- centralized bathrooms in community building
- 1 bathroom for every 20 people -> 50 bathrooms for
- access from residence to community building must be safe and as comfortable as possible
- lit paths
- heated streets in winter - no ice/snow
- wind breaks
- max distance from residence = 300 ft
- average distance from residence = 150ft
- community building has attached assisted living facility for aging in place, medical support facilities that will have in room bathrooms
- selling points
- Spacious professionally maintained and cleaned private bathing suites
- Heated, lit pathways to facilities
- 24/7 secure access to spotless bathrooms
- Leading the way in sustainable housing
- Biogas capture from waste treatment
- Convenient scheduling system prevents waiting
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- gauge interest questions
- "How would you feel about having your bathroom in a shared community building rather than in your home if it meant significantly lower housing costs?"
- "What quality level would these facilities need to meet for you to feel good about using them daily?"
- "What additional amenities in the community building (beyond bathrooms) would make this arrangement more attractive?"
### Lifespan-based Cost Analysis
- Based On 1000 People
#### Summary Costs
| cost | dollars | hours |
| -------------------------------- | ------- | ----- |
| amortized initial building costs | $14.24 | .42 |
| annual maintenance | $512 | 70.04 |
| annual stocking/cleaning | $63 | |
| **total** | $668 | 72.84 |
#### Amortized Initial Building Costs
| Component | Initial Cost ($/hrs) | Lifespan | Annual Cost ($/hrs) | Per Person ($/hrs) | Notes |
| ----------------- | -------------------- | -------- | ------------------- | ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Windows/doors | $30,000/400 | 20 | $1,500/20.00 | $1.50/0.02 | Basic commercial grade |
| Plumbing Fixtures | $57,500/1000 | 30 | $1,917/33.33 | $1.92/0.03 | Per bathroom ($1,150): Toilet $250, Sink $150, Shower $400, Local supply/drain $350 |
| Ventilation | $25,000/600 | 20 | $1,250/30.00 | $1.25/0.03 | Fans and ducting |
| Electrical | $20,000/800 | 30 | $667/26.67 | $0.67/0.03 | Basic materials |
| Interior finishes | $25,000/1000 | 10 | $2,500/100.00 | $2.50/0.10 | Natural plasters |
| **Total** | **$342,500/11,200** | - | **$14,234/422.00** | **$14.24/0.42** | Total for all components |
#### Fixture Cost
| Fixture Type | Parts Cost/Year/Unit | Labor Hrs/Year/Unit | Full Replacement Cost | Life Expectancy | Annual Cost ($/hrs) | Common Repairs (Timeframe/Cost) |
| ----------------- | -------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | --------------- | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Commercial Toilet | $80 | 1.0 | $400-600 | 15-20 years | $110/1.3 | - Flush valve rebuild (4-5 yrs/$120)<br>- Fill valve (3 yrs/$45)<br>- Seals/gaskets (2 yrs/$25)<br>- Handle/trip lever (3 yrs/$35) |
| Wall-Mount Sink | $35 | 0.5 | $250-350 | 20-25 years | $49/0.6 | - Faucet cartridge (4 yrs/$40)<br>- Supply lines (5 yrs/$15)<br>- Drain/P-trap (3 yrs/$30)<br>- Aerator (1 yr/$5) |
| Commercial Shower | $95 | 1.0 | $500-800 | 15-20 years | $135/1.3 | - Mixing valve (5 yrs/$150)<br>- Shower head (3 yrs/$60)<br>- Drain cleaning (2 yrs/$45)<br>- Control handle (4 yrs/$40) |
