Hi Malcolm
the 1500 dimension is tight at best for standard manual wheelchairs
(absolute minimum) especially if they need help in transfer. I agree
with John and Pete. I include some info below.
a sports manual wheelchair could also be unable to use it due to their
up to 1000 wheel base width.
1500 is also tight for a larger ambulant person who needs help.
if a powered wheelchair (class B or C) tries to use 1500 they find it
difficult to man oeuvre close enough for transfer, as the batteries
often protrude at the rear.
it is also dependent on the site of the doorway and any furnishings and
fittings in the cubicle and management issues i.e. keeping the cubicle
clear of cleaning equipment and other storage.
ISO 7176-5
turning circles spin -
manual wheelchair (standard) 1500 x 2000
Class A powered (indoor) 1500 x 2000
Class B powered (indoor/outdoor) 1500 x 2000
Class C powered (outdoor) 1800 x 2000
turning circles drive -
manual wheelchair 1650 recommended circle 2000
Class A powered 1780 recommended circle 2000
Class B powered 1795 recommended circle 2300
Class C powered 2700 recommended circle 2800
spinning reverse 180 turn
manual, class A + B 1400 min.
Class C 1740
you would need to consider who is likely to use the building before
making a 'reasonable' choice. i.e. community hall used for sport or
dancing for wheelchair riders, older people who are more likely to use
powered chairs,
have you thought about an alternative site? it might be cheaper and
safer than altering a load bearing wall and making the related upper
floor support changes. if you use an alternative space you might
consider making the unit larger to contain a changing bed. placing
someone on the floor to change them is degrading, unhealthy and could be
a safety hazard for manual handling. if this is a place used as a day
centre or for other long period occupation this might be a sensible
arrangement. See the pamis design a copy con be obtained from
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Dave Croft
Malcolm Crate wrote:
>Dear all
>I have a community hall that is is being refurbished and they are installing
>an Accessible WC at the moment. Unfortunately the maximum width available
>is 1450. I can create additional width but at a considerable extra cost
>because it would involve removing part of a loadbearing masonry wall. My
>question is should I let it go ahead at 1450 x 2200 or should I be
>absolutely strict on the 1500 minimum width?
>Regards
>Malcolm Crate
>Access and Building Standards Manager
>Department for Sustainable Communities
>Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
>Tel: 01851709325
>Mobile: 07799066218
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