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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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