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Floor Mapping toolkit
Know your options.
The quietest restroom in your building is almost always two floors up. This free toolkit helps you find it — and every other option — in a single lunch break.
Step by step
How to map your building
- 01
Start at the top
Take the elevator to the highest floor you can access and work your way down by stairs. Stairwells reveal restrooms that elevators hide.
- 02
Count everything
Record each restroom's location, number of stalls, and distance from the nearest conference room. Distance from conference rooms matters more than you think.
- 03
Score it
Use the Workplace Readiness Index rubric below. Be honest. Be thorough. Don't linger.
- 04
Note the rhythm
Visit at 9:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. to observe peak occupancy. The best option at 10 a.m. may be the worst at 2.
The Workplace Readiness Index rubric
Score each category from 0 to 20. Add them up for a total out of 100. Facilities scoring 70 or above are considered Advocate-Ready.
| Category | What to look for | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Two-ply (10), three-ply (15), fully stocked with a spare roll visible (+5) | 0–20 |
| Privacy | Full-height partitions (15), no gap at the door hinge (+5) | 0–20 |
| Lighting | Motion timeout of 15+ minutes (15), manual override switch (+5) | 0–20 |
| Ventilation | Audible exhaust fan (10), noticeable air exchange within 2 minutes (+10) | 0–20 |
| Location | Not adjacent to a meeting room (10), not adjacent to the kitchen (+5), low foot traffic (+5) | 0–20 |
| Total | 100 |
Pro tips from our surveyors
- Check the mezzanine. Mezzanine restrooms are underused by 61% compared with main floors.
- Mind the gym. Building fitness centers often have excellent, empty facilities between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Watch for “out of order” signs. 31% of facilities have at least one. Some have been there for years. Some are load-bearing.
- Share responsibly. A floor map is most valuable when only a few people have it.