FACILITIES GUIDANCE NOTE 5

CHANGINGROOMS ANDCLUBHOUSES

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INTRODUCTION

This guide provides a checklist ofstandards for the design and constructionof RFU compliant changing rooms andclubhouses for a new facility, extension toyour existing clubhouse or refurbishmentof your existing facilities. It is intended asa guide and should assist both yourproject steering group and appointedconsultants when undertaking thefeasibility study, scheme development andany applications to the RFU CapitalInvestment Programme or RugbyFootball Foundation.

STAGE 1:PROJECT BRIEF

It is recommended that your project steeringgroup, prior to commencing the proposeddesign and the selection and appointment ofany professional team, assemble thefollowing information:

• a site plan that shows the extent andscope of your land ownership, legalagreements, covenants, way-leaves andrights of way, etc

• existing buildings, mains services andpitch layouts, local knowledge of groundconditions and site factors

• grounds maintenance arrangements

• existing and future programme of use,including age and sex of players, i.e.senior male, senior female, junior male,junior female

• car parking requirements

• access and usage by people/players withdisabilities (the RFU’s Guidance Notesfor Clubs on Accessible Facilities &Compliance with the DDA)

• initial outline and schedule of proposedaccommodation for changing rooms andsupport accommodation

• other sports uses and events on the site.

This is of particular relevance if yourclub caters for a number of differentsports that operate in different seasons ortake place indoors

• details of any initial consultations withthe Local Planning Authority, otheragencies and organisations

• funding sources and initial capital.

Carefully consider the options in whether tobuild new facilities or refurbish/extendexisting buildings. When related to the costof carrying out a refurbishment project,Sport England advises that, whererefurbishment project costs are in excess of70% of a replacement building, they shouldbe not considered of sufficient value formoney in the long term.

Access and usage by people with disabilitiesneed to meet the Disability DiscriminationAct 1995 and the Disabled RightsCommission Code of Practice.

STAGE 2:APPOINTINGCONSULTANTS

The selection and appointment of yourprofessional team is an important processand the RFU would recommend you refer tothe Sport England/CABE document; BetterPlaces for Sport, a client guide to achievingdesign. The guide is located on the RFU’sCommunity Rugby website and provides abest practice guide on preparation, design,construction and use.

For design quality, the architect or designeris the most important choice. The RoyalInstitute of British Architects (RIBA) ClientAdvisory Service can supply names ofsuitable designers. The RFU would alsorecommend the appointment of aConstruction & Design Manager and orIndependent Building Control Advisor tothe project and that the club ensures that allcontractors carry suitable ProfessionalIndemnity Insurance.

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STAGE 3:FEASIBILITY STUDY

Each site will vary and have specific sitefactors that will influence design solutionsand project details. Your feasibility study isa crucial and necessary process that willenable your project steering group andprofessional team to make informeddecisions and submit to the RFU/RugbyFootball Foundation a considered and welldesigned project. The feasibility studyshould cover such areas as:

Site and buildings• Access, car parking and emergency vehicle

access (please refer to Sport EnglandGuide on Car Park and Landscape Design)

• Site boundaries and adjoining owners,including use

• Topography (levels, trees and specialfeatures)

• Existing mains services, loading andcapacity

• Orientation, view of pitches and exposureto wind and weather

• Site locations (alternatives)

• Geotechnical investigation (groundconditions)

• Town planning issues including landdesignations, Unitary Development Planand Local Plan

• Audit of existing buildings and facilitiesincluding general conditions

• Access for people with disabilities

• Existing accommodation, includingplans, sections and elevations

• Safety and security

• Grounds maintenance.

Your team/appointed consultants will beable to develop the initial brief into anarchitectural brief and schedule ofaccommodation with actual room sizes andperformance standards. This schedule will

also enable a footprinting and optionsappraisal to be carried out. The range andnumbers of pitches should be taken accountof in relation to the number of changingrooms, showers and toilet arrangements thatwill be required, together with the types ofusage, i.e. male/female, age and peakdemand, and provision of officials’changing and first aid/treatment rooms.

Longer term developments and extensionsshould also be considered. Your sportsdevelopment plan may anticipate a futureincrease in players and types of users. Spacefor additional changing rooms and socialaccommodation should be allowed for.

