SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEELCHAIR-COMPATIBLE TOILETS

MOVEMENT AREAS

Required clearance of at least 150 x 150 cm as turning area

Distance between toilet and wall/other objects at least 30cm on one side,

at least 90cm on the other side (facilitates the move from wheelchair to toilet)

In new builds, the toilet must be accessible from both sides

SEAT HEIGHT

Height incl. seat: 46-48cm above upper edge finished floor in compliance

with DIN 18040-2

Tip: Due to different wheelchair heights, the seat height should be adjusted individually

DEPTH

Required depth: 70 cm, to make it easier to move from the wheelchair to the toilet when

approaching from the side

HANDLES/BACK SUPPORT

Folding supports must be fixed to the left and right of the toilet with their upper

edge 28cm above the height of the seat

A back support is to be installed 55cm behind the front edge of the toilet (without toilet cover!)

CONTROL SYSTEM

The flush and toilet-roll holder must be reachable with hand or arm

It must be possible to operate the flush when seated without changing the sitting position

Alternatively, a non-contact flush can be fitted

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