| Bathroom fixtures otherwise known as bathroom | | | | importance. Installing grip bars can add security. Good |
| fittings (sink, toilet, etc.) are the concluding items to | | | | places to install bars are along the side of the toilet, |
| get set up a bathroom for the handicapped, but | | | | along the side of the wall, inside the shower and any |
| people have to pick them before any plumbing | | | | other place where balance is required. |
| begins. To easily find the bathroom fixtures and | | | | People should also consider the floor surface they |
| faucets, and look for the styles that they like. The | | | | choose. Using something shiny or slippery can lead to |
| salesman should then be able to suggest various | | | | a dangerous fall. They should consider picking tile that |
| products that will work for them. | | | | has a rough texture. People should remember that a |
| When renovating a bathroom for the handicap, there | | | | bathroom is full of moisture and slippery floors even |
| are several decisions that need to be made to make | | | | if the appear dry. |
| convenience a priority for a person with disabilities. | | | | The last thing to consider when remodeling a |
| Here are some tips to consider: | | | | bathroom for the disabled is building shelves or |
| Space is one of the most important points to | | | | organizational units. Units placed low on the wall or in |
| consider when renovating a bathroom for the | | | | a bathroom closet, will prove to be very helpful. |
| disabled. There needs to be enough space for the | | | | ADA Regulations |
| person to control and balance as well as any person | | | | Type - Standard Compartment (Wheelchair |
| who may also be helping them. The amount of space | | | | Accessing made easy) |
| needed depends largely on what the person needs | | | | · Minimum width 60 inches inside |
| daily. For example, if the individual is in a wheelchair, | | | | · Minimum depth 56 inches along with partition |
| more space may also mean widening the doorway | | | | mounted water closet |
| for maneuverability. They may also need to consider | | | | · Minimum depth 59 inches with a floor affixed |
| how much space will be needed to completely open | | | | water closet |
| the door. Have bathtubs in corners, allowing more | | | | · Commode to be center in position 18 inches from |
| open space to move. | | | | both side of bathroom stall, with a 32 inches minimum |
| When deciding what sink to buy, people want to | | | | opening. |
| consider the space and the height they will need. | | | | To achieve the above, 34 inches out for a swinging |
| Make sure they have enough space is important so | | | | door advised. The door location is most critical in |
| that a disabled in a wheelchair can fit in, is essential | | | | providing a reachable stall. The door is to be |
| for easiness. To make sure the height is accurate, | | | | positioned no more than 4 inches from the side |
| measure the wheel chair or handicapped apparatus | | | | partition or panel that is opposite diagonally from the |
| combination with the height and length of the sink | | | | commode. This allows apace for the wheelchair to be |
| and counter. | | | | controlled and managed properly. |
| Making the bathroom a safe environment is of great | | | | |