Washbasins and vanity counters should have a knee space beneath Should be a minimum 800 mm wide and 1400 mm deep clear floor space in front of accessible washbasins Accessories In general accessories should have operable portions between 900-1200mm above floor. Faucets Faucets should be electronically controlled or have a single long lever-style handle that is operable with a clenched fist. Faucets should not self-close Hot water and drain pipes beneath accessible washbasins should be insulated. Dimensions Top of washbasin: 850mm from floor Centre line of wash basin to closest wall – 450mm minimum Centre line of faucet to edge of wash basin: 500mm maximum Height of dispensers and dryers: maximum 1200mm above floor Mirror height: 1000mm maximum above floor

At least one family toilet room, in addition to accessible common-use public toilets, should be provided for each gender in all public buildings Family Room Facilities Accessible family toilet rooms should be located on accessible routes Doors entering family toilet rooms should have power door operators A clear space having a diameter not less than 2100 mm should be provided inside every accessible family toilet room. Accessible family toilet rooms should contain a water closet and accompanying transfer space Baby Changing Table Where baby change tables are provided, they should be of a fold down type with the change surface a maximum of 850 mm above the floor. No operable mechanisms of the baby change tables should be located higher than 1200mm above the floor. The change table should be designed to carry a maximum load of 1.33 kN (300 lbs). A shelf for a diaper bag should be provided…

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A clear door width of minimum 900mm is required (850mm in renovations) A Clear maneuvering space of 21000mm diameter must be provided All toilet doors should have a clear width of 900m. Door furniture should have a reflectance contrast with the walls of at least 30 points LRV A collapsible coat hangar should be installed between 1100 – 1200mm from floor. It should not project more than 50mm from wall.

Doors Doors should swing outwards from toilet stall. Inward doors allowed if clear floor space of 800mm wide and 1400mm deep Gravity hinges should return door to closed position Transfer space Minimum of 900mm wide on one side of water closet Clear from obstructions In-stall washbasin Washbasins should be located on the wall beside the toilet, with its closest edge 275mm from the front edge of the toilet fixture. The depth of the washbasin should be a maximum of 400 mm. The top of the washbasin should be no higher than 825 mm above the floor and provide a minimum of 700 mm clear knee space beneath.

The following standards are advocated by the Changing Places Consortium in the UK, a leading charity campaigning for changing places to be introduced in all public facilities including: Shopping malls Arts venues, such as museums, galleries and theatres Hospitals Transport hubs like train stations, airports and motorway service stations Leisure and sports complexes Sports stadiums and arenas Entertainment venues, restaurants and cinemas Attractions, such as theme parks and zoos Their standards are in addition to the typical features of an accessible toilet, such as an emergency alarm and grab rails.  A height adjustable, adult sized changing bench The changing bench should be a minimum length of 1800mm The bench must be height-adjustable The bench can be either free-standing or wall mounted. A tracking hoist system A track hoist system (either wall or ceiling mounted) is strongly preferred. The hoist should provide access to the toilet, washbasin, changing bench and open…

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