Jane,
As requested
Michael Zuliani BSc MRICS MIFireE MBEng FinstLM
Principal Building Control Surveyor
Building Control & Engineering Services
Cherwell District Council
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jane Simpson
Sent: 30 November 2009 11:40
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Subject: Re: Setting out of an accessible toilet.
Any boxing out should not obstruct transfer, however, if I understand correctly you are concerned with the space to the near wall side at low level. This should not obstruct transfer.
My concern is that this boxing out does not impede access to the wash basin or other facilities. Do you have a photo?
Regards Jane
Jane Simpson
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of 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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