The public has recently grown increasingly aware, and wary, of germs-particularly in public restrooms and other areas where crowds congregate. This has resulted in the increased demand for hands-free faucets, fixtures and accessories in public facilities.
Plumbing and mechanical engineers, building owners and facility managers like touchless fixtures for another reason: They conserve water and reduce drainage discharge. Not surprisingly, a recent survey of International Facility Management Association (IFMA) members commissioned by Bradley Corp. found that touchless or hands-free technology is the most popular trend in commercial washrooms.