AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code.pdf

AS 1428.1—2009                                        78




       15.3.2 Accessible sole occupancy units
       Accessible sole occupancy units shall have the following characteristics:
       (a)    The projection of the washbasin from the wall and the position of taps, bowl
              and drain outlet shall be determined in accordance with Figure 45.
       (b)    Water supply pipes and waste outlet pipes shall not encroach on the required
              clear space under the washbasin, as shown in Figure 45.
       (c)    For each washbasin fixture, the unobstructed circulation space shall be in
              accordance with Figure 46. The washbasin fixture and its fittings are the only
              fixtures permitted in this space.
       (d)    Shelf space shall be provided adjacent to the washbasin in one of the
              following ways:
              (i)       As a vanity top—
                        (A)   at a height of 800 mm to 830 mm above the floor;
                        (B)   with a minimum width of 120 mm beside the basin;
                        (C)   with a minimum depth of 300 mm from the front to the rear wall;
                              and
                        (D)   with no encroachment into any knee and toe clearance space for a
                              minimum width of 850 mm centred on the basin.
              (ii)      As a separate fixture—
                        (A)   within any circulation space at a height of 900 mm to 1000 mm with
                              a minimum underside clearance of 850 mm for a width of 120 mm
                              to 150 mm and length of 300 mm to 400 mm; and
                        (B)   external to all circulation spaces at a height of 800 mm to 1000 mm
                              with a minimum width of 120 mm and minimum length of 400 mm.




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