UGANDA STANDARD  
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Saniti zation boo th — Specificatio n 
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 Foreword  
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Trade , Industry and 
Cooperatives established under Cap 327 , of the Laws of Uganda , as amended .  UNBS is mandated to co -
ordinate the elaboration of standards and is  
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c) the National Enquiry Point on TBT  Agreement  of the Wor ld Trade Organisation (WTO).  
The work of preparing Uganda Standards is carried out through Technical Committees. A Technical 
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 Introduction  
The world is facing challenging tim es due to emergence of new communicable diseases, such as the novel 
coronavirus pandemic attack  and the viral haemorrhagic diseases . World Health Organization has declared 
the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus a pandemic . The novel coronavirus transmits through respiratory 
micro droplets , direct contact with infected  and contaminated surfaces/objects . 
Government has introduced various safety measures to prevent rapid spread of infections  .The proven 
remedies  include  minimising contacts with infected perso ns, hand washing with soap  and water and/or 
decontamination with alcohol based sanitisers, wearing protective masks/ apparels/gears/equipment and 
temporary lockdown s to prevent entry of the virus into the body .  However , people have to continue offering 
and accessing services. Accordingly , individuals and the public have developed COVID -19 safety guidelines, 
and disinfection measures for use . 
 The Sanitizing Booth  is one of the innovations introduced for body surface and apparels disinfection.  The 
sanitizi ng machine can be  installed  at any public place entrance or on exit points where people come and go 
frequently. The sanitization booth is capable of disinfect ing a person from head to toe  as he/she passes 
through the cabin  and is sprayed with disinfectant mist using high -pressure pumps. It deeply sanitizes a 
person before s/he comes in anyone’s contact.  
With the increased demand for safety and protection of persons who offer and access different  services, 
sanitization booths may be installed  at entrances of  the following  facilities ; 
(a) Hospital s, health centres, nursing homes, domiciliary  centres and clinics  
(b) Schools and other institutions of learning  
(c) Communit y centres and other places of public gathering (Places of worship, entertainment centres, 
sports venues,  tourism sites, etc.) 
(d) Super Markets  
(e) Shopping Mall  
(f) Air Ports  and other p orts of entry . 
(g) Railway Stations , bus terminals and taxi parks  
(h) Factories  
(i) Court Rooms  
(j) Police Station  and posts,   
(k) Hotels  and guest houses  
(l) Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies ( MDAs ) 
(m)  Any other congregation centre  with potential risk of spreading infectious diseases  
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 Sanitization booth  — Specification  
1 Scope  
This Draft Uganda Standard specifies the minimum requirements, construction and use of sanitization booth 
for disinfecti ng the whole bod y during pandemics/epidemics . 
2 Normative references   
The following referenced documents referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content 
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the editi on cited applies. For undated 
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
US EAS 789, Instant hand sanitizers – Specification  
3 Terms and definitions   
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.  
3.1  
sanitization booth  
Cabin based automatic /semi - automatic  multi sprinkler system for sanitization of each entrant before 
accessing  the facility  
3.2  
frame  
structure of the booth on which the side panels or clads are mounted  
3.3  
switch  
device or mechanism, which  prompts the sprinkling of the sanitizer  
4 Requirements  
4.1 General  
4.1.1 All manufacturers shall have  a risk management system in place that species : 
a) manufacturer’s policy on  risk; 
b) risk  management plan ; 
c) users comfort  and privacy  and;  
d) Health risks and mitigation strategies .  
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 4.1.2 All manufacturers shall have a Quality management system in place that specifies :  
a) Manufacturer’s policy on  Quality ;  
b) Quality management plan ; 
c) Installation manual  and; 
d) User manual  
4.2 Features  
The following are the main features of a sanitization booth . 
a) Sole disinfection system  (Tank of minimum capacity 20 litres depending on frequency of use.  for 
storage of disinfectant , delivery pipes and automatic  spray nozzles ) 
b) Disinfection chamber with tra nsparent entry and exit, as well as corrosion resistant  floor  
c) LED light inside the chamber.  
d) Automatic or manual switch to trigger release of disinfectant.  
e)  Electric source of 240 V, 50 -60Hz  
f) Signage describing the sanitization process.  
