Grab Bars for Water Closet
- Two grab bars should be located in each accessible toilet stall.
- One grab bar should be located behind the toilet
- The second grab bar should be located on the side wall closest to the toilet fixture.
- The side grab bars should be of a “cranked” design or a horizontal and vertical grab bar.
Dimensions of side grab bar
- Length of horizontal grab bar: 300mm minimum
- Length of vertical grab bar: 300mm minimum
- Height of grab bar: 800mm from floor
- Gap between WC – 150mm minimum
Dimensions of rear grab bar
- Width of grab bar: 600mm minimum
- Gap between WC – 150mm minimum
- Height of grab bar: 800mm from floor
Urinal Grab Bars
- Full length urinals are preferred for all urinals. The bottom lip should be at maximum height of 425mm from floor.
- Urinals minimum 350mm deep
- At least one accessible urinal should be provided wherever urinals are located
- For accessible urinals, a grab bar should be provided on both sides of the urinal mounted vertically with the centreline at 1000mm high. It should be between 380- 450mm from centreline.
- Where privacy screens are provided between urinals, there should be clearance of 900mm.
- Clear floor space of 800mm x 1400mm provided.
