Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010
F3.6 Fixtures and fittingsF3.6 Fixtures and fittings
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F3.6 Fixtures and fittings
Mirrors (1) A vertical mirror must be provided at the washbasin, with a reflective surface that:
(a) is not less than 600 mm wide; and
(b) has its bottom edge not more than 900 mm above finished floor level; and
(c) has its top edge not less than 1,850 mm above finished floor level.
(2) If a second vertical mirror is provided in the facility, it must have a reflective surface that:
(a) is not less than 600 mm wide; and
(b) has its bottom edge not less than 600 mm above finished floor level; and
(c) has its top edge not less than 1,850 mm above finished floor level.
Towel dispensers, hand dryers, soap dispensers and the like (3) Towel dispensers, hand dryers, soap dispensers and the like must be operable using one hand, and must be installed with their output or operative components:
(a) between 900 mm and 1,100 mm above finished floor level; and
(b) not less than 500 mm from any internal corner.
(4) A soap dispenser must be installed above the integrated shelf required by subclause F3.5(4).
Clothing hook (5) A clothing hook must be installed so that it is located:
(a) at a height of between 1,200 mm and 1,350 mm above finished floor level; and
(b) adjacent to the washbasin; and
(c) not less than 500 mm from any internal corner.
Sling hook (6) A sling hook with a minimum projection of 50 mm from the wall must be installed beside the change table at a height of 1,500 mm above finished floor level.
Note: The purpose of the sling hook is to store the sling when it is not in use.
Disposal bins (7) A sanitary disposal bin must be provided in the corner adjacent to the toilet pan. (8) An incontinence pad disposal bin must be provided in the corner adjacent to the change table.