Specification F2.9 Accessible adult change facilities

be constructed so that all required equipment and fixtures are contained within the same room; and

if it is a unisex facility, be located such that it can be entered without crossing an area reserved for one sex only.

A hoist complying with Clause 3.

A toilet pan, seat, backrest and grabrails complying with Clause 4.

A washbasin and tap complying with Clause 5.

Fixtures and fittings as specified in Clause 6.

A change table complying with Clause 7.

Changing rails complying with Clause 8.

An automated sliding entrance door complying with Clause 9.

Signage complying with Clause 10.

Operating instructions for the hoist and change table in accordance with Clause 11.

Circulation spaces complying with Figure 2.

Figure 2 Required circulation spaces

Diagram a. Turning space, each side of the pan and in front of the pan

Diagram b. Turning space and circulation space for a washbasin

Diagram c. Turning space and circulation space for changing rails

Notes to Figure 2:

1. The Roman numerals shown in Figure 2 indicate the following required circulation spaces:
   1. Turning space: a full circle of 1125 mm radius.
   2. Each side of the pan: 900 mm (measured from each edge of the pan).
   3. In front of the pan: 2350 mm (measured from the wall behind the pan, and therefore includes the pan itself).
   4. For a washbasin: the width of the basin (450 mm) increasing to a width of 1350 mm measured at a distance of 750 mm out from the wall against which the washbasin is mounted then continuing at that width for a further 800 mm (to a total of 1550 mm out from the wall).
   5. For changing rails: the width of the rails increasing to a width of 1350 mm at a distance of 750 mm out from the wall to which the rails are fixed then continuing at that width for a further 800 mm (to a total of 1550 mm out from the wall).
2. All required circulation spaces must extend for a minimum height of 2000 mm above finished floor level.
3. Required circulation spaces may be overlapped.

the front edge of the pan is 800 mm (±10 mm) from the rear wall; and

the top of the seat is between 460 mm and 480 mm above finished floor level; and

there is a minimum clearance of 900 mm, measured horizontally, between each side of the pan and any adjacent wall or privacy screen.

be of the full-round type (not open-fronted) with minimal contours to the top surface; and

be securely fixed in position when in use; and

have seat fixings that provide lateral stability to the seat when the seat is in use; and

be load-rated to 150 kg; and

have a minimum luminance contrast of 30% against the pan, wall or floor; and

remain in the fully upright position when raised.

be located on the centreline of the toilet, at a height of—

above finished floor level; and

not be located within the area required for any grabrails or backrest; and

have the button mounted so that it is proud of the wall surface, and activates the flushing operation before the button becomes level with the surrounding surface.

be capable of withstanding a force, in any direction, of not less than 1100 N; and

have a minimum height, between the lower edge of the backrest and the top of the seat, of between 120 mm and 150 mm; and

have a vertical height, between the upper and lower edges of the backrest, of between 150 mm and 200 mm; and

have a width of between 350 mm and 400 mm; and

be positioned such that the face of the backrest achieves an angle of between 95°and 100° back from the seat, when the seat is in use.

of the drop-down type; and

located such that—

at least 850 mm long; and

with a diameter of between 30 mm and 40 mm; and

securely fixed to withstand a force, in any direction, of not less than 1100 N; and

provided with a toilet paper dispenser on one side; and

capable of being lifted up or swung away when not in use, so as to allow unimpeded access to the toilet pan.

A vertical mirror must be provided at the washbasin, with a reflective surface that—

If a second vertical mirror is provided in the facility, it must have a reflective surface that—

between 900 mm and 1100 mm above finished floor level; and

not less than 500 mm from any internal corner.

at a height of between 1200 mm and 1350 mm above finished floor level; and

adjacent to the washbasin; and

not less than 500 mm from any internal corner.

A sanitary disposal bin must be provided in the corner adjacent to the toilet pan.

An incontinence pad disposal bin must be provided in the corner adjacent to the change table.

permanently installed, with one of the long edges up against a wall and with a retractable safety rail on the opposite side; and

motorised for the purposes of height adjustment; and

height adjustable between 450 mm and 900 mm above finished floor level; and

not less than 700 mm wide; and

not less than 1800 mm long.

1100 mm in locations where beach wheelchairs are likely to be used; or

950 mm in all other locations.

Door leaf and door jamb; or

Door leaf and adjacent wall; or

Architraves (where used) and adjacent wall; or

Door leaf and architrave (where used); or

Door jamb and adjacent wall.

it has a gentle opening and closing movement; and

there is sufficient dwell time for a user to safely travel through the doorway.

between 900 mm and 1200 mm above finished floor level; and

not less than 500 mm from any internal corner.

have a minimum diameter of 25 mm; and

be proud of the surrounding surface; and

activate the door operation before the button becomes level with the surrounding surface; and

be of a contrasting colour to the surrounding plate.

"Occupied" and "Vacant" on the external plate.

"Locked" and "Unlocked" on the internal plate.

the symbol shown in Figure 10; and

the words "Accessible Adult Change Facility".