Plugging LeaksBy Ted Fitzemeyer Routine maintenance can help schools and universities avoid plumbing disasters.... |
Maintenance Management: Clean and SafeBy Richard Shaw Earlier this year, a marble divider in a Utah elementary school washroom stall collapsed and broke into a dozen pieces.... |
A Helping HandBy Jason M. Renner Designing a handwashing-friendly environment can help to reduce the spread of germs in school restrooms.... |
An Eye on PreventionBy Mike Kennedy In equipping washrooms and locker rooms, schools should look for fixtures that minimize maintenance and discourage student mischief.... |
Flushing out GermsPaul Jolicoeur, Jerry McDermott and Ed Whartnaby Do your school buildings have a reputation for cleanliness? It might depend on your restrooms.Students and visitors often cite restrooms when they are... |
Protecting Against VandalismAlan Gettelman Vandalism and heavy use and abuse are a fact of life in school washrooms, as is the continuing need for on-going maintenance, equipment replacement and... |
Flushing Out SolutionsJose Baz The Federal Energy Act and other water-conservation trends are forcing educational administrators to demand better performance from washroom equipment,... |
Maintaining the Best DefenseDavid S. Ring No educational facility is safe from the hands--and feet--of vandals. Some students find pleasure in defacing school property, especially equipment found... |
Getting the Lead OutCharlie Whipple Typically, faucets are not a major concern for administrators. However, a recently passed California law, Proposition 65, established a new standard for... |
