B-12.6 Accessible Changing Rooms

The minimum number of accessible changing rooms should be provided depending on the type and use of the building.

In the event that changing rooms are provided alongside a toilet area, these should comply with the specifications given in B-9.14.

A fixed bench should be set at a height of 450 mm to 480 mm above floor level. The bench should be no less than 500 mm wide, 2 000 mm in length, and be provided with a grab bar at a height of 700 mm to 800 mm with a clearance of between 50 mm and 65 mm from the wall.

A clear space of $1500\mathrm{mm}\times 1500\mathrm{mm}$ shall be beside the bench.

Coat hooks should be set at different heights, 900 mm to 1 100 mm, and additionally at least one hook at 1 400 mm.

Coat hooks, benches, locker handles and other furnishings should offer good colour and tonal contrast to their backgrounds. Non-slip floor surfaces should be used, and good lighting as well as matte finished surfaces and furnishings should be provided.

An alarm/call bell/switch may be provided (see B-9.12).

Changing rooms shall have a minimum area of $4\mathrm{m}^2$.