Latrine Building

A handbook to implementing the Sanplat system

Bjorn Brandberg

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English

Practical Action Publishing
15 December 1997

Intermediate technology; Sanitary & municipal engineering

This book describes a practical solution to the lack of basic sanitation facilities in the form of a 'Sanplat': a specially designed concrete platform which can be installed easily in rural latrines to improve sanitation and safety. It has footrests to help users find the right position to avoid fouling the latrine; the drop hole is large enough to use comfortably and small enough to be completely safe, even for a child; and it is easy to keep clean. The latrines described here can be built using locally available materials and skills, and are affordable and appropriate to the needs of rural communities.

By: Bjorn Brandberg
Imprint: Practical Action Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781853393068
ISBN 10: 1853393061
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 December 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword 1 An introduction to better latrine building 2 Common types of latrine 3 Design and construction 4 Common latrine building problems and solutions 5 SanPlat making 6 Moulds for SanPlat making 7 ' Slab casting with integrated SanPlats 8 Handcarts 9 How to implement a latrine building programme 10 Promotion and hygiene education 11 How to work with people 12 Planning, monitoring and evaluation Appendix 1 Latrine design Appendix 2 Casting the small SanPlat using the all-in-one plastic mould Appendix 3 Forms for sanitation programme management Bibliography

Bjorn Brandberg is an architect, building engineer and sanitation advisor. He has specialized in development, planning and troubleshooting in low-cost water and sanitation programmes.