Sanitary Facilities for Persons with Disabilities U3P2U9,1.11

Which category of Building Regulations Approved Document M Volume 1 covers reasonable provision for most people, including wheelchair users, to enter and access habitable rooms and sanitary facilities at entrance level?

• M4(3) Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings

• M4(2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings

• M1 Access and use of buildings other than dwellings

• M4(1) Category 1: Visitable dwellings

In which category of Building Regulations Approved Document M Volume 2 are the requirements applicable to buildings other than dwellings?

• M4(1) Category 1: Visitable dwellings

• M4(2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings

• M4(3) Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings

• M1 Access and use of buildings other than dwellings

What is the main difference between ambulant accessible WCs and dedicated accessible WCs?

• Ambulant accessible WCs have lower WC parts, while dedicated accessible WCs have higher WC parts.

• Ambulant accessible WCs have outward opening doors, while dedicated accessible WCs have inward opening doors.

• Ambulant accessible WCs offer wheelchair access, while dedicated accessible WCs do not.

• Ambulant accessible WCs have grab rails, while dedicated accessible WCs do not.

What is the minimum width of outward opening doors for dedicated accessible WCs?

• 900mm

• 750mm

• 600mm

• 1000mm

What is the overall floor space required for dedicated accessible WCs?

• 1200mm x 1800mm

• 1300mm x 2000mm

• 1400mm x 2100mm

• 1500mm x 2200mm

What should be considered when designing bathrooms for people with a physical disability?

• The need for a walk-in bath with a bathboard, bath lift or bath hoist

• The need for a raised height washbasin with lever operated/infra-red operated taps

• The need for space, especially if the person is a wheelchair user

• The need for a shower screen to keep the rest of the room dry

What can be provided in a shower or wet room to support a person with a physical disability?

• Outward opening doors that are at least 900mm wide

• A washbasin with taps specifically designed for persons with limited hand movement

• Strategically positioned grab rails or shower seats

• Emergency alarms via a red pull cord

What is the purpose of an accessible WC facility?

• To provide a more luxurious experience for all users

• To provide a separate facility for elderly users

• To provide a dedicated space for wheelchair users

• To provide a larger space for all users

What type of taps are specifically designed for persons with limited hand movement?

• Lever operated taps

• Infra-red operated taps

• Push-button operated taps

• Twist-operated taps

What is the purpose of an emergency alarm in an accessible WC facility?

• To control the water temperature

• To provide a decorative element to the facility

• To automatically flush the toilet

• To alert others in case of an emergency