ORIENTATION(DIAGRAM 1)

Ideally, any entrances to the pavilion shouldbe oriented away from the direction of theprevailing wind. However, to permitcomfortable viewing of the principal pitchfrom the pavilion, the building should notface the setting sun. Club room glazingprovided for viewing pitches must becarefully specified and detailed to combatglare; roof overhangs or screening may berequired. Consider carefully the use ofsafety glazing.

Diagram 1

LOCATION(DIAGRAM 2)

Clubhouse and changing room developmentneeds to be considered in the context of thesite as a whole. The shape and contours ofthe available site will obviously influencethe location of a pavilion. However, in mostinstances, the proximity of an existingaccess road and/or the necessary mainservices will be of prime importance ifunnecessary and expensive sitedevelopment costs are to be avoided. It isessential that the site should provide:

• sufficient space for the proposed pavilionas well as space for future expansion

• adequate car parking provision, includingthe potential for overspill parking

• access for service and emergencyvehicles, service deliveries, maintenancevehicles and equipment

• a reasonable relationship with the sportsspaces it will serve

• number of pitches should be in relation tothe number of changing rooms, showersand toilet arrangements.

OPTIONS/FOOTPRINTING(DIAGRAM 3)

The development of the project brief into aschedule of accommodation with proposedsizes will enable your consultants to carryout an options appraisal that includes criticalsite factors, possible locations and spatialrequirements related to the available land.

Each option should be considered and theadvantages and disadvantages clearly shownand commented upon. Future developmentsshould also be shown. This exercise shouldlead to an agreed option being identifiedwhich can then be developed more fullywith plans, sections and elevations so thatthe proposals are fully understood by yoursteering group. (Diagram 3 demonstratesfootprinting options.)

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Diagram 2Diagram 1 (continued)

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1 Element 1 (Clubhouse)• Clubroom/Bar/Social• Kitchen/Food prep/Stores• Bar/Stores• Refuse area

2 Element 2 (Support core)• Male/Female toilets• Disabled toilet /shower• Office/Store• Officials M/F• Plant room• Cleaner

3 Element 3 (changing rooms)• Male/Female changing rooms:

16 person• Ensuite showers/drying area• 2 toilets (or 1 urinal, 1 toilet)

+ 2 handbasins

Future extensions

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2 1

1

3

1

2

1

2

1 2

3

3

First flooroption

Diagram 3

ACCOMMODATION(DIAGRAM 4)

The scale and the type of the changingaccommodation depend upon the numberand type of pitches served as well as thedifferent sports that may use the facility. Thegeneral accommodation could include:

• Changing rooms

• Showers and dry off areas

• Toilets

• Separate officials’ accommodation

• Club room

• Bar and bar storage

• Cleaner’s cupboard/store

• Entrance lobby

• Plant room

• Disabled toilets

• Kitchen

• Office

• First aid/physio room

• Equipment storage (social and sporting)

Careful planning of the accommodation isessential to ensure a successful scheme andspecial consideration should be given to thefollowing points:

• Include an entrance lobby for even thesmallest pavilion; never enter directlyinto a corridor

• Separation of changing and wet andmuddy areas from any social or indoorsports accommodation

• Provide planning flexibility to respond todifferent levels of male/female use

• Plan for simple, straightforwardcirculation routes

• Ensure access for disabled users; includea lift to upper level social or clubaccommodation

• Plan for convenient access to pitches andsatisfactory viewing of the principalplaying areas

• Never plan grass pitch changing roomswith stair access at first floor level

• Provide well considered entrances andlobbies and make provision for bootcleaning

• A flexible social and catering layout

• If it is proposed to have a licensed bararea, consultations and requirements forthis should be addressed at an early stage.Security and protection of your buildingswhen unoccupied has to be consideredand reflected in the design solutions andconstruction details

• Break-ins through windows and doors area common occurrence and easy accessroutes to roofs should be avoided. Goodexternal lighting, security systems andCCTV installations will greatly help toprotect your building.

Each option should be considered and theadvantages and disadvantages clearly shownand commented upon. Future developmentsshould also be shown. This exercise shouldlead to an agreed option being identified

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which can then be developed more fullywith plans, sections and elevations so thatthe proposals are fully understood by yoursteering group (Diagram 4 illustrates someof the spatial relationships of a clubhouse.)

