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Disability (Access to Premises — Buildings) Standards 2010
F3.8 Changing railsF3.8 Changing rails
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F3.8 Changing rails
Changing rails must be installed as two horizontal and parallel rails fixed to a wall, not less than 800 mm long, each with a diameter between 30 mm and 40 mm, and
(a) the lower rail must be installed between 800 mm and 810 mm above finished floor level; and
(b) the upper rail must be installed between 1,000 mm and 1,010 mm above finished floor level; and
(c) the rails must be able to withstand a force of not less than 1,100 N in any direction.