Guidelines for the installation of products in sanitary facilities
Hinged and fixed arm supports
Sturdy arm supports on both sides of toilet 1	symmetrical support
Protrudes beyond the front of the toilet and the shower seat 2	200 mm
Height of arm supports (on both sides) above toilet and/or shower seat 2	min 250 mm, max 300 mm
Distance between top of arm supports and surface of floor 3	750 mm
Distance between inside of arm supports and side wall 2	≥ 350 mm
Distance between centre of toilet and/or shower seat and arm supports 1	350 mm
Distance between arm supports 1	700 mm
Walls suitable for installation of sturdy arm supports 1
Arm supports can be grasped firmly 1
Essential components are sturdy and robust 1

 

Toilets
Distance between centre of toilet and side wall 1	≥ 550 mm
Height of backrest above toilet (measured from toilet seat to bottom of backrest) 3	min 230 mm, max 300 mm

 

Shower seats (wall mounted) and commode / shower chairs
Seat height (= top of shower seat from surface of floor) 1	min value 400 mm, average value 470 mm, max value 540 mm
Distance between centre of shower seat and side wall (corner installations) 1	550 mm
Seat depth 1	between 400 – 450 mm
Seat area, width x length 1	700 x 900 mm
Free space next to shower seat on both sides, minimum 1	350 x 1200 mm
Free space next to shower seat for sideways transfers and care, minimum 1 side 1	900 x 1200 mm
Free space at front of shower seat 2	≥ 1200 x 1200 mm
Standard shower area, preferably sloping towards drainage 1	900 x 900 mm
Support: sturdy armrests, distance above seat 1	200 – 330 mm
Support: distance between armrests approx. 1	500 mm

 

Grab rails, horizontally installed
Horizontal surface, rail height (above floor or stairs) 1	between 850 – 900 mm
Height of second rail (above floor or stairs) 1	600 mm
Hand must be able to hold onto rail easily, space around rail 1	≥ 50 mm
Hand must be able to move along the rail easily 1
Horizontal rail in combination with Click-On frame for shower seat (centre of tube) 3	920 mm

 

Grab rails (and shower rail where appropriate), vertically installed
Distance to side wall 2	≥ 50 mm
Reach envelope, height 1	average value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm
Grab rail as shower rail, length 2	≥ 1000 mm
Height of shower head on shower rail from surface of floor 1	min 950 mm, max 2200 mm

 

Grab rails, diagonally installed
Installation at an angle of 45 degrees 3
Grip point is at the bottom corner, within comfortable reach of the user 1	average value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm

Definitions:
Minimum value ¹ = minimum value for shorter users
Average value ¹ = average value or preferred value for shared use
Maximum value ¹ = maximum value for taller users
Critical value ¹ = recommended range, limit values

Grab rails (and shower rail where appropriate), vertically installed
Walls suitable for installation of sturdy grab rails / arm supports 1
Form and function: component can be identified by touch 1
Essential components are sturdy, robust and can be grasped firmly 1
Distance from an internal angle (in the shower, outside shower spray) 1	≥ 500 - 550 mm
Height of components (e.g. shower tap) above surface of floor 1	optimum value 1050 mm, average value 900 – 1200 mm critical value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm
Height of alarm cord, round at wall, above surface of floor 2	400 mm
(Grab) rail over full width of door, height from surface of floor 2	900 mm

 

Washbasin adjustment system and washbasin rails
Height for use when sitting, measured from surface of floor to top of tube 1	min value 620 mm, average value 700 mm, max value 820 mm
To accommodate wheelchair users 1	820 mm

 

Shower stretchers and trolleys
Height for standing carer, measured from surface of floor to lying surface 1	min value 800 mm, average value 1000 mm, max value 1250 mm

 

Mirrors
Height of mirror from surface of floor, standing 1	min 1050 mm, max 1950 mm
Height of mirror from surface of floor, sitting 2	min 600 mm, max 1450 mm

 

Space required in bathrooms and toilets
Transfer space
In front of and beside toilets and (area for possible) shower seat 1	≥ 900 x 1200 mm
With assistance, on one side of toilet 1	≥ 900 x 1800 mm
With assistance, on other side of toilet 1	≥ 900 x 1200 mm
With lift 2	≥ 900 x 1200 mm
Visitor’s toilet in dwelling, free corridor width 1	≥ 1100 mm
Walking space between sanitary items such as toilet, washbasin and shower area 1	≥ 900 mm
Turning space/turning circle 1	≥ 1500 x 1500 mm
Standing space for wheelchair, (partially) under washbasin 1,2	≥ 900 x 1200 mm
Sitting space
Distance from backrest 2	≥ 850 mm
Sitting space, including backrest, width x length 1,2	≥ 700 x 900 mm
Sitting space, wheelchair user, width x length 2	≥ 900 x 1200 mm
Leg room, height x width x depth 1	≥ 600 x ≥ 600 x 600 mm
Foot space, height x depth 1	≥ 200 x ≥ 800 mm

Definitions:
Minimum value ¹ = minimum value for shorter users
Average value ¹ = average value or preferred value for shared use
Maximum value ¹ = maximum value for taller users
Critical value ¹ = recommended range, limit values

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