AS 1428.1-2009 PWD Code.pdf

AS 1428.1—2009                                       80




                                          DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES


                            FIGURE 46 CIRCULATION SPACE FOR WASHBASINS

       15.4 Fixtures and fittings within a sanitary facility
       15.4.1 Mirrors
       In all sanitary facilities, the mirror shall be located either above or adjacent to the
       washbasin.
       Where provided, a vertical mirror with a reflective surface not less than 350 mm
       wide shall extend from a height of not more than 900 mm to a height of not less
       than 1850 mm above the plane of the finished floor. Where provided, a second
       vertical mirror shall extend from a height of not less than 600 mm to a height of not
       less than 1850 mm above the plane of the finished floor.
         NOTE: Angled or tilted mirrors should not be used since they do not work for all users or
         accessible facilities.
       In an accessible sole occupancy unit, the mirror shall be centred over the
       washbasin.
       15.4.2 Shelves
       Shelf space shall be provided adjacent to the washbasin in one of the following
       ways:
       (a)    As a vanity top at a height of 800 mm to 830 mm and a minimum width of
              120 mm and depth of 300 mm to 400 mm without encroaching into any
              circulation space.
       (b)    As a separate fixture—
              (i)       within any circulation space at a height of 900 mm to 1000 mm with a
                        width of 120 mm to 150 mm and length of 300 mm to 400 mm; and
              (ii)      external to all circulation spaces at a height of 790 mm to 1000 mm with
                        a minimum width of 120 mm and minimum length of 400 mm.




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