Designing a Locker Area

Consider the following at the initial planning stage:

How many people in all have a requirement for a locker?
Do people require their own personal locker or can the lockers be shared?
For example, to cater for shift workers
When will the lockers be used?
Are they required on a regular daily basis, or infrequently?

Accessibility:

What would be the maximum number of people requiring access to the lockers at any one time?
Is additional space required to prevent overcrowding at ‘peak times' - during the changeover of work shifts, for example
What kinds of items of clothing, equipment, personal possessions or carrying bags will users bring into the locker room?
This will help determine the size of compartment/s required and also the locker and floor spacing - for example, where bulky clothing or equipment is involved, more floor space may be necessary for ease of movement
What kind of access and ‘ownership' is required for the lockers?
This will influence the type of lock used: where an individual has their own locker, a cam-lock or padlock can be fitted, operated by the owner's key; where lockers are for shared use, digital combination, coin or token-operated locks may be preferred as easier to administer
What degree of privacy is appropriate? People may need to change their clothes, in part or in full
Is there a requirement for seating?
Is there a requirement for ‘shared' clothes hanging facilities within the locker room?

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