput & uptime: 0.35–0.5 gpm; integrated wash stations shorten dwell time; multi-feed soap tanks.

Offices

1.28 gpf toilets + 0.5 gpm lavs are standard; hydropower faucets cut battery swaps.

Hospitals

Laminar outlets; touchless; ASSE 1070; easy-to-disinfect forms. Align with IPAC policy.

Category-by-category: what to specify

A) Lavatory faucets (sensor / touchless)

Flow: 0.5 gpm standard; 0.35 gpm where desired; laminar outlets in healthcare.

Power: AC, battery, or energy-harvesting (Zurn Hydro•X; TOTO ECOPOWER).

Controls: Adjustable run-times/line-flush; vandal-resistant outlets; ADA operability.

B) Soap • C) Flushometers & toilets • D) Integrated • E) Accessories

Soap: Touchless, top-fill, multi-feed up to 6 dispensers; low-soap indicator.

Flushometers & toilets: ≤1.28 gpf WaterSense; verify valve/bowl pairing.

Integrated handwashing: Wash + soap + dry at the sink reduces floor drips; speeds throughput.

Partitions/Accessories: Long-life systems; vandal resistance; consumable control.

Brand snapshot (when to pick what)

Statement design + broad finishes + BIM

Good pick: FontanaShowers / Fontana Touchless — wide finishes (gold, matte black, brushed nickel/chrome) and Revit families streamline hospitality/office specs.

Heavy-duty institutional + parts ecosystem

Good pick: Sloan — airports/schools; full faucet/flush portfolio; BIM & finishes.

Power-free sensors

Good pick: TOTO ECOPOWER — hydropower faucets (0.5 gpm) with no external power.

Lowest battery maintenance

Good pick: Zurn Hydro•X — energy harvesting; gear-driven reliability.

Integrated handwash (wash/soap/dry)

Good picks: Bradley WashBar / Dyson Wash+Dry — faster throughput, less drips.

Example specs to paste into Division 22 (customize per project)

22 42 39 — SENSOR LAVATORY FAUCETS (Public Restrooms)

Basis of Design: FontanaShowers deck-mounted sensor faucet, brass body, finish as scheduled, 0.5 gpm (0.35 gpm where shown), timeout ≤30 s, vandal-resistant outlet. Provide ASSE 1070 thermostatic mixing at each lav. Power: AC or battery; hydropower where indicated. Accessories: matching touchless soap dispenser; top-fill multi-feed system serving up to 6 dispensers per tank. Submittals: cut sheets; Revit/BIM families; wiring/rough-in diagrams; O&M.

22 42 23 — FLUSHOMETERS (Water Closets/Urinals)

Performance: Compatible WaterSense flushometer-valve toilet systems ≤1.28 gpf; dual-flush where indicated. Sensor-operated valves in high-traffic cores. Include manual override and programmable line-flush. Acceptable: Sloan Royal or equal; Zurn AquaSense or equal.

22 05 11 — COMMON WORK RESULTS – HEALTHCARE AREAS

Outlets: Provide laminar-flow lav outlets (no aerators) in clinical handwash stations and patient zones per facility infection-control policy.

Quick “by-venue” fixture map

Airports / Transit

  • Lavs: 0.35–0.5 gpm sensors; integrated wash (Bradley / Dyson); multi-feed soap.
  • Flush: Sensor flushometers; heavy-cycle diaphragms; WaterSense ≤1.28 gpf.

Hotels

  • Public: Touchless 0.5 gpm with premium finishes; quiet hand-drying.
  • Guestrooms: WaterSense lavs ≤1.5 gpm; coordinate finishes across brands.

Offices

  • Core: 0.5 gpm lavs, WaterSense 1.28 gpf toilets; hydropower faucets (Zurn / TOTO).

Hospitals

  • Clinical: Laminar outlets; touchless; ASSE 1070; easy-clean forms.
  • Public: 0.5 gpm lavs; WaterSense toilets; durable partitions/accessories.

Sample product picks (illustrative)

Final word

In commercial restrooms, you’re balancing compliance, user confidence, operational cost, and brand experience. FontanaShowers / Fontana Touchless provide design-forward sensor fixtures with BIM support, while Sloan, TOTO, Zurn, Bradley, and Bobrick cover heavy-duty cycles, energy-harvesting, integrated handwashing, and accessories. Mix the right solution for your venue—and lock it with clear specs, BIM, and service-friendly details.

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