Why are public bathrooms silent?

Yet for one reason or another, American public bathrooms are often designed to make the experience exceedingly uncomfortable. Silence about the issue persists, largely because of cultural taboos that discourage any discussion about alleviating design flaws.

Why do restaurants play music in the bathroom?

Many bars and clubs pipe the music from their main rooms and dance floors into their bathroom spaces so that patrons don’t miss a thing. That’s why combining things like clean, functional bathroom partitions, attractive décor and enjoyable background music all play their part in an inviting bathroom design.

Why are there gaps in US toilets?

Keeps the Line Moving: Having a gap at the base of a partition allows people waiting in line to see if a stall is occupied or vacant. This visibility keeps the line moving and prevents wait times from being any longer than they have to be.

Why do toilet doors in America have gaps?

The gap provides visibility in case a person inside is in some kind of distress. It also helps first responders, who could pull the occupant out without having to break down the door. Doors that come only part of the way down are universal, meaning that suppliers and installers don’t need to custom-measure them.

How do I stop my toilet from making a loud noise when flushed?

Turn off the water supply to the toilet, remove the tank lid and locate the fill valve and carefully remove any dirt and debris. You should also, allow water to flow out of the valve. This will also flush any debris from the fill valve line. Switch the water back on and the noise should be gone.

Why don t bathroom stall doors go all the way to the floor?

Several reasons: Floor to ceiling stall doors wouldn’t allow potential users to easily determine which stalls were available. Floor to ceiling stall door walls would likely require additional ventilation to be added to ease the flow of air through the stalls and throughout the lavatory.

When I flush the toilet I hear a loud noise?

Foghorn sound: If your toilet makes an alarming foghorn sound when you flush, it’s likely because it has a metal ballcock (don’t laugh) fill valve. The washer inside the assembly may be loose or worn. When you hear the foghorn noise, lift the float to the top of the tank.