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Starting with the installation of the bathroom basin it is important to make sure there is a clearance for those who are confined to a wheel chair, the height of the sink and the location of the mixer taps needs to be properly situated for having those having difficulty bending from the waist. Whether an adult or child, people in wheelchairs need an approximate height of 28-31 inches or 71.12 to 78.74 centimetres in order for them to have access to the basin. Also keep in mind when installing bathroom mixer taps to go with levers rather than taps with knobs as it is much easier to grab hold of and turn off and on especially for anyone suffering with arthritis or manual hand dexterity.
If you have a bathroom vanity, try removing the doors or the entire cabinet below the sink, this will provide you with free access area for wheelchairs and will eliminate space issues. If you want to conceal the open area below the basin while maintaining storage, a decorative curtain below the sink is ideal solution. If you decide to remove the doors from the vanity or cabinet, remember to cover any sharp corners or edges which is also ideal for protecting small children in the, protective plastic corner pieces can be purchased at most hardware or specialty bathroom shops. It is equally import to shield any exposed water and waste pipes to avoid direct contact with especially if you have the water temperature set above 46 degrees Celsius or115 degrees, copper or any type of metal pipes do heat up quickly and could burn. An inexpensive and quick way of protecting pipes is to use pipe insulation or build a wooden box to incase the pipes.
This is first in a series of ongoing articles on how to build bathrooms for people or family members with any type of physical disability. These design concepts are informative ways of helping readers create barrier free bathrooms while getting the maximum utility out of your space