Try also sport england guidance,
http://www.sportengland.org/disabled.pdf they give guidance showing a
different layout.

You will need to establish whether it is independent unisex showering
that is required and or assisted. See the changing places campaign
http://www.mencap.org.uk/html/campaigns/changingplaces.asp.

Regards Jane

Jane Simpson BA Grad Dip Arch RIBA
Regional Manager
For and on behalf of
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Carol Johnson
Sent: 11 October 2006 09:41
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Shower Facilities suitable for Wheelchair Users

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]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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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