We also need to remember working space for personal assistant(s) which
no-one ever plans into construction
Vin West
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Subject: Re: Accessible WC doors
> It is unlikely that BS8300 12.4.7. dimensions were ever acceptable, as a
> typical wheelchair is 1200-1350 long and 700 mm wide (wider for heavy
> people). this dimension does not take into account the increasingly
> popular sport style wheelchairs which have a wheel span 900-1000 wide. not
> does it take into account indoor/outdoor or outdoor powered wheelchairs,
> nor other mobility vehicles. At best this dimension is only suitable for
> domestic use.
> experience and research since the publication of BS8300 suggests a minimum
> of 1800 long by 950 wide for general public use clear of the door swing.,
> in sport premises and where outdoor power chairs and scooters etc. need to
> be accommodated the space needs to be even larger.
>
> Regards
> Dave Croft
>
> Terry Warren wrote:
>
>>Where a wheelchair-accessible WC door has to open inwards, Part M would
>>appear to suggest a wheelchair turning space of 1500mm clear of doorswing
>>and this would seem sensible. However, in exceptional circumstances, does
>>anyone think that the 1100 x 700 clear space mentioned in BS8300 12.4.7
>>would work in practice?
>>
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