Accessible Bathroom Design
Consumer guide to accessible bathroom design.
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Overview
Accessible bathroom design uses clearances, stable surfaces and carefully placed fixtures to support safer, easier use.
What to Consider
Plan around current and future mobility needs, turning space, transfer areas, lighting, controls, flooring and reinforcement.
Questions to Ask
- Are paths and clearances adequate?
- Where should grab bars and seating be reinforced?
- Which surfaces reduce slip risk?