DisabilityAccess and usage by people with disabilitiesneed to meet the Disability Discrimination Act1995 and the Disabled Rights CommissionCode of Practice. For further information inthis area, refer to the RFU Guidance Note forClubs on Accessible Facilities andCompliance with DDA or Sport England’sAccess for Disabled People Guidance Note.The RFU recommends that baby changingunits are installed within disabled lavatories.

Child protection and equityIn line with its Policies and Procedures forthe Welfare of Young People in RugbyUnion and Equity Policy, the RFUrecommends that all new build projects orextensions provide changing rooms with en-suite showers and toilets. Any club wishingto deviate from this recommendation needsto enforce suitable risk managementprocedures in line with the club’s own childprotection policy. Clubs’ seeking torefurbish existing changing rooms shouldshow due diligence in applying best practiceto design or programming solutions forcommunal facilities in addressing the site’sown child protection and equity policies.

CHANGING ROOMS -RECOMMENDEDSTANDARDS(DIAGRAM 5)

Changing room designs and layouts shouldfollow these minimum standards which areacceptable to the RFU when assessingfacility provision and plan layouts for capitalbuild projects. However, it does not excludethe RFU from requiring the provision ofother facilities nor from commenting on allaspects of the clubhouse project submittedfor the approval of the RFU.

• Corridors serving the changing roomsshould have a width of 1200-1800mm inline with DDA requirements and shouldalso be appropriate to the usage of the site

• When calculating changing room space,allow for 1.1m2 minimum per playerincluding a mandatory bench space of650mm width x 400mm bench depth. Thisrefers to the overall changing room spaceand must not include the en-suite facilities(lavatories, showers, drying area) nor anyspace deemed to be common circulation.Diagram 5 demonstrates this space

• Layouts must provide flexibility fordifferent proportions of male/female use

• All changing areas should be fitted withsight screens to deny views in

• If clothes storage lockers are included withchanging, the recommended areas must beincreased to accommodate the space takenup by the lockers

• Wheelchair access for parents or coachesshould be considered by all clubs whendesigning their facility. If the siteprovides sports facilities for wheelchairusers such as hard court areas, sportshalls or artificial turf pitches, it may beappropriate that the design complies withSport England Access for DisabledPeople Guide

• When developing designs andspecifications for sports pavilions,whether new-build or improvement

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1 Terrace overlooking pitches.2 Club room3 Kitchen4 Bar5 Cellar6 Yard7 Store8 Female WC9 Male WC

10 Disabled WC11 Change/showers/WC’s12 Plant13 Cleaner14 Lobby15 Future Extensions (changing rooms)16 Office first aid17 Officials

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ELEMENT 1 ELEMENT 2 ELEMENT 3

TO PITCHES

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Diagram 4

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works, account must be taken on aproportionate basis of the needs ofplayers, staff and visitors from ethnic orminority groups in the catchment area ofthe facility. Examples include enhancedlevels of changing privacy, and particularhygiene requirements in toilets

• The design of the self-contained change/shower/toilet unit, as currentlyrecommended by Sport England for peoplewith disabilities, may also serve to meetthe requirements of a range of user groups.

SHOWERS(DIAGRAM 6)

• Each changing unit requires its ownshowers located as far as possible fromchanging entrances and WCs to minimisewater migration and to separate mud andmoisture

• All en-suite changing accommodationshould follow the shower, toilet, washhand basin ratios outlined in Table 1 below

• Allow a minimum of one shower pointper four players

• Shower outlets must be at minimum of

750mm intervals, with a minimum of450mm between end fittings and side walls.Fittings carried around an internal cornermust maintain these minimum standards

• Showers on opposing walls should bespaced 2.3m apart to permit a centralcirculation route and will require aseparate dry-off area to one end

• Drying areas should be 0.85m2 pershower head

• Disabled access to showers should bebased on the site’s user profile. If disabledperformers are an identified user, at leastone drop down seat and appropriate grabrail should be incorporated into oneshower space. The seat must fold up out ofthe way when not required

• Further information on dedicateddisabled shower units can be found inSport England’s Access for DisabledPeople Guide.

