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Guidance /


            ACCESSIBILITY
            Access is a right for people with reduced mobility. Architectural   WCs
            and technical provision must be made to allow everyone, disabled
            people, the elderly and those with reduced mobility, to maintain   Every building providing public toilet facilities should incorporate
            maximum independence in their day-to-day life.       a toilet that is accessible by wheelchair users and an accessible
                                                                 washbasin on every floor that has public access.
            In particular, they must have easy access to all public places
            such as civic buildings, cultural centres, hospitals, shops, buildings   Disabled toilets should be installed near to non-disabled toilets
            with communal living, individual housing...          so that they are grouped together.

                                                                 If there are separate toilets for each sex, a disabled toilet should be
            THE DELABIE SOLUTION                                 available for each sex. Washbasins, or at least one washbasin
                                                                 per group of washbasins, should be accessible by disabled people,
                                                                 as well as the various fittings, especially mirrors, soap dispensers
            The DELABIE Group through its Accessibility and Independence –   and hand dryers.
            Hygienic Accessories range delivers a complete range of grab
            bars and shower seats, as well as accessories (mirrors, soap
            dispensers, coat hooks, hand dryers, etc.). Hence facilities can be   Buildings with accommodation
            adapted to meet the specific needs of all users, regardless of their
            age or level of independence.                        All buildings that provide accommodation for the public
                                                                 must also provide rooms that are suitable for disabled use
            This guide provides recommendations and advice for the correct   and that can be occupied by a person in a wheelchair.
            installation of our products.
                                                                       Ratio of adapted rooms in relation to the total number
            However, the information is provided for guidance only.             of bedrooms in the building
            The information and installation advice must be adapted    Up to 20 rooms
            to the appropriate regulations where they exist (e.g. installation                         1 room
            height, length, number of products and accessible facilities,   Up to 50 rooms
            layout, etc.). These may vary considerably from country                                   2 rooms
            to country.                                                                            1 additional room
                                                                  More than 50 rooms               for every 50 rooms
            In order to meet these requirements, sanitary installations
            such as shower cubicles, changing rooms, wash basins and toilets
            should be adapted to ensure that they are suitable for disabled   Buildings accommodating older people or people
            people.                                              with a motor disability

                                                                 All bedrooms or accommodation, bathrooms, showers and toilets
            For DOC M recommendations see pages 61 - 71.         must be suitable for disabled people.





























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