The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires that every business providing goods or services to the public must take reasonable steps to ensure that less able people have equal access to all parts of their premises. The washroom requirements necessary for compliance with this Act are described in Part M of the Building Regulations.
Inscape works with the worlds largest manufacturer of washroom sanitaryware and we are able to help specifiers and Main Contractors achieve compliance through concise and practical guidance in designing a washroom that fully satisfies current legislation.
Guidance on minimum scale of provision of sanitary appliances for non-domestic premises:
- Where you only have one toilet facility this needs to be a large unisex wheelchair accessible washroom.
- Washrooms must offer different types of cubicles.
- standard cubicles.
- at least one ambulant cubicle per washroom.
- for every four cubicles (including ambulant) you must have an enlarged cubicle.
- where you have a washroom with more than one toilet you will need a unisex wheelchair accessible washroom by the main washroom.
- For hotel, motel and other accommodation facilities: –
- 1 in every 20 rooms must provide for disabled use.
- bedrooms deemed wheelchair accessible should have a 50:50 ratio of baths and showers.
- If you are offering public shower facilities at least one should be wheelchair accessible.
Abbeyfield House
Situated in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire and close to the southern edge of the Forest of Bowland, Abbeyfield House is the epitome of high quality accomodation set in beautiful surroundings.
Comprised of twenty six en-suite rooms, spacious dining facilities, numerous lounges and offering a wide range of activities for its residents, the accommodation offers professional care facilites designed to meet its residents needs.
A modern Care Facility.. by design
In keeping with the professional standards offered by Abbeyfield House it fell to us to provide high-quality, aesthetically pleasing but highly functional bathroom furniture to all the en-suite areas. When looking after our elderly citizens we need to ensure that they are familiar with the types of furniture provided and comfortable with its use. Our Combination Vanity Units fulfill that requirement whilst offering the additional benefits of space saving (semi-recessed basins reduce the depth of the unit), and built-in cupboard storage.
When combined with appropriate fixed or fold-down grabrails and WC backrests if required, our Combination Vanity Units provide the perfect blend of quality, function and familiarity required for caring environments.
