27 November 2024

Watch time: 4 minutes 38 seconds / Read time: 2 minutes / Updated: November 27, 2024

While it may seem straightforward to outfit a commercial toilet cubicle, selecting the right WC suite washroom products and meeting compliance standards is essential to ensure you specify the ideal setup for your project.

Watch our video to learn more about the must-have WC suite products for a high-quality, compliant toilet cubicle in any public or commercial washroom.


Dolphin Solutions washroom project at St. Botolph Building

What is a WC suite?

A WC suite is the full range of washroom products that together form a complete commercial toilet setup.

The term “WC,” short for “water closet,” is an industry-specific term commonly used to refer to public and commercial toilets.

Dolphin Solutions washroom project at the Watches of Switzerland Carlton Park

What washroom products are included in a WC?

WC suite washroom products include the following essential components:

  • Toilet Pan or Bowl: Available in various styles, typically made from ceramic or porcelain.
  • Cistern: The water reservoir that houses the flushing mechanism.
  • Toilet Seat: A cover that is hinged for convenience.
  • Flush Plate or Flush Lever: The device that activates the toilet flush.

Each of these elements contributes to the functionality and design of a well-equipped public or commercial washroom toilet cubicle.

Dolphin Solutions washroom project at St. Martin's Le Grand

What types of toilet pans are there?

There are different types of WC suites suitable for public and commercial washrooms:

  1. Close coupled toilet
  2. Wall mounted WC
  3. Floor mounted WC
  4. Accessible toilet pan for accessible washrooms

Choosing the ideal WC style for your commercial washroom

Selecting the right WC suite for your public or commercial washroom depends on several key factors:

  • Personal preference
  • Available space
  • Ease of maintenance and cleaning
  • Projection dimensions
  • Weight-bearing capacity
  • Practicality
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Functional requirements
  • User experience convenience
  • Compliance with washroom regulations (including a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to ensure the WC pan and cistern function together as required)

With a wide range of styles and designs available, it is easy to find a WC suite that complements your washroom project—just be sure to verify that all toilet fittings meet regulatory standards for compliance.

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Washroom toilet accessories

To create a truly exceptional user experience in a toilet cubicle, consider including the following WC suite washroom products for comfort, hygiene, and convenience:

Including these elements in commercial and public toilet cubicles can transform a washroom from functional to genuinely enjoyable, showing attention to both utility and user comfort.

Dolphin Solutions washroom project at St. Martin's Le Grand

WC functionality, practicality, and aesthetics

Selecting the right WC suite washroom products and commercial toilet accessories goes beyond ensuring functionality—it creates a washroom experience that balances practicality, comfort, and style.

Choosing washroom fittings that complement your design and meet regulatory standards results in a modern, welcoming space that leaves a positive impression on every user.

For guidance on your project, talk to a Dolphin specialist today to discuss WC suite washroom products tailored for public and commercial washrooms.