Design guide for wheelchair accessible housing - Portsmouth

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Design guide for wheelchairaccessible housingOccupational Therapy ServiceOT 14/8/06 5:43 pm Page 1OT 14/8/06 5:43 pm Page 2Design guide for wheelchair accessible housing1ContentsIntroductionPage 31. wheelchair mobility Turning spacePage 42. Access and Entrance requirementsPage 53. General requirementsPage Entrance doorsPage Internal doorsPage Sliding doorsPage 114. Bathroom and General bathroom considerationsPage 12Circulation spaceDoorElectrical and heating ToiletsPage 13PositioningRails in toiletsToilet roll Wash hand basinPage BathsPage 16Design guide for wheelchairaccessible housingOccupational Therapy ServiceOT 14/8/06 5:43 pm Page 1Design guide for wheelchair accessible housing2Contents Shower requirementsPage 18Flooring/traysEnclosuresCurtainsShower seatShower controlsRailsShowers over baths6.

Design guide for wheelchair accessible housing 9 There should be a gap of at least 380mm between the top of the door and the ceiling so a suitable door-opening device, for example an electronically operated door opener/closer, can be installed if required. Fully glazed doors are not appropriate. If a door with a vision panel is

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