Hi Michael,
Were there any specific reasons why they had to box the pipework
externally rather than in the wall? Although it wouldn't affect a side
transfer, it blocks the floor access space for any sanitary disposal
unit etc., which further tempts managers of such facilities to place
these items within the opposite transfer space.
Regards,
Rob
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Forward Planning Team, Planning Services
Lancaster City Council, PO Box 4, Dalton Square,
Lancaster LA1 1PW
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From: Michael Zuliani [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 30 November 2009 11:24
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Setting out of an accessible toilet.
All,
I work in local authority buiding control and also have responsibilities
for access issues within my local authority. We have a new sports
complex rapidly approaching completion. With respect to the accessible
WC in the main reception area the contractor has boxed pipework at low
level reducing the 500mm dimension from wall to centre line of pan to
380mm. Obviously my comments so far have reflected the guidance in the
BS and other supporting documentation (i.e Goldsmith) insomuch as the
space is intended for assisted transfer and any reduction would make
that assistance provision very difficult, if not impossible.
The architects argument is that the 500mm dimension is specifically for
the setting out of the grab rail and does not provide a space for
assisted transfer as that space (i.e 500mm) is too small to assist in a
safe fashion.
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Michael Zuliani Building Control Oxon
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