Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings·Page 64·Diagram 6.8
Suitable bathroom layout with WC and standing-height washbasin
Diagram 6.8 shows the required dimensions and arrangement for an accessible bathroom that includes a water closet, standing-height washbasin, bath, and grab rails to facilitate independent use and transfers.
Diagram 6.8 Suitable bathroom layout incorporating a water closet and a standing height washbasin
Key dimensions and features:
- 1500 mm by 1500 mm wheelchair turning space
- Horizontal grab rail: 150 mm, 600 mm, 200 mm spacing with 50-60 mm clearance between wall and grab rail
- Vertical grab rail not less than 500 mm long
- Not less than 400 mm from top of bath
- Bath transfer seat
- Not less than 75 mm or not more than 100 mm clearance
- 140 mm to 160 mm height dimension
- Gap clear of bath supports for hoist feet (if required)
- Towel rail and mixer tap
- Washbasin
- Alarm pull cord locations shown
- Horizontal grab rail may alternatively be partially cranked at not more than 13° to the horizontal
- Not less than 480 mm vertical grab rail
- Not less than 2500 mm and 2700 mm dimensions noted
- 200 mm and 250 mm spacing dimensions
Elevation and Plan views provided. See para 6.34 and Diagram 6.1 for further arrangements of WC, grab rails, and support rails.
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