There are options available for hinged or sliding door situations whilst assisting in fulfilling duties required under the equality act.
Height of door handle for disabled toilet.
As with taps lever door handles are the easiest type to use and should be mounted for easy reach between 900 1 200 mm above the finished floor level see figure 5.
Ideal for public and commercial businesses for disabled toilets.
Jeflock disabled bathroom locksets radar lock sets disabled facility furniture disabled turn and releases and disabled toilet door handles available from cookson hardware.
Extra heights any wheelchair accessible washroom for men will have two 600mm long vertical grab bars either side of the urinal with their centre lines at 1100mm.
The cl100 lavilock was the only code compliant commercial grade disabled toilet access lock available in the new zealand market until cs for doors added the cl400 ada range.
The door furniture should contrast in colour and luminance with the door finish to ensure clear visibility for people suffering from visual impairment.
Grab rails in a unisex wheelchair accessible toilet with corner wc.
Primarily intended for the elderly and disabled to ensure ease of use and access.
For wooden doors between 32 and 50mm.
Window controls should also be lever operated if possible.
Back to the wall toilets.
Door furniture door closers hinges bolts cylinders door stops door seals padlocks accessories window hardware keyless entry general hardware accessories bathroom hardware fittings exit devices electric locks disabled compliant products signage grab rails installation tools discontinued products manufacturers.
Where possible door and window controls should be operable with one hand.
Clear door width 700mm door latch height 900 to 1100mm measured to top of handle from finished floor level clearance 35 to 45mm measured from inside of handle to door face handle grip 20mm min curve at end of handle to ensure grip snib locks 45mm minimum length of spindle pan.
Radar keys for toilets ideal for commercial and public places.
Door and window controls.
Doors which are not self closing should have a long pull handle horizontally fitted onto the push side of the door to help a disabled person to close the door see figure 1 below.
Persons with disabilities shall not be required to travel a distance of more than 45 m on the same floor or 25 m where horizontal and vertical distances are combined in order to reach a toilet accessible to them regardless of the number of toilets available to persons without disabilities.
It has been specifically designed for sliding toilet doors and has the added benefits of vacant and in use indication etched into the side plate.