| Bathtub | $65 | 0.8 | $700-1000 | 25-30 years | $98/1 | - Drain mechanism (3 yrs/$45)<br>- Caulking (2 yrs/$15)<br>- Faucet/spout (5 yrs/$85)<br>- Surface refinishing (10 yrs/$200) |
| Component | Parts Cost/Year/Unit | Labor Hrs/Year/Unit | Full Replacement Cost | Life Expectancy | Amortized Cost/Hrs | Common Repairs (Timeframe/Cost) |
| --------------- | -------------------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | --------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Exhaust Fan | $40 | 0.4 | $200-300 | 5-7 years | $80/0.8 | - Motor bearings (2-3 yrs/$25)<br>- Fan blades (3-4 yrs/$30)<br>- Controls (2-3 yrs/$35)<br>- Housing repairs (3 yrs/$20) |
| Ducting/Grilles | $15 | 0.2 | $300-400 | 15-20 years | $35/0.4 | - Grille replacement (5 yrs/$40)<br>- Duct sealing (7-10 yrs/$30)<br>- Air balancing (3-4 yrs/$25) |
| Control System | $20 | 0.2 | $100-150 | 8-10 years | $32/0.4 | - Sensor calibration (2 yrs/$15)<br>- Switch replacement (3-4 yrs/$25)<br>- Wiring repairs (5 yrs/$30) |
#### Annual Maintenance Costs
| system | material cost | hours | per person cost | per person hours | notes |
| ------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | --------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| plumbing systems | $19,600 | 210 | $19.60 | 0.21 | commercial fixture maintenance |
| ventilation | $25,000 | 1,000 | $25.00 | 1.00 | filter changes, system maintenance |
| heating/cooling | $30,000 | 1,200 | $30.00 | 1.20 | regular system maintenance |
| electrical/lighting | $20,000 | 1,000 | $20.00 | 1.00 | bulb replacement, system checks |
| finishes | $40,000 | 2,400 | $40.00 | 2.40 | touch-up, repairs, resealing |
| pathways | $50,000 | 2,400 | $50.00 | 2.40 | path clearing, heating system maint |
| **total** | **$280,000** | **17,280** | **$280.00** | **17.28** | high usage requires frequent attention |
#### Annual Operation Cost
- Fixed Equipment: $114.17
- Cleaning Tools: $107
- Consumables: $1,029
**Total: $1,250.17 per bathroom** = $62500
#### Fixed Equipment Per Bathroom
| Item | Quantity | Unit Cost | Lifespan (months) | Annual Cost |
| ---------------------------- | ---------- | --------- | ----------------- | ----------- |
| Wall-mounted shower squeegee | 1 | $25 | 12 | $25 |
| Paper towel dispenser | 1 | $45 | 36 | $15 |
| Sanitizing wipe dispenser | 1 | $35 | 24 | $17.50 |
| Waste bin | 1 | $40 | 24 | $20 |
| Soap dispenser | 2 | $30 | 24 | $30 |
| Supply cart | 1/10 rooms | $200 | 36 | $6.67 |
#### Cleaning Tools (Per 10 Bathrooms)
| Item | Quantity | Unit Cost | Lifespan (months) | Annual Cost/Room |
| ----------------------------- | -------- | --------- | ----------------- | ---------------- |
| Commercial mop system | 1 | $120 | 12 | $12 |
| Microfiber cloths (sets of 4) | 10 | $12 | 3 | $48 |
| Spray bottles | 4 | $5 | 6 | $4 |
| Toilet brush | 10 | $8 | 3 | $32 |
| Grout brush | 2 | $15 | 6 | $6 |
| Extension pole | 1 | $30 | 12 | $3 |
| Drain snake | 1 | $40 | 24 | $2 |
#### Consumable Supplies (Per Room Monthly)
| Item | Monthly Usage | Unit Cost | Annual Cost |
|------|---------------|-----------|-------------|
| All-purpose cleaner | 1L | $8 | $96 |
| Glass cleaner | 0.5L | $6 | $36 |
| Toilet bowl cleaner | 1L | $7 | $84 |
| Disinfectant | 1L | $10 | $120 |
| Paper towels | 6 rolls | $2 | $144 |
| Sanitizing wipes | 4 packs | $5 | $240 |
| Soap refills | 2L | $8 | $192 |
| Trash bags | 30 bags | $0.10 | $36 |
