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Latrine Building
A handbook to implementing the Sanplat system
Published: 1997
Pages: 176
eBook: 9781780445281
Paperback: 9781853393068
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.
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
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
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.
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