Design manual for rest area comfort stations

A site near Victoria on US 59 was selected as a site for the design of a prototype rest area comfort station. Rest room facilities were designed for 500,000 users per year with provisions made for additional units to be constructed later as the number of users increases. Separate parking facilities were provided for small and large vehicles. Rest room buildings were designed with dual men's and women's facilities to insure that at least one rest room will always be available, even during maintenance. Two doors are provided in each rest room. Rest rooms are designed to eliminate illegal sexual activities. Fixtures and materials were selected with ease of maintenance and durability in mind. Rest rooms are heated and air conditioned. The calculations of heating and cooling loads are shown, along with the design of the water and wastewater systems. Plans, elevations, sections, and details are included (A).