| Limescale remover | 0.25L | $12 | $36 |
| Commercial drain cleaner | 0.25L | $15 | $45 |
### Cleaning
#### User After-Use Checklist (2-3 minutes)
##### In Room Supplies
- Wall-mounted shower squeegee
- Paper towel dispenser
- Sanitizing wipe dispenser
- Small waste bin
- Soap dispensers
##### Steps
- [ ] leave it better than you found it
#### Daily Deep Clean (22 minutes)
##### Required Materials
- Supply cart
- Gloves
- Regular spray bottles (glass, toilet bowl, all purpose, disinfectant)
- Microfiber cloths (color-coded): red: toilets, yellow: sinks/counters, blue: mirrors, green: shower
- Commercial-grade mop and bucket system
- Toilet brush
- restocking supplies
- Color-coded microfiber cloths
##### Steps
- [ ] Empty trash (1 min)
- [ ] Apply toilet bowl cleaner (.5 min)
- [ ] Clean mirrors and glass (2 min)
- [ ] Wipe down all surfaces with disinfectant (3 min)
- [ ] Clean sinks and counters (2 min)
- [ ] Clean shower walls and door (5 min)
- [ ] Scrub toilet and exterior (2 min)
- [ ] Spot clean walls (2 min)
- [ ] Mop floor (3 min)
- [ ] Restock all supplies (1 min)
- [ ] Complete cleaning log (.5 min)
#### Weekly Deep Clean (145 minutes)
##### Required Materials
- All daily cleaning supplies
- Grout brush
- Limescale remover
- Heavy-duty degreaser
- Extension pole for high surfaces
- Vacuum for vents
##### Steps
- [ ] Daily Cleaning Routine (22 min)
- [ ] Scrub Floors Manually (30 min, ~30 sec/sqft )
- [ ] Deep Clean Grout Lines in Problem Areas (10 min)
- [ ] Clean Walls Thoroughly (40 min, 10 min/wall)
- [ ] Clean Ventilation Grilles (10 min, remove grille, vacuum, wipe, replace grille)
- [ ] Descale Shower Heads and Faucets (10 min, detach, soak, scrub, rinse, replace)
- [ ] Deep Clean Shower Tracks (10 min)
- [ ] Check and Clean Drains (10 min)
- [ ] Inspect Caulking and Grout (5 min, inspect, spot clean)
- [ ] Test All Fixtures for Proper Operation (5 min, turn on/off each fixture, check leaks/issues)
- [ ] Complete Weekly Inspection Form (2 min)
#### Monthly Deep Clean (152 minutes)
##### Required Materials
- All daily/weekly supplies
- Drain cleaning tools
- Safety testing equipment
- Ladder
- Light fixture cleaning supplies
- Specialized grout cleaners
- Caulk inspection tools
- Commercial drain cleaner
##### Steps
- [ ] Perform daily cleaning routine (22)
- [ ] Clean Light Fixtures (10 min, remove cover, dust, wipe, replace cover
- [ ] Clean All Grout (45 min, apply solution, steam clean, rinse)
- [ ] Snake/Clean All Drains (15 min, disassemble, clean, snake, rinse)
- [ ] Deep Clean Toilet Bases (10 min, scrub, detail)
- [ ] Inspect and Clean Behind/Under All Movable Items (15 min move, clean, inpsect, wipe)
- [ ] Clean Under Fixtures (10 min)
- [ ] Detail Clean Corners and Edges (10 min)
- [ ] Test All Fixtures for Proper Operation (5 min, turn on/off each fixture, check leaks/issues)
- [ ] Test Emergency Systems (2 min)
- [ ] Deep Clean Trash Receptacles (10 min)
- [ ] Test All Electrical Outlets (5 min)
- [ ] Complete Monthly Maintenance Log (2 min)
#### Annual Labor
- Daily (50 rooms x 365 days - 52 weekly cleaning overlaps - 12 monthly cleaning overlaps) x 22 min / 60 = 5,518 hours
- Weekly (50 rooms × 52 weeks - 12 monthly cleaning overlaps) x 145 min / 60 hours = 4,833 hours
- Monthly (45 min × 50 rooms × 12 months) x 152 min / 60 hours = 1,520 hours
Total Annual Hours: 11,871 hours