FAQ

Which buildings automatically receive gender-inclusive facilities?

When constructing a new building, UC guidelines require at least one gender-inclusive restroom on each floor where restrooms are required or provided.

UC guidelines also require that when extensive renovations are made to existing restrooms (when the construction cost for the renovation exceeds 50% of the restroom replacement cost) or when extensive renovations are made to one or more floors on an existing building (more than 50% of the replacement cost of the area being renovated) in buildings that do not already have at least one gender-inclusive restroom, the project shall provide a gender-inclusive restroom in the same building.

How are gender-inclusive facilities funded? 

Units can request financial assistance for an assessment of the feasibility of renovating space in their buildings to add a GIF by contacting the Gender-Inclusive Facilities Work Group. Once an assessment is completed, the unit can:

  • consider if they have existing funding to cover construction costs
  • include the renovation in a small capital improvement project proposal, or
  • request funding through the annual budget request process.

Centralized funding dedicated to the creation and renovation of gender-inclusive facilities is limited and managed by the Gender Inclusive Facilities Work Group. Units can contact members of the GIF Work Group for information on the process and possible supplementation of funding for proposed GIF projects.

Do gender-inclusive facilities require renovations or can I just change the signage?

Signs identifying a facility as gender-inclusive is just one aspect of creating a gender-inclusive facility. Renovations must also be made to ensure privacy and safety. Privacy design options, such as full-height stall partitions, often impact ventilation, lighting, and fire safety devices.

How can I locate the nearest gender-inclusive facility?

Signage on the entrance doors for campus buildings indicates the nearest building with a gender-inclusive restroom.

Gender-inclusive restroom locations can be found on the UCI campus interactive map.

Additionally, gender-inclusive restroom locations are listed on the OEOD Gender-Inclusive Restrooms page.

How do I install/add GIFs to a current building?

  • Approach Assistant Dean / Division Administrator
  • Contact the GIF Work Group via: