GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

FREE MOVEMENT AREAS

Required space in front of all sanitary objects 120 x 120 cm,

for double washbasins 195 x 195 cm

For wheelchair-users, an area of at least 150 x 150 cm to turn

Distance between individual objects and to the wall of at least 30cm

The areas may overlap. If the shower area is part of the overlapping areas,

a shower tray has to be flush-mounted.

DOORS

Clear width: 80 cm; wheelchair: 90 cm

Side-hung doors must open outwards (so that, if someone falls, they do not block the door)

– and be fitted with a lock so that they can be opened from outside.

FLOORS

flush-fitting and non-slip

SUPPORT

Recommendation for pre-wall installation systems: 85 cm

The tips of fold-up support handles must be able to bear a weight of at least 100kg

For supports and handles: wall and sub-structure for possible retrofitting

to be provided by the customer

INSTALLATION

Recommendation for pre-wall installation systems. Sufficient stability must be

ensured for sub-structures e.g. extra-long toilets and folding supports

The customer must ensure that the walls are suitable for the attachment of vertical

and horizontal supports and handles

VENTILATION

If a window is the only form of ventilation, it must be accessible.

VISUAL DESIGN

All furnishing elements should be clearly detectable on the basis of their visually contrasting design.

Contrasting design facilitates orientation for visually-impaired people:

light-dark contrast between sanitary objects and wall/floor

A contrast between the prevalent stainless-steel or chrome tap fittings and the ceramic is sufficient

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