REQUIREMENTS

FOR ACCESSIBLE

WASHING AREAS

In addition to sufficient movement areas, washing areas have to be designed so that they can also be

used from a seated position and they must offer adequate legroom.

Legroom for use when sitting (chair or stool)

12 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE WASHING AREAS

≤10cm

Wheelchair-accessible washbasin in compliance with DIN 18040-2

1. Legroom in the knee area

2. Legroom in the foot area

≤40cm

1

2

≥30cm

≥55cm

≥

3

5

c

m

≥

6

7

c

m

≤

8

0

c

m