Changing 17.68sqm

9000

5200 18001800

3400 6.12sqm

Showers

650

1700

Diagram 5

Table 1 - En-suite changing room provision

575750

750 1450

750

1800

min

750min

450min

450min

575min

Shower area

Shower area

Shower area

All measurements in mm

Drying off area

Drying off area

Towel hooks

Towel hooks

2300

min

Diagram 6

Player numbers WCs Basins Showers Standard Bench space

15/1617/1817/18

223

222

445

MinimumMinimum

Recommended

650mm x 400mm19/2021/2221/22

334

233

556

MinimumMinimum

Recommended

23/24 4 3 6 Minimum

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TOILETS

Each en-suite changing room should beequipped with toilet to players ratios asoutlined in Table 1 - En-suite changingroom provision.

The RFU will only consider communalfacilities for existing facility upgrade andrefurbishment. For new build andextensions, en-suite facilities are theminimum requirement. Please refer to Table2 above for RFU minimum criteria forcommunal facilities.

• Wash hand basins and urinal bowls mustbe a minimum of 700mm centres

• If urinal trays are preferred, allow for aminimum width of 700mm per person.

OFFICIALS’ CHANGING(DIAGRAM 7)

• The facilities should include a minimumof one self-contained changing room foruse by officials

• On new-builds or extensions, the RFUwould also recommend a second self-contained officials’ changing room toallow for both male and female usage

• Within a refurbished scheme, the clubshould make suitable provision to meetits own equity policy when applied tomatch officials. This room can double upas a first aid room or treatment room onnon-match days

• There should be space for a minimum of1.1m2 clear floor space per person

• There must be changing space for threematch officials providing a minimum of0.85m2 clear floor area per person

• There must be one WC, one wash handbasin and one shower outlet with adedicated immediately adjacent dryingspace of at least 0.85m2.

CLEANERS’ STORE

A lockable cupboard for cleaning materialsis the minimum provision required. Formulti-team pavilions, provide a store withshelving and a bucket sink adjacent to thechanging rooms.

2100

2000

100

100

800 900

Option 1

Option 22000

100

1950 1950

Diagram 7 - Typical match officials’ changing rooms

Number of players (to a maximum of)

30 60 70 100

WCs 3 4 5 6

Urinals 3 4 5 6

Wash basins 2 3 4 5

Showers 8 12 14 20

Table 2 - Communal changing room provision

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CLUB ROOM(DIAGRAM 8)

The club room should have large windows forviewing the principal activity. Consider therange of potential uses that the club roomcould accommodate. Provide a store forfurniture, so that part of the floor can becleared for dancing, and allow space for anysports equipment.

BUILDING EXTERIOR

• A vandal-resistant design is invariablyrequired, with limited openings andcareful detailing. The degree ofprotection will be determined by locationand the need to design in keeping withthe surroundings.

• Pitched roofs are less vulnerable to illicitaccess. Profiled aluminium/coated steelis preferred to resist breakage andvandalism, but if the roof is slated or tileda plywood underlay makes a break-inmore difficult.

• Roof overhangs make access moredifficult in single-storey buildings andgive protection to people and wallfinishes.

• Windows in changing rooms shouldgenerally be avoided. Roof lights to bothchanging rooms and corridors are moresecure and can produce a lighter, moreairy environment, but they should befitted with internal grilles.

Diagram 8 (continued)

Diagram 8

8-team, integral WCs, external access

8-team with club room and accessverandas

8-team with central corridor and WCsat pitch exit and in the foyer

8-team with part-integrated WCprovision in place of field exit units

8-team with en suite WCs

Large-scale pavilion with all social content at first floor

Single-bank changing with club serviceand officials’ rooms opposite

Mix of individual and communalchanging with club room and bar area

8-team, back-to-back showers, part-integral,part-centralised WCs

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• Wall finishes should be selected with theproblem of graffiti in mind. Detailingshould not assist vertical access.Rainwater downpipes and their fixingsshould therefore be specified with care.

• On some sites, it will be inadvisable toinclude open porches or other places ofpotential concealment.

• Window frames must be in hardwood,aluminium, galvanised steel or UPVC toreduce maintenance.

• External doors should be limited innumber and of robust specification.Where there is central internalcirculation, avoid individual field exitsfrom changing rooms, which increasefloor area and decrease security.

