16.39.4 Shower and Changing Facilities

Suitable shower and changing facilities will be made available in large-scale developments incorporating large amounts of cycle parking. Facilities should be secure, lockable and located in well-lit locations. The following standards shall be adhered to: ­

  • 1 shower per office development over 100 sq.m (approximately 5 employees) ­
  • A minimum of 2 showers for office developments over 500 sq.m (approximately 25 employees) ­     
  • 1 shower per 1000 sq.m thereafter ­
  • Changing/drying areas, toilets and lockers should be provided in association with shower facilities.