5 – Open Concept Bathrooms & Wide Doorways
Pressure Balance valves also protect against scalding, but do not have the independent volume and temperature functionality that a thermostatic has. While your water heater might be set at a higher temp, most thermostatic valves require use of a safety button to heat the shower water past 100 degrees. This is particularly helpful for children, the elderly, or people with disabilities who are more prone to injury by scalding. You can even adjust the water volume to conserve water. Thermostatic valves allow the user to set the temperature and then turn the water volume on and off without changing the temperature. What makes this great for accessibility is all the options it provides to accommodate the physical needs of the user.Ī thermostatic valve allows you to control both the temperature and volume of your shower independently. This slider feature allows for a handheld shower to be set at any height or angle, in addition to being used as a handheld. Including a handheld shower on a slide bar significantly increases the usability and accessibility of your shower. Using a small or slip-resistant tile throughout your bathroom is ultimately the safest choice for preventing slips and falls. Consider as well that as you exit the shower your feet will still be wet, so even stepping out onto large format or slick tile can cause slips and falls.
Smooth, large-format tile can be extremely slick when wet and should not be used in wet spaces like the shower. Smaller tiles work better for this because they provide better grip. You also want to make sure the tile used on the shower floor is slip-resistant. While we are on the subject of the shower, removing obstacles is only the first step. Shower by Hobart Builders 2 – Slip-Resistant, Small Tile Floors Considering that the most dangerous slips and falls happen in the bathroom, it only makes sense to remove as many obstacles as possible in wet spaces. Removing the shower curb makes it easier to maneuver mobility aids like wheelchairs and walkers, but it also removes a tripping hazard. It goes without saying that since curbless, accessible showers are our bread and butter we also think they are one of the best decisions you can make when designing an accessible bathroom. Similar to other bathroom designs, accessible bathrooms have multiple layouts differentiated based on split or side fixtures and vary in size with minimal lengths between 8’4”-9’8” (2.54-2.95 m) and widths in the range of 5’4”-6’10” (1.63-2.08 m).Are you planning and designing an accessible bathroom in your home? These 9 design tips and ideas are easy to incorporate in your new build or remodel. Clear floor spaces at fixtures and entry routes are allowed to overlap with the wheelchair turning space. Doors should have a minimum width of 32” (81.3 cm) and cannot swing into the required clear space of the accessible bathroom. Requiring enough internal clear floor space for a wheelchair to make a 180° turn, accessible bathrooms must have either a 60” (152.5 cm) diameter turning circle or a T-shaped turning space located within a 60” (152.5 cm) square with a minimum of 36” (91.4 cm) wide arms.
Overall bathroom sizes will vary based on the actual dimensions of bathroom fixtures. Consult local building codes for accessibility requirements. Accessible residential bathrooms are bathrooms designed for wheelchair users in residential zones that provide enough clear floor space for a wheelchair to turn.
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