• Door and veranda thresholds must beramped for wheelchair access. Thenumber of door openings should berestricted and door leaves andironmongery should be of a highspecification.

• Consider roller shutters to windows in alllocations prone to vandalism.

• Consult with the local police crimeadvisor during development ofclubhouses, particularly in risky areas orlocations.

EXTERNAL WORKS

• Provide non-slip, well-drained surfaces inthe vicinity of the building. Avoid the useof light coloured pavings to terraces -they can cause distracting glare.

• Disabled parking bays should be as closeas possible to the entrance and haveramped curbs.

• Coach as well as car parking will usuallybe required and service vehicle accessand turning must also be considered.

• Synthetic-surfaced playing areas requirepaved access to the pavilion, routed todeter use by grass pitch players.

• Good lighting levels are an essentialsafety feature around the building and thecar park.

• Boot scrapers outside the changingentrance encourage boot cleaning andremoval, especially if under cover.

• Buildings always look better when properattention has been paid to theirimmediate surroundings.

BUILDING INTERIORFLOORS

• Concrete floor construction is requiredfor all ground floors either power-floatedor screeded, or screeded pre-cast planks.

• In changing rooms and showers, floorfinishes must be flush and have durable,non-slip surfaces.

• Shower dry-off zones and changingrooms should be laid to fall towards theshower floor, which in turn, should fall toa drainage channel with a continuous liftout grille.

• The main entrance and changingentrances require footwells of at least1.2m length, with mats for both scrapingand drying.

• Floors outside the changing areas,especially in rooms at an upper level, canhave less durable finishes and carpet isoften preferred in these social spaces.

• Club, weights or fitness rooms that areadjacent to changing could have heavieruse and need to be specified with care.

WALLS

• Internal walls must be strong enough towithstand impact and to support coat pegrails and possibly kit bag racking andcanti-levered benching. Brick, denseconcrete block and modular concretepanels are suitable materials.

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• Robust timber framing can provide quickand economic construction but must becarefully specified and detailed withparticular attention to moistureprotection. Wooden skirting should beavoided in changing rooms and corridors.

• Always raise stud-frame sole plates aboveslab level on a concrete curb.

• Partition lining should be plywood orglass fibre reinforced plasterboard. Ifplasterboard is used as a finish, it must bebacked with plywood. Marine gradeplywood is essential behind shower tiling.

• Walls to showers must be finished withceramic tiles from floor to ceiling. Ifwalls continue upwards to meet a pitchedroof, tiles can be stopped at door height.

• Doors should be of solid core constructionwith good quality ironmongery andprotected with kick plates.

CEILINGS

• Pitched roofs incorporating roof lightsinvariably provide the most pleasantenvironment for changing.

• Lightweight suspended ceilings shouldnot be used as they are rapidlyvandalised.

• In two-storey buildings, the ceiling finishshould be robust.

• Glass fibre reinforced plasterboardshould be specified throughout changing,shower and circulation areas.

BENCHES

• Benches should be of slatted, lightcoloured hardwood or dense, solid plasticplanks. Note that aluminium/steel canti-lever brackets for the benches canprovide easier access for cleaning floors.

COAT HOOKS

• Coat hooks should be mounted overbenches and in shower dry-off areas.Provide two snub pattern hooks for eachshower or bench space.

MIRRORS, NOTICEBOARDS, ETC

• Fix mirrors in each changing unit.

• Wipe boards to be fitted in home and firstteam changing rooms.

• Provide notice boards in the entrance area.

• Unisex changing rooms should provide avanity area with shelf and hairdryer option.

HEATING

• Radiators or heaters should be sitedbeneath benches or in locations thatprevent damage or burns.

• The heating should be controlledcentrally with a time clock but withtamper-proof local thermostats to give adegree of limited local control andsensitivity. Frost protection must alwaysbe considered.

• Larger pavilions will have a boiler orplant room which should be located forease of service vehicle access.

• The type of heat source is dependent onthe fuel available and pattern of use.

• Electric convector heaters are cheap toinstall and easy to control withthermostats and time clocks, but they dohave high running costs and are generallyof lightweight construction and rot anddeteriorate rapidly. If they are used, theymust be carefully selected and specified.

