The map below illustrates the process and timeline of requesting a Gender Inclusive Restroom Remodel. Requesting units should note that not all restrooms must be remodeled to be designated as a gender inclusive restroom. Additionally, if a unit is not interested in a gender inclusive restroom but would like to take steps towards making sure their restrooms are more gender inclusive they can schedule a conversation by contacting girestrooms@berkeley.edu
The following provides an overview of the process, timeline, and funding partnership available for requesting a Gender Inclusive Restroom conversion.
Step 1 - GIR Request Submittal
- Unit Submits GIR Request Form: You can submit the Gender Inclusive Restroom Form here
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Request Processed: The requesting unit will receive a confirmation that your request has been submitted. Your request will be reviewed to check that (a) there isn’t already an existing request and (b) if/when a feasibility study will be conducted. If you are a student submitting the request, the request will automatically add the necessary department or building contacts to the request chain so the individuals responsible for participating in and scheduling the feasibility study are notified.
Step 2 - Feasibility Study Conducted
A feasibility study identifies the modifications required to convert the existing restroom layout into a gender inclusive restroom. If a conversion is possible, the study results in a Scope of Work that outlines the required changes, estimated costs, and building code or ADA considerations.
To increase opportunities for inclusive restrooms access across campus, eligibility for a funding partnership is evaluated during the feasibility study. The GIR Committee reviews each project request using criteria that balances
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High traffic in underserved locations
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ADA compliance considerations
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The requesting unit’s funding capacity
Step 3 - GIR Committee Presents Requesting Unit with Scope of Work for Review
The requesting unit will receive a copy of the Scope of Work which will include a proposed budget for cost share. The unit then provides an approval or rejection of the proposed Scope of Work. The Scope of Work can be adjusted and redrafted depending on the requesting unit’s specific modifications, funding available, and interests that best serve their community.
Step 4 - Approval / Rejection
Approved - GIR project proceeds. If the requesting unit approves the GIR project, construction and any other necessary modifications begin.
Rejected - GIR project does not proceed. If the requesting unit does not approve of the GIR project for any reason then the request is closed. If more requests are submitted for the same restroom, the GIR committee will continue to notify the responsible point of contact about the requests in the interim.
Step 5 - GIR Project Completed
Once the conversion is complete, the campus restrooms map will be updated to include the converted restroom.
Please contact girestrooms@berkeley.edu if you have any questions.