4.3 Components  
The sanitization booth shall have the following operation units and controls:  
a) double diaphragm pump or any other suitable pump that can convey the sanitization chemical; It shall 
be DC 12 V With AC adaptor (or)  DC 24 V with AC adaptor  
b) Automated Floor switch ; •Activated by the weight of a person which in turn leads to the energization  of 
mist pump. (In certain designs)  
c) Infrared or ultraviolet detectors that activates the spraying of disinfectants though the nozzles when a 
person enters the chamber  (In certain de signs)  
d) timer (6 seconds setting) and fail -safe/ interlock  switch in case of sensor failure  
e) atomizing nozzles;  
f) sanitization chemical reservoir; and  
g) thermal imaging facility (optional).  
h) Volume regulation mechanism  
i) Body of the booth  
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 4.4 Construction  
4.4.1 Size and structure  
4.4.1.1 The size and structure of the booth shall be dependent on available space, body coverage and 
preference of the purchaser.  
4.4.1.2 The sanitization booth shall have the following dimensions as a minimum:  
a) Height = 2. 34 m;  
b) Width = 1 .05m; and  
c) Length= 2.01m.  
d) Arch Diameter=1.04m  
4.4.2 Frame  
The frame  shall be made with corrosi on resistant  materials such as coated aluminium, acrylic sheet, hot-dip 
steel hollow secti ons, fibreglass  or any other material with equivalent properties that will ensure structural 
strength and durability . In addition , the material sh all be resistant to corrosion from disinfectant chemical and 
have surface wear resistance.  
4.4.3 Cladding and/ or canopy  
These shall be of non-collapsible  material. It shall also be fabricated from  corrosion resistant  materials such 
as aluminium composite panels, hot -dip galvanized steel panels,  fibreglass , and acrylic /  fibre material . It shall 
have a  tapered top to eliminate external surface liquid stagnation .  
4.4.4  Flouring  
The floor shall  be tapered  to enable proper runoff of residual fluid. It shall also be  made of non -corrosive 
material such as a galvanized sheet.  
4.4.5 Atomization nozzles  
4.4.5.1 The atomiza tion nozzles shall be of corrosi on resistant  material  such as stainless steel  
4.4.5.2 The atomization nozzles shall be such that vapour is precipitated and disbursed through 
atomization process, creating moisture throughout the “passage” as suspended appro ved cleansing sanitizer 
through the tunnel  
Note:  Ultra- violet resistant plastics  are used for the frame, floor and cladding in designs that require disinfection with U.V 
radiation such as when disinfecting Personal Protective clothing  
 
4.5 Sanitization ch emicals  
These shall conform  to the requirements of US EAS 789 .  
4.6 Contamination  Control  
4.6.1 The walking surface in the booth shall be made with a slight taper from entry to exit to avoid  reverse 
delivery of contaminated chemicals after exiting the sani tization booth.   
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 4.6.2 There shall be an under -feet cleansing design and waste residue channelled to a holding  or flood 
drain  
4.6.3 In case of spillage  or floods, t he used chemical water shall be collected, and treated before discharge 
to public water systems .  
5 Marking  
The following information shall be indelibly and legibly marked on the equipment:  
a) name and physical address of the manufacturer;  
b) trade name, if any;  
c) name of the equipment, e.g. sanitization booth; and Sanitization Signage that demonstra tes what a 
person supposed to do  
d) Quality Standard Certification  
e) Power Ratings of Powered components  
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 Bibliography  
[1] KPAS 2920:2020  Sanitization booth — Specification   
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 Certification marking  
Products that conform to Uganda standards may be marked with Ug anda National Bureau of Standards 
(UNBS) Certification Mark shown in the figure below.  
The use of the UNBS Certification Mark is governed by the Standards Act, and the Regulations made 
thereunder. This mark can be used only by those licensed under the cer tification mark scheme operated by 
the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and in conjunction with the relevant Uganda Standard. The 
presence of this mark on a product or in relation to a product is an assurance that the goods comply with the 
requirements of that standard under a system of supervision, control and testing in accordance with the 
certification mark scheme of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. UNBS marked products are 
continually checked by UNBS for conformity to that standard.  
Further particulars of the terms and conditions of licensing may be obtained from the Director, Uganda 
National Bureau of Standards.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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