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Facility : Toilet |
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Accessible public toilets should have the universally adopted symbol for wheelchair access displayed outside. | |
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W C or toilet compartments should have enough floor space for wheelchair users to enter and exit. | |
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The toilet bowl should be of a type (e.g. wall hung) and in a position as to permit easy approach by wheelchair users. | |
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The seat of the toilet bowl should be at the correct height for the wheelchair users. Any accessory seat pad on the toilet seat should be firmly secured. | |
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WC compartments should have support rails at a position and height suitable
for wheelchair users and other persons with physical disabilities.
Upward-folding support bars are recommended to allow lateral transfer from
the wheelchair. |
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A toilet paper dispenser should be so installed as to be easily used by a person with physical impairments sitting on the toilet. | |
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Fittings, such as soap dispenser, electric hand dryer and mirror, should be low enough for a wheelchair user to use comfortably. | |
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Floor finishes should be of non-slip material. | |
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Doors should be either of the sliding or outward-opening type. | |
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Locks to toilet doors or cubicle should be a type that can be opened from outside in case of emergency. Lock lever should be of the type that can be easily opened by person with weak grip power. |
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Reference figure :- |
 Figure 4.2a : WC |