System Solutions for Bathrooms and Sanitary Rooms

Comfort to Care

Accessible solutions from Comfort to Care are not merely individual special solutions at HEWI. Each system includes classic sanitary accessories, comfort & convenience elements and accessible products, which have been developed to universal

design criteria and therefore enable intergenerational use. A large selection of materials and designs enables solutions that are exactly in line with the users' requirements.

Washbasin Area

Comfort and Safety

A shallow washbasin can be used both from a standing as well as a seated position. A flush-mounted or minimalist surface mounted trap should be installed so that a seated person does not injure themselves because of hot water accumulated in the trap or by accidentally knocking against it. Generously sized shelf areas provide space for all bathroom utensils, so that they are to hand even from a seated position.

PRODUCTS

BS 8300

DIN 18040

WASHBASIN

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	BS 8300:2009+A1:2010
Minimum room dimension	1500 x 2200 mm
Door	926 mm single-swing door
Wheelchair turning space	1500 x 1500 mm
Installation height hand rinse washbasin	Rim height at 720 to 740 mm
Grab rail	600 mm vertical grab rail Grab rail at each side of the mirror – distance 500-700 mm Centre line 1100 mm above floor level
Mirror suitable for seated and standing persons	Bottom Line 600 mm – top edge 1600 mm (located away from washbasin) Bottom line 1600 mm (located above washbasin)
Tilting mirror	If mirrors cannot be extended down to the upper edge of the washbasin, they should be tilted forward
Shelf	400 mm wide, 200 mm deep, 700 mm above floor
Taps	Mixer tap, hot water should be thermostatically controlled, not exceed 43°C at the outlet Should be positioned on the nearest side to the WC pan
Hooks	Located at height of 1050 and 1400 mm
Alarm pull cord	With two red bangles of ø 50 mm One at 100 mm, the other at 800 - 1000 mm above floor level Should be operated from the WC and from the adjacent floor area
Toilet accessoires	Automatic hand dryer, soap dispenser, alarm reset button, paper towel dispenser, toilet paper dispenser mounting height 800 - 1000 mm, suitable for single-hand use

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	DIN 18040 PART 1 PUBLIC	DIN 18040 PART 2 REDIDENTIAL WHEELCHAIR	DIN 18040 PART 2 REDIDENTIAL
Installation height, top edge of washbasin	Rim height max. 80 cm	Rim height max. 80 cm	Individual
Manoeuvring/wheelchair turning space in front of the washbasin	150 x 150 cm	150 x 150 cm	120 x 120 cm
Wheelchair accessible washbasin	Minimum wheelchair accessible depth 55 cm Thigh level: minimum unobstructed vertical height for knee recess 67 cm measured up to 30 cm behind front edge of washbasin Wheelchair accessible over a width of 90 cm, measured axially	Minimum wheelchair accessible depth 55 cm Thigh level: minimum unobstructed vertical height for knee recess 67 cm measured up to 30 cm behind front edge of washbasin Wheelchair accessible over a width of 90 cm, measured axially	Legroom required
Wheelchair accessible wash hand basin	Minimum wheelchair accessible height 45 cm
Taps	Single lever mixer tap or non-contact Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C Maximum distance of taps from front edge of the washbasin 40 cm	Where possible, single lever mixer tap or non-contact Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C Maximum distance of taps from front edge of the washbasin 40 cm	Where possible, single lever mixer tap or non-contact Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C
Mirror	At least 100 cm high Must be able to see into it when seated and when standing Located above the washbasin	At least 100 cm high Must be able to see into it when seated and when standing Positioned directly above the washbasin	100 cm high mirror, if necessary located directly above the washbasin
Fixtures & fittings	One-hand operating soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, waste bin, hand dryer must be positioned within the area of the washbasin
Hooks	If clothes’ hooks are provided: fixed in at least two heights for seated and standing persons

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	BS8300:2009+A1:2010
Mounting-height	Top surface of WC seat 480 mm, WC pan can accept a variable height toilet seat riser
Depth of toilet	750 mm
Distance to wall	Centre of WC to wall 500 mm
Drop down support rail	Drop down support rail provided on the wall side at a distance of 320 mm from the centre line of WC Height 680 mm above floor Should extend 50 - 100 mm beyond the front of the WC Horizontal support rail on the wall adjacent to the WC 600 mm
Horizontal grab rail	Mounting height 680 mm above floor, length 600 mm Distance 200 - 250 mm from the back wall, clearance 50 - 60 mm between the rail and the wall
Vertical grab rail	Length 600 mm, 470 mm from the WC centre line Centre line 1100 mm above floor level
Toilet paper holder	Should be suitable for single hand use Should be readily accessible from a wheelchair, seated on the WC or for a standing person
Shelf	Where a high or low level cistern is used, a shelf 125 - 150 mm deep, prefarbly 400 mm wide should be provided preferably to the WC pan, top of surface 950 mm

