All other fittings, for example the water tank, hand dryer, towel, soap dispensers, waste bins, hand-held shower, etc, should be set at a height between 800 mm and 1 100 mm from the floor (see Fig. 80). Coat hooks should be set at different heights, 900 mm to 1 100 mm, and additionally at least one hook at 1 400 mm. Accessories shall be placed in close proximity to the basin, to avoid a person with wet hands wheeling a chair.
Dispensers for toilet paper shall be reachable from the water-closet, either under the grab bar or on the sidewall of a corner toilet at a height between 600 mm and 700 mm from the floor (see Fig. 80).
Light switches should be fixed inside all accessible toilet cubicles or the lighting should automatically switch on when someone enters the room. Timed light switches should not be installed or used.
Needle boxes to safely dispose of needles (for example from diabetes patients) should be provided.
If a sanitary bin is supplied, it should be reachable from the water-closet. Sanitary bins with non-touch opening devices are preferred.
Non-touch soap dispensers are preferred.
B-9.9 Water Supply
An independent water supply (hand-held shower) shall be provided next to the toilet. An alternative such as a
combination bidet and rear side pan/built-in bidet can be installed.
B-9.10 Taps
Taps should be mixer, lever or sensor operated to aid operation, complying with requirements given in B-7. The tap controls should be set no more than 300 mm from the front of the washbasin. It is recommended that a thermostat be installed to limit the temperature of the hot water to a maximum of C in order to prevent scalding. Hot and cold water taps should be identifiable by both colour and tactile markings.