AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code.pdf

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       15.2.8 Circulation space
       15.2.8.1 General
       For each WC, the unobstructed circulation space from the finished floor to a height
       of not less than 2000 mm shall be as shown in Figure 43, except for the following,
       which are allowed to intrude into the circulation space:
       (a)    The toilet paper dispenser (see Clause 15.2.6).
       (b)    Grabrails (see Clause 15.2.7).
       (c)    Washbasin limited to 100 mm intrusion as shown in Figure 43.
       (d)    Hand dryers and towel dispensers.
       (e)    Soap dispensers (see Clause 15.4.3).
       (f)    Shelves (see Clause 15.4.2).
       (g)    Wall cabinets, where provided, which shall not protrude more than 150 mm
              into the circulation space. The mounting of wall cabinets shall be at least
              900 mm above floor level and the top shelf shall be a maximum of 1250 mm
              above floor level.
       (h)    Clothes hanging devices (see Clause 15.4.4).
       (i)    Portable sanitary disposal unit as shown in Figure 43.
       (j)    Other wall mounted fixtures, such as dispensing units and sharps disposal
              units, which shall have 900 mm minimum height clearance from the finished
              floor level and a maximum projection of 150 mm from finished wall surface.
       The overlapping of circulation spaces shall be in accordance with Clause 15.6.
       15.2.8.2 Baby change tables
       Where installed, baby change tables shall—

A1     (a)    not encroach into the circulation space of any other toilet facility when in the
              folded up position; and
       (b)    have a maximum height of 820 mm and a minimum clearance underneath of
              720 mm when in the open position.




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