1. Toilet for physically
challenged
BY
NILESH KRISHNAA
ROHIT

2. A toilet is to be designed for physically challenged people. Write down the list of items
required and brief specification for each of the listed items with simple sketches. ?
• Restrooms should allow individuals in wheelchairs to enter , close the door, use the fixtures ,
reopen the door ,and exit the room .
• Restrooms should also include an unobstructed turning space, either a 5’ (1524mm) diameter
circle or a “T – shaped “ clear area , at one location within the room.
• Accessible fixtures within restrooms should be on accessible routes

3. ENTRY
• Accessible restrooms should be identified with a graphic symbol located on the
door or an adjacent wall. Restroom doors should be at least 3’ (914.4mm) wide
with hardware that is easy to grasp. Maneuvering room should be provided for
door operation ,particularly where screen walls are provide for privacy. If doors
are equipped with closers , screen walls should be a minimum 4’-6” from the
corridor wall . transition – strips between floor finishes should be as flush as
possible . Where tile floors are provided , nonskid finish is recommended.

5. VANITIES AND LAVATORIES
• The top of vanity counter or lavatories should be no higher than 2’- 10” above the floor . Knee
space 2’5” high ,1’5” deep ,2’6” wide should be provided directly below the basin . Hot water or
drain pipes that abut the knee space should be protected .
• A clear area 2’6” wide by 4’0” long should be provided in front of accessible sinks or vanities

6. BASIN
• Should be no deeper than 6 ½ “ . In vanities , oval bowls are recommended to reduce the
horizontal – reach to the faucets and controls. Faucets should be easy to grasp and operate .
Single – lever controls are recommended . Water temperature should be clearly indicated with
graphics , colors or symbols. Automatic units should remain open for a minimum of ten seconds .

7. MIRRORS AND ACCESSORIES
• Restroom mirrors and accessories should serve all guests .the top edge of the reflecting surface
of mirrors should be a minimum of 6’2” above the floor . For children and guests in wheelchairs ,
the lower edge should be no higher than 3’ 4” , although a lower mounting height is preferred.
This can be provided even with a 4” splash back above the vanity . A wall – mounted ,full – length
mirror is also recommended

8. LIGHTING
• It is particularly important at the vanity . The light level does not need to be as high as the guest
bathroom but should allow guests to make minor adjustments for grooming or to touch- up
makeup (minimum 50 foot- candles recommended) . Light at the mirror should be baffled and
diffused to reduce glare . The lighting level in other areas of the room should balance the level at
the vanity . Light fixtures at the toilet stalls should be located to provide appropriate light levels
within each stall (minimum 10 foot candles recommended)

9. SOAP DISPENSERS
• It should be mounted within convenient horizontal – reach in location
such as the side wall or vanity top at the rear edge of bowl .
Dispensers should be easy to operate with wet or soapy hands

10. HOT AIR DRYERS
• They are difficult to locate in close proximity to the basin and , therefore ,are not
usually recommended . If air dryers are used,they should be mounted in locations
that provide an adjacent clear area 2’6” wide by 4’0” long .the nozzle should be
adjustable and approximately 3’0” above the floor .

11. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS
It should also be within convenient reach , so guests can dry their
hands and face while positioned in front of the basin .if a wheel chair
must be repositioned to reach the towel dispenser, the guest’s wet
hands pick up dirt from the chair’s rear wheels. Towel advance
mechanisms should be simple to operate with one hand and no higher
than 4’ 6” above the floor . Wall - mounted trash receptacles that
project more than 4” from the wall should extend to a minimum height
of 2’3” above the floor .

12. TOILET STALLS
• At least one toilet stall in each restroom should accommodate guests
with restricted mobility .

14. DOOR
• In toilets partitions should provide a 2’8” clear opening which typically requires a 2’ -10” wide
door . The arrangements of stall doors should provide maneuvering clearances for the anticipated
direction of approach . Door stops projecting from the strike – side of the partition should be
rounded to avoid injuries or catching loose clothing . Door latches should be easy to operate ,even
with poor hand function . Pulls are recommended on both sides of partition doors so that it is not
necessary to use the latch to pull the door closed .clothes hooks should be mounted no higher
than 4’6” which is near eye level for many guests . Therefore , hooks should be mounted on fixed
partitions or carefully located to avoid injuries as the door swings.

15. WATER CLOSETS
Its should be mounted with the top of the seat at a height between 17” and 19” (17”
recommended).grab bars should be provided as illustrated to aid balanced and transfer . Grab bar
anchorage should meet the requirements. Toilet paper dispensers , toilet seat cover dispensers
,sanitary napkin disposals , and other accessories should be located within convenient reach of
seated guests .flush controls should be automatic or hand operated , mounted on the widest side of
the stall , no higher than 3’ -8” above the floor

17. URINAL
• Urinals should be either stall – type or wall – hung with an elongated rim projecting at lest 1’2”
from the wall . Urinals should be mounted with the rim not higher than 1’-5” above the floor . A
clear area 2’ 6” wide by 4”-0” long should be provided in front of each accessible urinal .if privacy
– screens project beyond the front of the urinal riim ,they should be at least 2’6” apart . Controls
for urinals may be automatic or hand operated , and mounted no higher than 3’8”.