Wheelchair users may be able to pull themselves to a standing position to use a urinal, or they may be able to use a urinal from their wheelchair. Ambulant persons with disabilities, for example crutch users, may need support in front of urinals. Bowl urinals are preferable to slab urinals for the benefit of visually impaired.
When wall hung urinals are fitted in the washroom, it is recommended that at least one of these have its rim set at a height of for wheelchair users and at least one have its rim set at a height of for standing users/ambulant disabled. When installed, both should be equipped with a vertical grab rail. Urinals shall be minimum deep measured from the outer face of the urinal rim to the back of the fixture.
The lower urinal position as shown in Fig. 83 is also beneficial to a person of lower stature. Where an
accessible urinal is provided, the accessible approach to the same shall be ensured. This wall hung urinal should be set clear above the floor level, without any raised access platform and with a clear floor area in front of the urinal of at least 760 mm wide and 1220 mm deep to allow forward approach for ambulant disabled and minimum of 900 mm × 1350 mm for wheelchair users to use the urinals (see Fig. 84). Urinals should contrast visually with the wall to which they are attached.