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Toilet Audit Stats

 

InaccessibleToiletThe following aspects of the accessible toilet did conform to Part M of the Building Regulations.

Note: the research allowed for a 10mm flexibility either way in all measurements: For example if a grab rail measured 670mm or 690mm it was considered to have meet the guidance.

 

  • 98% of cubicles had a lever or automatic tap.
  • 95% of cubicles had grab rails that were considered adequately fixed to the wall (sturdy).
  • 93% of cubicles we visited were not being used for storage.
  • 92% of cubicles had either left or right hand WC transfer.
  • 90% of cubicles had a door clearance dimension of 800mm.
  • 83% of accessible toilets had an adequate access route, or the access route was not blocked.
  • 83% of cubicle doors opened outwards.
  • 83% of cubicles had a WC door that was considered an adequate weight to be used by a person in a wheelchair or with limited strength.
  • 83% of routes to the accessible toilet that did or did not have one or more doors, were considered accessible due to appropriate door weight and clearance / dimensions.
  • 81% of cubicles had an alarm system.
  • 78% of cubicles had the recommended grab rail length of 600mm.
  • 73% of cubicles did not include baby change fixtures.
  • 70% of cubicles did have a dimensional width of 1500mm.
  • 70% of cubicles did have the recommended lever lock.
  • 70% of accessible toilets were near their gendered equivalent (ladies & gents).
  • 68% of cubicles had adequate lighting.
  • 66% of cubicles had drop down rails that were considered appropriately fixed to the wall (sturdy).
  • 65% of cubicles did have adequate signage indicating they were accessible toilets.
  • 61% of cubicles did have a backrest or cistern to lean against.
  • 61% of cubicles did have the hand wash basin set at a height of 720-740mm
  • 58% of cubicles did have the flush handle set on the transfer side of the WC pan.
  • 56% of cubicles had a hot air hand dryer.
  • 55% of cubicles had a sanitary bin.
  • 53% of cubicles did have a general waste bin.
  • 50% of cubicles did have internal contrast between the walls and the fixtures and fittings.
  • 48% of cubicles did have the WC pan set at a distance of 500mm from the side wall.
  • 40% of cubicles had the vertical grab rail by the basin (closest to the WC pan) at a height of 800mm (grab rail E).
  • 37% of cubicles had the vertical grab rail by the drop down rail at a height of 800mm (grab rail B).
  • 36% of cubicles had an overall cubicle depth of 2200mm.
  • 36% of cubicles had the WC pan set from the back wall at 750mm.
  • 35% of cubicles had the drop down rail set at a height of 320mm (grab rail C).
  • 35% of cubicles had the drop down rail affixed at the recommended height of 680mm.
  • 34% of cubicles had the recommended WC pan height of 480mm.
  • 34% of cubicles had soap dispensers that were considered accessible to a range of people with disabilities.
  • 31% of cubicles had a clear transfer space.
  • 30% of cubicles had the alarm cord reaching the floor.
  • 22% of cubicles had placed a mirror at the correct height above the hand wash basin.
  • 22% of cubicles had a bin suitable for adult pads.
  • 20% of cubicles had the recommended single sheet toilet paper dispenser.
  • 17% of cubicles had the correct distance of 140-160mm between the WC pan and wash basin.
  • 16% of cubicles had the horizontal grab rail next to the WC pan set at a correct height of 680mm (grab rail D).
  • 13% of cubicles had coat hooks set at a height that was accessible to wheelchair users.
  • 13% of cubicles had the vertical rail on the furthest side away from the WC pan next to the basin set at the correct height of 800mm (grab rail F).
  • 12% of cubicles had paper towels.
  • 12% of cubicles had a wall mirror set at the correct height.
  • 14% of cubicles had the alarm reset button in the correct position next to the WC pan.
  • 10% of cubicles had a general shelf.
  • 7% of cubicles had a sanitary dispenser.
  • 6% of the cubicles had the horizontal grab rail set at the correct height of 680mm (grab rail A).
  • 6% had the correct configuration of all grab rails.
  • 3% of cubicles had a colostomy shelf.
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