The Formula Room provides space for the preparation, storage and distribution of baby formula feeds, generally pre-prepared. Human milk may also be stored in this area. The Formula Room may be located adjacent to a Nursery or Feeding Room.
The room will provide facilities for washing and storage of baby bottles, teats and equipment, preparation of packaged baby formulas, refrigerated storage of baby feeds and demonstration of formula preparation to mothers. The room will include a handwashing basin.
The wall and floor finishes used in this room must be smooth, non absorbent and easily cleaned.
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
02.05.2011 Fabric updated
20.10.2015 Description, Fabric, FF & FE modified
04.07.2016 Document amended to match RLS.
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
1000
Floor finish
Vinyl
Standard slip resistant
Seamless, coved
2000
Skirting
Vinyl
Prefinished
Floor vinyl coved, 150mmH
5060
Ceiling
Acoustic
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x1200
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900 AFFL
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
7030
Observation
Alum/ Glass
Powdercoat
Internal window, door height
observation window to adjacent Nursery area
3022
Wall finish
Resinate, 6mm
Prefinished
Splashback
to sink bench; splashback material to comply with Infection Control Guidelines