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	DIN 18040 PART 1 PUBLIC	DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL WHEELCHAIR	DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL
Seat height	46 - 48 cm incl. seat	46 - 48 cm incl. seat	Individual
Depth of toilet	Projection at least 70 cm	Projection at least 70 cm	Individual
Backrest	55 cm behind the front edge of the toilet Toilet seat cover is unsuitable	55 cm behind the front edge of the toilet Toilet seat cover is unsuitable
Side manoeuvring space Distance to wall	90 cm wide left and right	90 cm left or right, at least 30 cm to the wall	At least 20 cm to the wall
Manoeuvring/wheelchair turning space in front of toilet	150 x 150 cm	150 x 150 cm	120 x 120 cm
Hinged support rail	Left and right Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height Hinged support rail should extend 15 cm beyond the front of the WC Clear distance between the handles/grab rails 65 - 70 cm Load-bearing capacity: Point load of 1 kN on front end of hinged support rail	Left and right Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height Hinged support rail should extend 15 cm beyond the front of the WC Clear distance between the handles/grab rails 65 - 70 cm Load-bearing capacity: Point load of 1 kN on front end of hinged support rail	Individual
Toilet roll holder	Can be reached without changing sitting position	Can be reached without changing sitting position
Toilet roll holder	Can be reached by sitting person, with the hand or arm, without changing their sitting position	Can be reached by sitting person, with the hand or arm, without changing their sitting position	Individual
Waste bin	Optional: Waste bin can be used with one hand, tight-closing and self-closing
Emergency call system	To be attached near the toilet Can be reached from sitting position on the toilet and if lying on the floor Designed with visual contrast, can be registered and located tactilely

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	BS 8300:2009+A1:2010
Wheelchair turning space	1500 x 1500 mm
Floor surface	Should be slip-resistant
Tip-up shower seat	Seat height 480 mm, centre of seat to wall 500 mm Projection 650 mm, backrest at 200 m distance from the back wall
Vertical grab rail	Height 800 mm above floor, length min. 600 mm
Horizontal grab rail	Length 600 mm, distance 200 mm from the back wall Height 680 mm above floor
Drop down support rail	Mounting height 680 mm above floor, on side and far wall Drop down support rail provided on the side wall at a distance of 320 mm from the centre line of the seat Drop down support rail provided on the far wall at a distance of 900 mm from the back wall
Shower head	Mounted on a vertical rod, adjustable between 1050 to 1850 mm Distance 500 mm to the back wall
Shower controls	Height range 750 to 1000 mm above the floor, water temperature not exceeding 43°C
Accessories	Soap tray, towel rail
Shower curtain	Operated from the shower seat, should enclose the seat and rails Dimension 1000 - 1200 mm
Hooks	Located at height of 1050 and 1400 mm

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS	DIN 18040 PART 1 PUBLIC	DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL WHEELCHAIR	DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL
Shower area	At same level as adjacent sanitary room Lowering max. 2 cm	At same level as adjacent sanitary room, lowering max. 2%	At same level as adjacent sanitary room, lowering max. 2%
Manoeuvring/wheelchair turning space	150 x 150 cm	150 x 150 cm	120 x 120 cm
Shower seat	Seat height 46 - 48 cm Hinged seat: Projection at least 45 cm Alternatively: mobile, stable shower seat	Seat can be retrofitted	Individual
Hinged support rail	A hinged support rail must be mounted on each side of the hinged seat Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height Should extend 15 cm beyond the seat, clear distance between the hinged support rails 65 - 70 cm	Seat height 46 - 48 cm Hinged support rail can be retrofitted on both sides of seat Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height
Support rails	Horizontal support rails are to be positioned, mounting height 85 cm above floor, in addition, vertical support rails must also be installed
Shower controls	Single lever shower control with handheld shower Can be reached from the side in seated position at 85 cm height If several elements are installed an arrangement up to 105 cm (centre-to-centre) is allowed The lever of the shower control should point downwards to prevent the risk of injuries	Single lever shower control with handheld shower Can be reached from the side in seated position at 85 cm height If several elements are installed an arrangement up to 105 cm (centre-to-centre) is allowed The lever of the shower control should point downwards to prevent the risk of injuries	The lever of the shower control should point downwards to prevent the risk of injuries
Bath tub in residential buildings		Must be possible to subsequently install a bath tub in the shower area Bath tub can be used with a lifter	Should be possible to subsequently install a bath tub in the shower area
Flooring	Slip resistant to GUV-I 8527 at least assessment group B	Slip resistant to GUV-I 8527 at least assessment group B	Should be possible to subsequently install a bath tub in the shower area

System Solutions for Bathrooms and Sanitary Rooms

Comfort to Care

Washbasin Area

Comfort and Safety

Toilet Area

Assistance for Movement Sequences

In the Shower & Bath

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