Accessible Cubicles

The following is a summary guide to the matters relating to toilet cubicles with regards to the Equality Act 2010(Formerly the DDA)

It is your ultimate responsibility to ensure compliance with these regulations.

Standard cubicles – Standard cubicles must have a minimum of 450mm diameter of clear manoeuvring space inside the cubicle. All indicator bolts must be capable of being operated with a closed fist.

Enlarged cubicles – Where four or more cubicles are installed within a washroom, one of them must be an enlarged cubicle, this type of WC has a minimum width of 1200mm and includes an outward opening door.

Ambulant cubicles – Every washroom must include at least one cubicle that is suitable for an ambulant disabled person. If the washroom can only accommodate one toilet cubicle, then it must meet ambulant specifications.

Wheelchair accessible – Wheelchair accessible toilet cubicles must have an overall length of 2220mm and be at least 1518mm wide. The door opening should be 900mm with a 950mm wide outward opening door.

Door furniture – Toilet / WC compartment doors are fitted with a light action privacy bolt so that they can be operated by people with limited dexterity.

Colour Contrast – In an effort to aid partially sighted people navigate within a washroom or cubicle, areas must provide for visual contrast. This includes, door faces, pilasters, wall panels, sanitary fittings, grab rails and wall Ironmongery.