When the BS5810 accessible WC was designed, it was believed that the space
between WC and wall would be large enough for an assistant. I understand
that it was soon accepted that the space was too small. Selwyn Goldsmith
said he would like the space to be smaller so that there was less distance
to stretch to the grab rail; since then I have specifed 400mm.
It is a good place for bins though.
Brian T.
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Michael Zuliani
Sent: 30 November 2009 11:24
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Subject: 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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