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Visual and audible call signals for wheelchair accessible facilities
6.5(c)NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
a visual and an audible call signal outside the wheelchair accessible facility. This should be located in an area where it will be easily seen and heard by those who may be able to give assistance.
accessibilitysanitary-accommodationEmergency assistance alarm pull cord requirements
6.6NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
An emergency assistance alarm activating pull cord should – (a) comply with the provisions of paragraph 5.46; (b) where it is within unisex accessible sanitary accommodation, be reachable from the wat
accessibilitysanitary-accommodationemergencyEmergency assistance alarm reset button location
6.7NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
An emergency assistance alarm reset button(s) should be capable of being operated from the – (a) water closet, within wheelchair accessible sanitary accommodation; (b) shower seat, within a wheelchair
accessibilitysanitary-accommodationemergencyHeat emitter guarding in sanitary accommodation
6.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
A heat emitter within sanitary accommodation, with which a person is likely to come into contact, that has any exposed surface capable of being heated to a temperature of 43ºC or more, should be adequ
accessibilitysanitary-accommodationsafetyVisual contrast for sanitary fittings and grab rails
6.9NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
Sanitary fittings (e.g. water closet, urinal, etc.) grab rails and support rails within a water closet compartment or unisex wheelchair accessible sanitary accommodation, should be distinguishable, th
accessibilitysanitary-accommodationVisual fire alarm signals in sanitary accommodation
6.10NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
Sanitary accommodation is somewhere people are likely to be in relative isolation. In a building where a fire alarm is provided to comply with Part E any sanitary accommodation should have a visual fi
fire-safetysanitary-accommodationSanitary accommodation design and provision principles
6.11NI-wide·Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings
Sanitary accommodation needs to be suitable for all people who use the building. For people with a disability, suitable toilet accommodation may take the form of a specially designed cubicle in separa
accessibilitysanitary-accommodation