Sanitary Facilities for Persons with Disabilities phase2 11.1

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(1) Category 1: Visitable dwellings

• M1 Access and use of buildings other than dwellings

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

• M4(3) Category 3: Wheelchair user dwellings

What is the purpose of Ambulant accessible WCs?

• To be installed in a place of work or public facility

• To provide support for users with limited hand movement

• To offer a wider range of specific features

• To provide wheelchair accessibility

What are the specific features of Dedicated Accessible WCs?

• Emergency alarms via a red pull cord

• An overall floor space of 1500mm x 2200mm

• Outward opening doors that are at least 900mm wide

• All of the above

What is the main consideration when designing bathrooms for people with a physical disability?

• The length, width, and height of the bath

• The material the bath is made from

• The need for space, especially for wheelchair users

• The use of strategically positioned grab rails or shower seats

What is the purpose of a shower screen in an accessible bathroom?

• To prevent slippery floors

• To keep the rest of the room dry

• To provide wheelchair accessibility

• To provide support for users with limited hand movement

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

• Both lever operated taps and infra-red operated taps

• None of the above

• Infra-red operated taps

• Lever operated taps

What is the minimum width requirement for outward opening doors in Dedicated Accessible WCs?

• 1000mm

• 900mm

• 750mm

• 600mm

What is the overall floor space requirement for Dedicated Accessible WCs?

• 1500mm x 2200mm

• 1500mm x 2000mm

• 1200mm x 1800mm

• 1800mm x 2400mm

What is the purpose of an accessible bathroom?

• All of the above

• To offer a wider range of specific features

• To provide wheelchair accessibility

• To provide support for users with limited hand movement

What are some considerations when installing a bath for persons with disabilities?

• The material the bath is made from

• All of the above

• The length, width, and height of the bath

• The need for a bathboard, bath lift, or bath hoist