Hi Sandy
Try starting with BS 8300. Chapter 12.3 gives guidance on changing & shower
areas.
From my experience, I suggest
1. Flooring.
Whenever possible I recommend a flooring such as Altro 'marine' across the
whole
floor. Their website www.altro.com gives details of the types and
installation details. Also get a contractor who knows what they are doing.
Spread of water can be a big problem if they don't get the fall right (also
if a power shower is used). I have seen too many where the water doesn't
drain properly - including one where it flowed away from the waste gulley
towards the door & another where a 10mm high piece of wood had been glued to
the floor around the shower area to stop the water.
I avoid quarry tiles - even if slip resistant when wet, as they tend to be
cold underfoot.
2. Shower unit
- Lever controls are generally easier than dials for people who have
difficulties with grip. Several manuafacturer's do lever controls but it
needs to be specified and even some of these can be quite stiff. Redring do
a shower they developed with RNIB with tactile button controls, an
illuminated display & beeps.
- For greater flexibility & ease of use, if the shower is going to be used
by people sitting or standing I suggest a longer than standard slider rail &
hose for the shower head. (A standard slider rail is usually about
500-600mm & the hose I think about 1000-1200mm)
hope that helps.
Carol Johnson
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From: "Bannister, Sandy (CS HR)" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:07 PM
Subject: Shower Facilities suitable for Wheelchair Users
Hi. We are installing some new showers at County Hall (to include one
shower suitable for wheelchair users). Please can anyone give me advice on
written guidance but also common mistakes which we should avoid?
Many thanks.
Sandy Bannister
Disability Equality Adviser
Tel 01905 766225
Fax 01905 766221
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