• For pavilions/changing areas withcontinuous use, underfloor heating usingoff-peak electricity and buried cables, ora water-based system with a gas boiler

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will provide lifelong low maintenanceand comfort, but both systems are moreexpensive to install.

• Gas or oil-fired water-based centralheating systems are likely to be the mostappropriate for most pavilions.

• Temperatures need to be: changing areas20-22°; toilets and other areas 18-20°.

• Provide background heating to give frostprotection in cold weather.

• Electric heaters must be robust andlocated for protection, for examplebeneath benches.

VENTILATION

• Provide for efficient cross-ventilationthroughout the building by fitting airbricks, grilles and/or trickle ventilators inexternal walls. Undercut internal doors orfit robust transfer grilles for ventilationwhen the building is locked up.

• Fit mechanical extracts to changing areatoilets, kitchens and shower areas.

• All fans should be fitted with humidistatsand over-run switches and provide eightair changes per hour.

Good design of the heating and ventilationsystems is important, not only to provide acomfortable environment but also to ensurethat the problems of condensation andmould growth are avoided. Due to the natureand type of use, changing rooms createconditions that are ideal for these problems.

INSULATION

• Consider the provision of insulationabove Building Regulations standardsand other associated regulations.

LIGHTING

• Light fittings should be fixed directly tothe wall or ceiling and be of robust,moisture-resistant design. Avoid cuttingthrough ceiling vapour barriers.

• Consider the use of presence detectorsthroughout.

• Provide 100-150 lux minimumthroughout the changing block, withswitching from a central, secure location.

• Consider the need for external lightinglinked to time clocks or sensors.

POWER

• Provide an electrical intake and metercupboard, even for the smallest pavilion.

• Fit elevated, guarded power sockets forcleaning equipment throughout thechanging areas.

• A corridor location is preferable and thecircuit should be protected with aresidual current circuit breaker.

OTHER ELECTRICALSERVICES

• Include a telephone in all but the smallestpavilions.

• Consider an electronic security systemand contact the local Crime PreventionOfficer for advice.

WATER SERVICES

• Wherever possible, pipework should beconcealed in well-detailed, accessibleducts to reduce vandalism and to improveits appearance.

• Insulate all pipework and run beneathroof/ceiling insulation for extraprotection and ease of maintenance.

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• In ‘all-electric’ pavilions, consider acentral, multi-point heater in preferenceto individual shower or basin heaters withlimited output.

• Hot water storage is wasteful exceptwhere there is continuity of use, forexample in educational establishments.

• Cold water storage, if required, should bein an insulated tank above a shower orother drained area with a frost-protectionheater.

• If a drinks vending machine is fitted, itwill require a mains water supply.

• Use thermostatic mixing valves to controlthe flow and temperature of any storedwater.

• Fit cylinders with centrally-located 7-day,24-hour time switches.

• Provide bib-cocks in shower areas toallow hosing down.

SANITARY FITTINGS

Sanitary fittings must be specified with care:

• ‘Back to wall’ WCs assist with cleaning.

• Individual wall-hung basins are easier tomaintain than a vanity top with insetbasins. Note that it is essential that thebasin mounting bracket is fitted with asubstantial fixing.

• Stainless steel fittings are appropriate forsome locations.

• Air-admittance valves, correctlyinstalled, should be used in preference toroof vent terminals to avoid having tobreak through the roof finish.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGNAND CONSTRUCTION

Everyone involved in the design,procurement or operation of any project

should consider its sustainability, taking fullaccount of all economic, social,environmental issues, design andspecification standards. Your LocalAuthority Planning Department may requireclear statements and information on thistopic. Further information on this subject isprovided through the Sport EnglandEnvironmental Sustainability DesignGuidance Note.

CAPITAL COSTS

RFU/RFF application requirements allowfor estimated costs prepared by yourprofessional team and these should includethe following:

• Scheme drawings.

• Performance standards and specifications.

• Buildings and external work.

• Professional fees and statutory charges.

• Projected costs.

• VAT.

• Exclusions.

• Procurement method outline programmewith key dates and cash flow informationfor the business plan.

As a guide, the average cost for changingroom and clubhouse construction stands at£1,450 per square metre on a nationalaverage as recorded by BCIS on 19/03/08.

