Rafal Kaczynski
Hi Mark New Regulations for Disabled bathrooms It is extremely important for full disabled bathroom facilities to be available for whoever may need them. There are many different resources widely available for all different manner of needs and requirements. Disabled Bathrooms must include grab rails, raised toilet seats and shower chairs just to name a few. Changes to the Building Regulations have been extensive and now cover access for everyone, including- • Wheelchair users, • Ambulant disabled people • People of either sex with babies and small children • People with luggage • People with learning difficulties • People with visual or hearing impairments • People who lack tactile sensitivity and are likely to scald themselves on hot surfaces. The new standard is required for all new buildings and major refurbishments, including extensions to buildings, or when an entire washroom or bathroom is refitted with new disability products. It also takes into consideration the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which states that “all suppliers of goods and services must remove all physical barriers where it is deemed reasonable to do so”, and this is probably why the new standard is so exorbitant. Here are a few examples of how this construes into actual installations: All Disabled bathrooms, basin and bath taps (not showers) must be capable of being operated using a closed fist, this means single lever, lever action, push button, or electronic taps must be used.
