Will he be misunderstood? The bathroom is an intimate and essential space in any home, since it is where daily hygiene tasks are carried out and moments of privacy are sought. However, sometimes, some people may have slightly ‘risky’ ideas in order to innovate.
As happened with a risky alcoholic beverage merchant who, in an unusual decision, had the idea of placing a urinal in the middle of a public road in front of his business with a clear objective, but without taking into account that this action would mean a disservice to your neighbors.
This curious event occurred in the district of La Tinguiña, in Ica; where the main idea of the business owner was to solve the problem that his clients had who visited the establishment at night and did not have a place to urinate every time they Mother Nature made his call.
While this initiative might seem like a practical solution to prevent customers from urinate on trees or polesthis was not well received by the residents of the area, who considered that this installation in the middle of a public road lacked privacy and was inappropriate.
Not only that, the installation of this particular urinal was denounced before the authorities in the area and it went viral on social networks, generating a great uproar in the community.
After requesting, the neighbors, that corrective measures be taken in the case, members of the District Municipality of La Tinguiña, along with Serenazgo personnel came, and found that the merchant had installed not only a urinal, but also a latrine. Quite a visionary.
After verifying the installation of the sanitary facilities in the middle of a public thoroughfare, since they interrupted the free movement of pedestrians and generated discomfort in the community; the ingenious merchant was fined.
In the same way, they proceeded with the withdrawal of the same, which generated discontent on the part of the clientele of the establishment who benefited from these services every time they approached.
The merchant’s attitude, although it may have arisen as an initiative to provide a service to its customers, was not adequate and is a Clear violation of hygiene and safety regulations that must be respected in public places. This is not only a matter of privacy, but also a matter of health.
In many countries like EnglandFor example, the installation of public toilets in the streets is a common practice, but these spaces must always meet certain hygiene requirements and be adequately designed to guarantee the privacy and safety of users, nor harm others.
In some places, public urinals with innovative and creative designs have been installed, but always with the aim of improving the quality of life of the population, without violating any regulations or causing discomfort to third parties.
What happens in this specific case is that the Ica merchant acted without considering the implications that his action would have in his neighborhood. Therefore, the local authorities acted in accordance with the laws in force and was punished with a heavy fine; in addition to removing the services illegally installed on the outside of his liquor business.
On the other hand, it is important to remember that both merchants and citizens in general should always be aware of the need to maintain hygiene and privacy in public spaces, and that the rules and regulations that govern these issues are respected so that no one is harmed and we can continue to grow as a society.