PROCUREMENTROUTES

There are three main methods of procuringbuildings in England:

TRADITIONAL is where design andconstruction are separate elements. A designteam prepares design and constructioninformation. Several contractors (usuallythree) are invited to tender and one is

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appointed to build the project. Qualitycontrol is the key strength of this method.

DESIGN AND BUILD entails a moreintegrated approach as the contractorstender before the construction informationis complete and so become involved duringthe design and preparation stages. Thecontractor is responsible for developing thedesign so cost control is the key strength butthis can be at the expense of quality. Theparallel working can save time.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT iswhen either client or contractor assumes acentral management role and responsibility.

The most appropriate method will dependon the nature and scope of works, how therisks are allocated, design responsibility, co-ordination and the basis of costs. The finalchoice could also be influenced by thefunding body.

STAGE 4:APPLICATIONCHECKLIST

In addition to completed application forms,an application should include:

• Feasibility study/architectural brief.

• Performance standards and specifications(mechanical and engineering).

• Planning permission.

• Design drawings - plans, sections andelevations (where appropriate) at scale1:100.

• Detailed professional budget estimate orthree detailed competitive tenders.

• Confirmation and details regardingprovision and access for people withdisabilities.

Should you have any queries on thisGuidance Note, or anything on the widerwork of the RFU, please do not hesitate tocontact us at:

Rugby Football UnionPlanning, Funding & ResourcesRugby HouseRugby RoadTwickenhamTW1 1DS

Tel: 020 8831 7442

www.rfu.com

The RFU acknowledges the support of theRugby Football Foundation, Sport England,the Football Foundation and RLFConstruction and Property Consultants inthe production of this Guidance Note.

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CONTACTS ANDREFERENCES

SPORT

Sport EnglandRegional offices for East, East Midlands,London, North East, North West, SouthEast, South West, West Midlands andYorkshire can be contacted though the SportEngland websiteW: www.sportengland.org

Football Foundation25 Soho Square, London W1D 4FFT: 020 7534 4210F: 020 7287 0459E: enquiries@footballfoundation.org.ukW: www.footballfoundation.org.uk

GOVERNMENT

Commission for Architecture and theBuilt Environment (CABE)The Tower Building, 11 York Road, London SE1 7NXT: 020 7960 2400F: 020 7960 2444E: enquiries@cabe.org.ukW: www.cabe.org.uk

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

The Royal Institute of British Architects(Client’s Advisory Service)T: 020 7307 3700E: cs@inst.riba.orgW: www.architecture.com

The Royal Institution of CharteredSurveyorsT: 020 7222 7000W: www.rics.org.uk

The Association of Consulting EngineersT: 020 7222 6557

The Chartered Institute of BuildingServicesT: 020 8675 5211

The Institution of Planning SupervisorsT: 0131 221 9959

The Landscape InstituteT: 020 7738 9166

The Sports and Play ConstructionAssociationT: 024 7641 6316E: info@sapca.org.ukW: www.sapca.org.uk

DISABILITY

Centre for Accessible EnvironmentsNutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street,London SE1 2NYT:020 7357 8182F: 020 7357 8183E: info@cae.org.ukW: www.cae.org.uk

Disability Rights CommissionDRC Helpline, Freepost MID 02164,Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HYT: 08457 622 633F: 08457 778 878E: enquiry@drc-gb.orgTextphone: 08457 622 644W: www.drc-gb.org/drc/default

English Federation of Disability SportManchester Metropolitan University,Alsager Campus, Hassall Road,Stoke-on-Trent SZT7 2HLT: 0161 247 5294F: 0161 247 6895Minicom: 0161 247 544E: federation@efds.co.ukW: www.efds.net

Rugby Football Development LimitedRugby House, Twickenham Stadium, 200 Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA Tel: 0871 222 2120 Fax: 020 8892 9816Email: communityrugbyinfo@rfu.comWeb: www.rfu.com

This Guidance Sheet is part of a series produced by the RFU. While every effort has been made to ensure that thecontents are accurate, the RFU, its servants or agents shall not at any time be held responsible or liable for anyloss, damage or expenditure arising from reliance placed upon the information contained in this Guidance Sheet.

The information is intended as a guide, and should be supplemented, where necessary, by professional advice.

The RFU reserves the right to amend, add to or discontinue the advice contained in this Guidance Sheet.

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